"The annual procession, which lasts between four and six hours, begins in the Macroplaza of the San Lucas neighborhood and travels through the eight neighborhoods of the borough, before culminating with the Crucifixion at Cerro de la Estrella."
"On Friday, April 3, the streets of Iztapalapa will be impassable, with crowds of people gathering to follow in Christ's footsteps. They will weep, shout, push the police and the people dressed as Roman soldiers guarding the scene."
"This celebration has grown and we love it very much. All those present recite the Lord's Prayer and the Hail Mary, creating a powerful sense of unity among the participants."
The Passion of Christ reenactment in Iztapalapa, Mexico City, involves over 300 participants and marks a nearly 200-year-old tradition. The event begins with prayers and culminates in a procession on Good Friday, lasting four to six hours. Participants, including Arnulfo Eduardo Morales Galicia as Christ, engage deeply with the performance, reflecting the community's devotion. The event has been recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, highlighting its cultural significance and the emotional involvement of the crowd during the reenactment.
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