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The Anda walks over the Alfombra by Aeren
This was the first time I saw a priest walk with the procession.
- 27 February 2012
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People dressed up for Processiong by Aeren
The anda was coming out of Santo Hermano Pedro Church at the end of the street. The mood was extremely festive with people dressed up with their version of the Jews of Christ's time.
- 27 February 2012
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My last rug by Aeren
Ladies that used to sell products in front Vey's house still return to make a rug on Easter morning. The neighbors provide flowers and they do all the work. I only provided watering for this rug and took pictures afterward.
- 27 February 2012
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Women approaching the Alfombra by Aeren
Women processing in front of the anda of Virgin Mary bring with them lots of incense. The area is thick with the rich smelling white smoke in minutes.
- 26 February 2012
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Anda with Virgin Mary by Aeren
The Anda carrying Virgin Mary crosses over the rug. Soon the cleaning crew will sweep away all that is left.
- 26 February 2012
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The Alfombra at Colibri by Aeren
Here's a close up of the alfombra at Colibri. It had a larger center than the one we made a Vey's and had a little more depth to it.
- 26 February 2012
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Aeren with rug by Aeren
Here I am with the completed alfombra in front of Colibri.
- 26 February 2012
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An Alfombra offered up by Aeren
This alfombra had been full color with a beautiful geometric pattern. This is the aftermath of both Andas walking over it.
- 25 February 2012
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The Anda of the Virgin Mary by Aeren
The Virgin Mary is dressed in black already mourning Christ.
- 25 February 2012
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Cucuruchos carrying the Anda by Aeren
This procession will go until 6:00 am and began at 4:00 pm. For 26 hours they wander the streets of Antigua in mourning for Christ's death.
- 25 February 2012
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Anda at night by Aeren
The Anda at night.
- 25 February 2012
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Stations of the Cross by Aeren
Cucurruchos walking up to take their place with the Stations of the Cross.
- 25 February 2012
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Anda entering La Merced Church by Aeren
The anda is brought back into the church.
- 25 February 2012
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Angel of death by Aeren
Announcement of Jesus' death
- 25 February 2012
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Anda entering La Merced Square by Aeren
The 80 person Anda of Jesus is being brought into the church square.
- 25 February 2012
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Barabbas by Aeren
The prisoner Barabas just before his release. Interesting story here is that there was a prison located in Antigua and for years they would really pick a prisoner for release on this day. The prisoner would walk the entire procession as penance and then go home a free man. My friend said there were never murderers, mostly stealing. We didn't know if this man was a real prisoner or an actor. I did notice he left very quickly after his release.
- 25 February 2012
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Pontius-Pilate by Aeren
Pontius Pilate is facing on the left and the back of Herod just before they free the prisoner Barabas.
- 25 February 2012
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Roman-Soldiers by Aeren
Roman soldiers on horseback guarding the procession.
- 24 February 2012
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Rug 20 by Aeren
Children working on rugs was something I wasn't sure I'd see, but there were several where children did much of the work using stencils.
- 24 February 2012
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Rug 19 by Aeren
Image of Jesus carved on a watermelon was only one of many carvings on this alfombra.
- 24 February 2012
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Rug 17 by Aeren
Whimsical Borders
- 24 February 2012
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Rug 16 by Aeren
Child working on an alfombra.
- 24 February 2012
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Rug 15 by Aeren
Lovely colored rug with lots of details.
- 24 February 2012
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Rug 14 by Aeren
Here is a spectacular example of a Vegetable Alfombra. People will rush in after the Anda of Jesus passes to collect up whatever vegetables they can. They believe this food to be very blessed.
- 24 February 2012
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Rug 13 by Aeren
In the Parque de San Sebastian the area is known for making vegetable rugs. This was the first of several I found.
- 24 February 2012
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