In Spain, Easter, or "Semana Santa," is a week-long extravaganza of religious processions, pageantry, and solemn rituals.

Christians nailed to crosses in the Philippines in reenactment of Jesus's suffering 'Penance processions' through the streets of Spain performed by Catholic religious brotherhoods Women whipped ...

Traditional Semana Santa processions that are held across the country, but most spectacularly in Andalusia, have been put on hold. This year, Spanish police are boosting their presence to ensure ...

temple The Spanish word for Easter is Pascua, but it's more common to see Easter referred to as Semana Santa (Holy Week). This is a time when many festivals take place across Spain and Latin America.

There is also a small museum behind the altar that showcases the two floats on which Mary and Jesus ride in the Semana Santa Holy Friday Madrugada (early hours) procession each year. While the ...

If you intend to hold a public procession in Aberdeen City, you must notify us. The minimum notice that you are required to give of your intention to hold a public procession is 28 days. If you are ...

The procession consists of 52 ceremonial barges, including four royal barges: the Suphannahong, the Anantanagaraj, the Anekajatbhujonga, and the Narayana Song Suban.

Antigua is one of the most captivating destinations in Guatemala. It has a unique blend of colonial charm and natural wonders, making it a dazzling sight to witness no matter when you visit. From ...

WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — A procession was held Wednesday afternoon for a Wethersfield firefighter who died when a vehicle rolled over as they were battling a massive brush fire. Robert ...