One of the things that makes the Semana Santa celebrations in Antigua, Guatemala so special is that everyone participates including the children, who were especially fun to watch.
Over this year’s week-long Easter celebration (one of the most elaborate in the world) we saw costumed children walking along with their parents in solemn processions meant to tell the story of Jesus’ crucifixion. We saw wide-eyed children watching processions from the sidewalks and roof tops. We saw children helping their families create temporary street carpets called alfombras. We even saw children carrying wooden floats that are the center pieces of the processions.
All of them were adorable and here are the child stars of Semana Santa 2011:
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I like the Semana Santa celebration in this country. It was very solemn and kids participate in this kind of celebration. I wish kids really know the true meaning of that celebration.
They are adorable!
Ali recently posted..Melbourne in 10 Days – How Much I Spent
Love the tradition. And love keeping the kids involved at such a high level. Can’t wait to see events like this.
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Beautiful tradition kept alive by beautiful kids.
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I will look past the religious aspects of this simply because there is a little kid dressed as a Roman. Absolutely adorable.
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Children really bring a place to life. I love all the smiles.
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Lovely photos, Semana Santa celebrations are always very evocative.
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Great photos! Love it that most of the kids always seem to be smiling, looks like they are enjoying themselves.
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Very nice photos – I love all the dressed up kids!
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I love the children’s little smiles – so cute! Beautiful photos.
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So bummed we missed the kids part of the celebration. Both my husband and son got very sick on the Friday night. I made it out a few times though. It’s a fabulous celebration right?
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