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Semana Santa in Puerto de la Cruz, from Palm Sunday to Good Friday

Processions moved through the streets of the northern town, from the «Senor de la Burrita» on Domingo de Ramos to the Magna procession on Viernes Santo, with brotherhoods, floats and the mayor taking part. Here are the pictures.
Sylvia Kreye
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Palm Sunday, Picture 2, Iglesia San Francisco Photo: Sylvia Kreye
The solemn procession of the «Señor de la Burrita» (the Lord on the donkey) begins at the Iglesia de San Francisco.
Palm Sunday, Image 3: Blessing of the palms Photo: Sylvia Kreye
The Bendición de Ramos (the blessing of the palm branches) takes place in front of the Iglesia San Francisco.
Palm Sunday, Image 4, Calle Quintana Photo: Sylvia Kreye
The «Señor de la Burrita» procession sets off and makes its way along Calle Quintana to the Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia.
Palm Sunday, Image 5, Leopoldo Afonso Photo: Sylvia Kreye
The mayor of Puerto de la Cruz, Leopoldo Afonso, is also taking part in the procession.
Palm Sunday, Picture 6, People Photo: Sylvia Kreye
Half the town is out and about. Even the youngest ones are already eagerly taking part.
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Palm Sunday, Picture 7: Arrival at the church Photo: Sylvia Kreye
The procession arrives at the Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia, the main church in Puerto de la Cruz.
Palm Sunday, picture 8, group photo Photo: Sylvia Kreye
After the festive Mass, there will be a group photo with everyone involved.
Palm Sunday, Image 9, City Councillors Photo: Sylvia Kreye
Representatives of the Puerto de la Cruz town council (from left): Roberto Medina, Councillor for Tourism and Festivals, Marco González, former mayor of Puerto de la Cruz, and Leopoldo Afonso, current mayor of Puerto de la Cruz.
Palm Sunday, Photo 10: Group photo with the mayor Photo: Sylvia Kreye
Representatives of the town council, the parish and the cofradías (brotherhoods) gather for a group photograph in the main church, Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia.
Palm Sunday, Image 11: Group photograph featuring an image of Jesus Photo: Sylvia Kreye
The mayor of Puerto, Leopoldo Afonso, is also carrying a palm branch to mark the festive occasion.
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Palm Sunday, Image 12: Señor de la Burrita Photo: Sylvia Kreye
«Señor de la Burrita» has arrived. And the solemn ceremony in the main church of Puerto de la Cruz has come to an end.
Good Friday, Image 1: Brotherhoods Photo: Sylvia Kreye
The cofradías and hermandades (brotherhoods) are preparing for the grand Magna Procession on Good Friday. The pointed hoods form part of the penitential attire of the cofradías and have a long tradition in Spain. They are a symbol of penance and humility before God.
Good Friday, Image 2: Mary and Jesus Photo: Sylvia Kreye
The festive floats are being prepared for the grand parade. This float depicts the scene of Mary mourning with the body of Jesus beneath the cross.
Good Friday, Image 3: Señor de la Burrita Photo: Sylvia Kreye
The painting of Jesus on a donkey ('Señor de la Burrita'), which we admired on Palm Sunday, is on display again.
Good Friday, Image 4: Jesus and the Cross Photo: Sylvia Kreye
The Grand Magna Procession on Good Friday depicts scenes from the life of Jesus Christ. Each float represents a key moment in the Passion of Christ.
Good Friday, Image 5: Virgen de los Dolores Photo: Sylvia Kreye
The image of the Virgen de Dolores (Our Lady of Sorrows) is carried through the town.
Good Friday, Image 6: Jesus Carries the Cross Photo: Sylvia Kreye
A festive float depicts the scene of Jesus on his way to Golgotha.
Good Friday, Image 7: Jesus and Simon of Cyrene Photo: Sylvia Kreye
Another scene featuring Jesus on his way to Golgotha: Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry the cross.
Good Friday, Image 8: Jesus on the Cross Photo: Sylvia Kreye
The float bearing the 'Crucificado', the Crucified One, brings to life the harrowing scenes described in the New Testament.
Good Friday, Image 9: Mary with Jesus Photo: Sylvia Kreye
The festive float depicting the grieving Virgin Mary beneath the cross, holding the dead Jesus in her arms. In the foreground, a member of the Cofradía in a penitential robe with a pointed hood.
Good Friday, Image 10: San Juan & the Virgin of Sorrows Photo: Sylvia Kreye
The brotherhoods (Cofradías) carry the image of St John the Evangelist and Our Lady of Sorrows (San Juan Evangelista y Nuestra Señora de los Dolores).
Good Friday, Image 11, Santo Sepulcro Photo: Sylvia Kreye
During the Holy Burial procession, known in Spanish as 'Santo Sepulcro' or 'Santo Entierro', the Holy Sepulchre is, of course, also depicted.
Good Friday, Image 12: The Bearer of the Cross Photo: Sylvia Kreye
The procession with the cross-bearer continues its journey through Puerto de la Cruz (here on Calle Blanco).
Good Friday, Image 13, Leopoldo Afonso Photo: Sylvia Kreye
The mayor of Puerto de la Cruz, Leopoldo Afonso (centre), also takes part in the grand Magna procession. Good Friday in Puerto de la Cruz finally draws to a quiet close with a silent procession (Procesión del Silencio).
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