Festejos en Primavera Centro America

Semana Santa in Central America Commemorates the Passion, Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ

Semana Santa is a Catholic holiday that commemorates the Passion, Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ

This celebration takes place sometime between March 22 and April 23, the entire week is full of activities.

The event begins on Palm Sunday, during which the venerated images are carried from their churches through the city on the shoulders of devoted followers who carry lanterns while dressed in purple robes with white waistbands. Similar processions also occur on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

On Good Friday the streets of Antigua are covered with natural, aromatic carpets (alfombras) of flowers, pines, clover and fruits, which the residents put together and place in front of their homes

There are all kinds and shapes. Some are very long, even up to a kilometer, with colonial, Mayan, Roman or other original designs.

Flowers such as bougainvillea, chrysanthemums, carnations, roses and other native plants and pine needles are also used.

Sand or sawdust is generally used to level the cobblestone roadway. Sawdust is then collected and dyed in different colors. Favorite colors are purple, green, blue, red, yellow and black.