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I had no idea that when it comes to fiestas and festivals that there are tons in Spain. So, I was bound to see one no matter where I was or what ever time of year it is in Spain. I was fortunate enough to be in Seville during one or the more important events, the Semana Santa, also known as Easter Week. It was a deeply religious celebration and was some what overwhelming.

Easter Week, or the Passion of Christ is celebrated through out all of Spain. The festivities begin with the Domingo de Ramos, or Palm Sunday, and ends with Lunes de Pascua, or Easter Monday. It’s a celebration of life itself and the whole country of Spain comes alive. Each area of all the cities, towns and villas, apparently, put their own accent on the celebration. They are all different, but they all portray the same life, culture, music, dance and color, and all with a very deep religious meaning.

All I had to do to watch the celebration was to go out on my balcony of one of the luxury hotels Seville Spain has and enjoy the procession make their way throught the streets, carrying religious icons and symbols of their faith. In Seville, there are well over 100 of these images through out the city. The procession went on for miles and lasted until the early hours of the morning and every night through the Easter Week. Semana Santa has to be experienced first hand to be fully understood and appreciated. No words would convey or describe the emotions that flow like the river wherever you go. So, If you do have an opportunity to either watch or participate in this festivity, you will not regret one moment of doing so and it will leave a lasting impression on your soul.