Semana Santa is a big deal in Sevilla. It is probably the biggest week of the year. There are dozens of "Paseos" which are big processions with these elaborate floats. Underneath these huge heavy floats are people (costaleros) who have been training all year. This year it rained - a lot. Most of the processions were cancelled. I managed to take some photos earlier in the week.
This is the first procession we saw.
This is how the bridge looked where the procession was taking place. No bueno.
These gents are Nazarenos. They often carry black crosses and candles. They are not to be confused with other infamous cloth-wearing white supremest groups. It was a bit different though.
The next day or so, I saw this procession.
Later, I saw this procession. This area is brand new in Sevilla. It supposedly looks like a mushroom. I disagree. There is some drama about the new building being too modern for the city. I think it is a really neat contrast.
With ever procession there one Jesus float and one Virgin. Also, there are often full bands.
Some more Nazarenos
The Nazarenos started off more as a way of showing submission (walking barefoot and not speaking), now it is more of a cultural staple of Semana Santa.
The rest of the time - it rained.
Semana Santa was pretty great. There were a lot of tourists.
I just went to the Alcázar of Seville and took some pictures. I'll post them soon. Also I'm going to Italy in two days!
This is the first procession we saw.
This is how the bridge looked where the procession was taking place. No bueno.
These gents are Nazarenos. They often carry black crosses and candles. They are not to be confused with other infamous cloth-wearing white supremest groups. It was a bit different though.
The next day or so, I saw this procession.
Later, I saw this procession. This area is brand new in Sevilla. It supposedly looks like a mushroom. I disagree. There is some drama about the new building being too modern for the city. I think it is a really neat contrast.
With ever procession there one Jesus float and one Virgin. Also, there are often full bands.
Some more Nazarenos
The Nazarenos started off more as a way of showing submission (walking barefoot and not speaking), now it is more of a cultural staple of Semana Santa.
The rest of the time - it rained.
Semana Santa was pretty great. There were a lot of tourists.
I just went to the Alcázar of Seville and took some pictures. I'll post them soon. Also I'm going to Italy in two days!
Vury Nice. The Mushroom thing looks pretty cool.
ReplyDeleteSo that's what they were building there, a giant mushroom. i never saw that.
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