"Mysterious men dressed in white robes and tall, conical, face-covering hats with slits for their eyes were followed by women in black dresses and mantillas, holding pillar candles and crosses, then children wearing caped cloaks, carrying baskets of prayer cards."
"Unlike more celebratory parades, these are sombre affairs, as each of the 32 brotherhoods weaves its way through the streets with enormous floats (pasos) hoisted on the shoulders of scores of men (costaleros) who spend months preparing for this herculean task."
"On the floats are larger-than-life figures of a weeping Virgin Mary and Christ on the cross, as well as precious icons normally sequestered in chapels."
"Palm Sunday marks the first of eight days of processions, Good Friday being the busiest with six events throughout the city."
Semana Santa, or Holy Week, in Granada is marked by solemn processions that reflect deep Catholic traditions. The event runs from March 29 to April 5, showcasing 32 brotherhoods. Each brotherhood carries enormous floats, known as pasos, depicting figures like the Virgin Mary and Christ. The bearers, or costaleros, train extensively for this role, often passed down through generations. The processions are characterized by their somber nature, contrasting with celebratory parades, and take place against the stunning backdrop of the Alhambra.
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