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Commemorating the Passion, Death and Resurrection of the Christ, the Semana Santa (Holy Week) is the Christian festival par excellence. Thousands of devotees gather in cofradías (brotherhoods) across the entire country, marching through city streets as they carry their icons upon their shoulder, to the solemn tune of the clarinet and bass drums. |
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Since its origins toward the end of the Middle Ages, this celebration has enjoyed times of splendour and also gone through darker days; however, the festival has recently enjoyed a resurgence of sorts in Asturias. This feature aims to share some of its highlights.
