Holy Week 2024
Semana Santa or Holy Week - 24 March through 31 March, 2024 - was marked by numerous processions throughout Zaragoza. CULTURAL NOTE: Before we get into pictures and videos, please note that the religious robes worn by the Spanish priests resemble those of the KKK. However, as this BBC article details , there is no historical relation. Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday - the reenactment of crowds welcoming Jesus into Jerusalem. In general, I love the way music reverberates through the city. For me, the drums elevated the emotion of the pageantry. In the sample below, you can hear the drums and vaguely see a float of Jesus riding a donkey: On Holy Thursday, we ventured out to see a couple more processions. There were religious figures and military or police representatives processing with floats depicting the crucifixion. Yes - there were also drums. Additionally, there was a float of Mary, grieving the crucifixion of her son. And women marched, in solidarity with Mary, grieving for Jesus....
