Holy Week in Spain - Part I

This video consists of pictures of processions going through major Spanish cities during Holy Week.

No, there are no KKK members in there. The pointed caps(capirotes) originate from several centuries ago when these processions started and penitents wore them for humiliation(you can see why, though I think they are pretty neat). This tradition, thank goodness, has remained and is an integral part of the processions. The capirotes are now worn by members of Catholic Confraternities who have a particular habit and carry a statue of the patron of their confraternity.

I hope you enjoy!
Nota Bene: if you are having problems with the graphics, select 480 p instead of 360 p which you can find in the lower right hand side of the screen

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hesus cristo ... amen

[primamortis]

ETHEREAL.,.

[GTomFitzpatrick]

The combination of sacred music with these excellent images of Holy Week processions in Spain is nothing short of brilliant. Beautiful. Profoundly moving. Thank you so much.