One of the highlights of Semana Santa is la Procesión del Silencio which begins late in the day on Good Friday. The procession winds its way through several neighborhoods and has groups from various parishes, all of whom carry pieces from their churches. The crowds swell in front of la iglesia, La Preciosa Sangre de Cristo on Alcalaas the start approaches.
Banners that will be carried through the streets.
Each one unique and ornate.
Hooded men await the beginning of a tough trek. They will carry these heavy crosses the entire way.
It is a tense time.
Again, these crosses are very heavy.
This man carried more than a cross. Tattoos on both front and back.
Can I help, papa?
Glorious in red.
The brides await.
As the sun gets lower, the start gets closer.
The figures get carried out of the church.
Each figure is a dramatic and poignant representation.
Next, the procession............
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