Being here in Nebaj over Semana Santa (Easter) affords the opportunity to see many processions. The most elaborate and interesting was the Catholic sponsored stations of the cross on Friday. Popi's is located so near the square that we would hear the crowds and music and go out to investigate.
Lastly, a procession mat made of colored saw dust that was actually not used for this event. However, I wanted to include this picture for all the work that went into making this masterpiece destined to be walked on later that day.
The stations of the cross procession was the most moving of the processions. Each of the 12 events represented by the stations of the cross were enacted. Jesus and the two thieves were represented, as well as all other people involved with the 12 stations. They carried their crosses about 6 city blocks. Upon reaching the plaza, they were tied to their crosses (one deviation from the stor
y was tying rather than nailing.) Seeing people raised high above the crowd on crosses is quite different than reading about the event!
y was tying rather than nailing.) Seeing people raised high above the crowd on crosses is quite different than reading about the event!The pictures shown here include Jesus carrying the cross, one cross being raised, a closer picture of the cross erected and a crowd scene of mostly Mayan women in their traditional dress.
Lastly, a procession mat made of colored saw dust that was actually not used for this event. However, I wanted to include this picture for all the work that went into making this master
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