Duncan Aitken
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Candle stalls in the market
Candle stalls in the market
Villagers seated in front of the church.
Villagers seated in front of the church.
In Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala, the Easter processions are a blend of Catholic and Mayan traditions, with unique customs and rituals. On Good Friday, the statue of Christ is taken from the cross and placed in a glass coffin, then paraded through the streets. The Maya also believe Jesus is associated with the corn god, and the corn plant is seen as the incarnate body of Jesus' spirit.
In Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala, the Easter processions are a blend of Catholic and Mayan traditions, with unique customs and rituals. On Good Friday, the statue of Christ is taken from the cross and placed in a glass coffin, then paraded through the streets. The Maya also believe Jesus is associated with the corn god, and the corn plant is seen as the incarnate body of Jesus' spirit.
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