Whole families participate in Holy Week (Semana Santa) festivities in Antigua, Guatemala. So, even though he's a bit young to carry a heavy float, he likely will be walking with his father during the procession. Taken on Good Friday (Viernes Santo) at La Merced. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Neighbors place the final designs on a sawdust carpet (alfombra) at dawn on Good Friday (Viernes Santo). Families begin their carpet projects in the middle of the night and work through morning until the procession comes through. Taken during Holy Week (Semana Santa) festivities in Antigua, Guatemala. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
A crucifixion scene in dyed sawdust, taken from a carpet (alfombra) on Good Friday (Viernes Santo). These carpets are made and designed by family and community members and live a short life. Once the procession comes by, they are walked on...and gone forever. Taken during Holy Week (Semana Santa) festivities in Antigua, Guatemala. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
