|  |  Holy Week in El SalvadorFrom Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, Semana Santa is the most important festival on El Salvador's calendar. Catholic church services and solemn, busy street processions parading elaborate gold statues of Jesus and the Virgin Mary commemorate Holy Week throughout the country.Look down as you follow a street procession during Holy Week to see a vivid carpet of colour beneath your feet. Locals begin as early as 5am to create the magnificent religious street art made from dyed salt. The images can take up to 15 hours to complete. |
Event Details:
| Date(s):
Various Dates
April 5, 2010
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April 12, 2010 *
April 5, 2011
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April 12, 2011 *
* To Be Confirmed.
Location:
San Salvador, El Salvador |
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