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San José El Viejo

Ruins of San José El Viejo in La Antigua Guatemala.

Address: 5ª Avenida Sur y 8ª Calle Poniente.

San Agustín

Ruins of "Iglesia de San Agustín" in La Antigua Guatemala.

Address: 5ª Calle Poniente y 7ª Avenida Sur.

carpets of sawdust

Holy Week processional carpets are made of colorful sawdust on paved streets in La Antigua Guatemala.

El Señor Sepultado

Before the porcession pass.

The procession of "El Señor Sepultado" in La Antigua Guatemala.

Virgen Mary procession follow the procession of "El Señor Sepultado" in "La Calle del Arco" (Street of Arch) in La Antigua Guatemala.

"El Señor Sepultado´s" procession passing in front of the Ruins of "Iglesia de San Agustín".

El Señor Sepultado
Parroquia Escuela de Cristo
Viernes Santo, 10 de abril de 2009
Antigua Guatemala, salida 15:00 horas

Cathedral

The ambulant sales are allowed in front of the Cathedral in the Holy Week.

various

This candles are in Catholic churches, and they are for give thanks or ask for any intention to God.

colorful

This candles are in Catholic churches, and they are for give thanks or ask for any intention to God.

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"La Calle del Arco" in La Antigua Guatemala.

The emblem of the procession.

The procession was escorted by "cucuruchos" dressed in purple and white.

At the corners, the procession was inclined for to turn.

Jesús Nazareno de la Merced "La Reseña"
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Merced
Domingo de Ramos, 05 de abril de 2009
Antigua Guatemala, salida 11:00 horas

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At the corners, the procession was inclined for to turn.

The procession was followed by a band of musicians and belivers.

Women and girls was dressed in white and black.

Enthusiastic photographers risked their lives for the perfect photo.

Jesús Nazareno de la Merced "La Reseña"
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Merced
Domingo de Ramos, 05 de abril de 2009
Antigua Guatemala, salida 11:00 horas

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Many "cucuruchos" gladly let to photographers take pictures of them.

"Nuestra Señora de la Merced" Church.

After the procession of "Jesús Nazareno de la Merced" continues the procession of "Nuestra Señora de la Merced" Virgin Mary.

"Las alfombras" (carpets) are made of sawdust, pine and other materials. The procession passes over.

Jesús Nazareno de la Merced "La Reseña"

Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Merced

Domingo de Ramos, 05 de abril de 2009

Antigua Guatemala, salida 11:00 horas

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Father and son dressed like "cucuruchos".

A little "cucurucho" with his "pacha".

Family of "cucuruchos".

The "cucuruchos" open the way for the procession.

Jesús Nazareno de la Merced "La Reseña"
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Merced
Domingo de Ramos, 05 de abril de 2009
Antigua Guatemala, salida 11:00 horas

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People dressed as roman accompanying the procession.

"Cucuruchos" carring the "anda".

La Antigua is a place full of ruins that give a spectacular frame to the processions.

Women in black and white carring the Virgen Mary "anda".

The "gruas" was very busy removing the cars of the streets where the procession passed.

Jesús Nazareno de la Merced "La Reseña"

Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Merced

Domingo de Ramos, 05 de abril de 2009

Antigua Guatemala, salida 11:00 horas