In Badalona, the processions are thought to be more humble and less elaborate as in other parts of Spain. Nevertheless, a blessed sight!
The locals gather for the upcoming pasos.
The first one is the Cristo del Perdón, being led by a cofradía of women, which is uncommon.
A neighbor takes a peep at the approaching pasos.
Up next: Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza junta a María Magdalena y San Juan Bautista (Our Lady of Hope next to Mary Magdalene and John the Baptist).
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And we're off! Paloma's new thing is taking off her socks constantly.
The locals gather for the upcoming pasos.
The first one is the Cristo del Perdón, being led by a cofradía of women, which is uncommon.
A neighbor takes a peep at the approaching pasos.
Up next: Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza junta a María Magdalena y San Juan Bautista (Our Lady of Hope next to Mary Magdalene and John the Baptist).
The lovely Blanca with Sweet P.
These masked men, or costaleros, push the float along. Although in some places, they are under the platform carrying the paso along the route.
Jesus and His mother upclose.
Paloma admires the decorative scenes.
These masked men, or costaleros, push the float along. Although in some places, they are under the platform carrying the paso along the route.
Jesus and His mother upclose.
Paloma admires the decorative scenes.
And the band played on...
Head for the hills! We're about to get lynched! Wait, no...these are nazarenos, members of a brotherhood who wear these cone-shaped headwear, symbolizing repentance and grief. Phew!
Veronica shows the image of Jesus' face in her veil.
Cristo Yacente (Lying Christ).
More costaleros dressed in a darker garment.
Penitentes are repenting of their sins carrying one or more crosses over shoulder, and some may walk barefoot through the streets.
Kids aren't excluded from the procession either, sans cross.
The cross carried at the front indicates the beginning of the procession of another cofradía.
An elderly lady in her mantilla.
More lovely ladies of lace.
The last - Virgen de la Soledad.
These garments look more dramatic.
Head for the hills! We're about to get lynched! Wait, no...these are nazarenos, members of a brotherhood who wear these cone-shaped headwear, symbolizing repentance and grief. Phew!
Veronica shows the image of Jesus' face in her veil.
Cristo Yacente (Lying Christ).
More costaleros dressed in a darker garment.
Penitentes are repenting of their sins carrying one or more crosses over shoulder, and some may walk barefoot through the streets.
Kids aren't excluded from the procession either, sans cross.
The cross carried at the front indicates the beginning of the procession of another cofradía.
An elderly lady in her mantilla.
More lovely ladies of lace.
The last - Virgen de la Soledad.
These garments look more dramatic.
The capataz directs the costaleros and also offers them encouragement.
Throngs of spectators had filled the streets to celebrate this traditional and special ritual.
A triple threat of Ruizes.
Afterward, Blanca prepared a scrumptious, scrumptious dinner for us.
Throngs of spectators had filled the streets to celebrate this traditional and special ritual.
A triple threat of Ruizes.
Afterward, Blanca prepared a scrumptious, scrumptious dinner for us.
And to end it all...homemade torrijas! A dessert very similar to French toast that is particularly prepared and eaten during these Semana Santa festivities. Sluuuurrp! Thanks, Blanca for the fun time and delicious dinner!
2 comments:
Wow I felt like I was there with you guys seeing the festivities! Thanks for sharing all those pics!
Ok I know this is far from reverent but those kids in those outfits remind me of Harry Potter...hah
Oh Love that "sock" pic..cute. The hotel in the other series looks super cool. Also why is the US so boring, we have so lil "street" art. I think the only city I lived in that that even attempted this concept was Chicago. We need more "street Cats"=)
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