Pine needles, fruit, flowers, and other bits form this carpet (alfombra) along the processional route on Maundy Thursday (Jueves Santo) in Antigua, Guatemala. Taken during Holy Week (Semana Santa) festivities. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
The area in front of El Calvario Church in Antigua, Guatemala serves as a food court during Holy Week (Semana Santa). You could find standard dishes like pupusas, taquitos, chiles rellenos, barbecue as well as festive dishes like pepian and sweet tamales. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Sixty to a hundred men bear the weight of floats (andas) used during Holy Week (Semana Santa) festivities in Antigua, Guatemala. This particular float was part of the procession from San Cristobal el Bajo church (Procesion de Jesus Nazareno de la Humildad) on Maundy Thursday (Jueves Santo). Notice how all the carriers are dressed in purple. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
