Semana Santa in Guatemala is renowned for its elaborate and colorful celebrations, particularly in Antigua. The city’s cobblestone streets are covered with intricate alfombras (carpets) made of colored sawdust, flowers, and fruits, over which solemn processions pass. In Guatemala City, the Cristo Negro (Black Christ) procession from the Church of San Felipe is a major event. Indigenous communities often blend Catholic traditions with Maya rituals. Traditional foods include curtido (pickled vegetables) and pan de Semana Santa (a special bread). In Quetzaltenango, unique traditions include the Baile de los Moros y Cristianos (Dance of the Moors and Christians). Many Guatemalans participate in reenactments of the Passion, with elaborate costumes and pageantry.
Semana Santa Traditions in Guatemala
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