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.
Children keeping it cool during Semana Santa celebrations in Antigua, Guatemala.
The children of Semana Santa
During the week-long Easter celebration in Antigua (the largest in the Americas) we saw costumed children walking 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.
Children take part in special kids’ parades during Semana Santa celebrations in Antigua, Guatemala.
Children take part in special kids’ parades during Semana Santa celebrations in Antigua, Guatemala.
Children observing the festivities during Semana Santa celebrations in Antigua, Guatemala.
A child swings an incense burner during Semana Santa celebrations in Antigua, Guatemala.
Children carry smaller floats in special kids’ parades during Semana Santa celebrations in Antigua, Guatemala.
One of the many children of Semana Santa in Antigua, Guatemala.
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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!
Love the tradition. And love keeping the kids involved at such a high level. Can’t wait to see events like this.
Beautiful tradition kept alive by beautiful kids.
I will look past the religious aspects of this simply because there is a little kid dressed as a Roman. Absolutely adorable.
Children really bring a place to life. I love all the smiles.
Lovely photos, Semana Santa celebrations are always very evocative.
Great photos! Love it that most of the kids always seem to be smiling, looks like they are enjoying themselves.
Very nice photos – I love all the dressed up kids!
I love the children’s little smiles – so cute! Beautiful photos.
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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