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Holy Week Description
(Local Name: Semana Santa) Semana Santa, Easter Week in Antigua is considered the most important celebration of Christ's crucifixion in the western hemisphere. Monumental processions of religiously-costumed penitents go through Antigua's streets carrying the image of Jesus bearing the cross. Antigua's streets are laid out with intricately-designed carpets (alfombras) of petals and brightly-dyed sawdust created daily for the occasion.
Hobbies & Activities category: Observe ethnic peoples, folk customs;  Christian sites
Tips
Easter Week processions start and finish at the church of La Merced.
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