Holy Week (Semana Santa) is the week immediately preceding Easter. A common feature in Spain is the almost general usage of the "nazareno" or penitential robe for some of the participants in the Processions. This garment consists in a tunic, a hood with conical tip 'capirote' used to conceal the face of the wearer, and sometimes a cloak. The robes were widely used in the medieval...
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Holy Week (Semana Santa) is the week immediately preceding Easter. A common feature in Spain is the almost general usage of the "nazareno" or penitential robe for some of the participants in the Processions. This garment consists in a tunic, a hood with conical tip 'capirote' used to conceal the face of the wearer, and sometimes a cloak. The robes were widely used in the medieval period for penitents, who could demonstrate their penance while still masking their identity. The week consists of various processions around the diocese sometimes including marching bands, 'pasos' - lifelike wooden sculptures of biblical scenes and crucifix carrying.
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