Holy Week 2012 (April
2-9), coincides with the start of Nicaraguan's Summer Vacation.
Two
extreme things happen, lots of prayer and lots of party.
Travelers beware, the country comes to a halt, usually government offices are close for
the entire week, and many businesses cut their hours to half or even close, sometimes for three days or the entire week.
The weather is hot and the beaches are packed with locals trying to enjoy their vacations, have fun and relax.
The weather is hot and the beaches are packed with locals trying to enjoy their vacations, have fun and relax.
What is Holy Week? (Semana Santa)
A short summary is that during this week, Christians
remember the last week of Jesus' life and is the most important time in the
Christian year. There are many church services and the big thing in Nicaragua
is processions.
Holy Monday:
The following video is from the city of Leon. The procession is for Señor de la Reseña.
This procession carries over 150 year of tradition. It is said that El señor de la Reseña performed a miracle and stopped cholera in the city of Leon.
The following video is from the city of Leon. The procession is for Señor de la Reseña.
This procession carries over 150 year of tradition. It is said that El señor de la Reseña performed a miracle and stopped cholera in the city of Leon.
Holy Tuesday:
The following video is the procession of San Pedro y Sangre de Cristo. The video was taken in Chinandega,Nicaragua and created by Navegaciones Franks.
Link: http://youtu.be/QOQfaib8UfU
Holy Thursday aka Maundy
Thursday. The Last Supper, a Passover meal that Jesus shared with his disciples the
night before his death. During the meal, Jesus broke bread and offered his
followers wine, saying “This is my body, given up for you.”
Good Friday: Jesus was taken into Roman courts, before Pontius Pilate and Herod Antipas, who sent him back to the Jewish court. Roman soldiers took him to Golgotha, the place of the skull, where he was crucified. Jesus' crucifixion is performed in the 14 Stations of the Cross.
The following images are actually made of colored saw dust on the streets of Leon specially for the processions of holy week. In my opinion, they are art creations.
Good Friday: Jesus was taken into Roman courts, before Pontius Pilate and Herod Antipas, who sent him back to the Jewish court. Roman soldiers took him to Golgotha, the place of the skull, where he was crucified. Jesus' crucifixion is performed in the 14 Stations of the Cross.
The following images are actually made of colored saw dust on the streets of Leon specially for the processions of holy week. In my opinion, they are art creations.
Pictures taken by Mr. Marlon Cruz.
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