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The Exuberant Traditions of Holy Week in Mexico City
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Join Montse, a passionate cultural guide of Mexico City, on a virtual journey to learn the history and traditions of Holy Week and its importance to the local community. You'll discover the most famous processions and re-enactments, as well as why people splash each other with water in some parts of the city, and how the tradition of giant paper-mâché dolls (cartonería) has an important role in celebrating one of the country's most revered holidays. Even muralist Diego Rivera has a collection of them in his private studio!
Highlights of the Tour
- Experience the re-enactments, processions, and mischief-making of Holy Week festivities in Mexico City
- Learn about how Catholicism collided with indigenous religions
- Discover the tradition of burning life-sized Judas and Diego Riveras collection of the paper-mâché folk art
Sites and Venues Visited
- Crucifixion of Jesus in Iztapalapa
- Altar of our Lady of Sorrows
- Burning of Judas and the collection of Diego Rivera