Attend Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Antigua, Guatemala

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Many towns and villages around the world celebrate Semana Santa (Holy Week) at Easter time. But not many towns celebrates it quite like Antigua, Guatemala. Holy Week is full of solemn activities that replicate the Passion and Crucifixion of Christ. The entire city participates in this yearly event, from the very young to the very old. Hundreds of locals dress in violet robes to accompany daily processions in remembrance of the crucifixion. Additionally, thousands of visitors from all over the world flood Antigua to witness the dramatic processions and observe this somber, religious ritual. Alfombras are spectacular carpets – made of flowers and colored sawdust – that local Antigua residents construct on the cobble-stoned streets that run in front of their homes. The Alfombras are prepared for the Semana Santa processions. In Antigua, building an Alfombra in front of your house is truly a neighborhood event. Everyone is comes out and does their part to help make the most dazzling carpets possible.

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