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Colombia Semena Santa

lorca-711680_960_720this is the most important festival in Colombia. Celebrations in the week are full of cheer and happiness. The date is decided by the catholic church, it is either in march or April. Semena Santa is to celebrate the last days of Jesus Christs life, and the end of lent. It begins early on Friday and ends late on Easter night. It can even go up to four in the morning. Some people celebrate with eggs.

In Mompox people dress in purple robes. They then get lead to the church. They throw stones and kick doors down before coming in. when they come in the church there robes get blessed during mass. Some people dress up and make reenactments of Jesus Christs last days.

Hola Popayan!!!

Reference:
Fiesta! Colombia, Grolier
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