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Holy Week in Spain: The history of the processions, ‘Nazarenos’ and their pointy hats – and where they celebrate it best
Marc Anthony, Nero and Cleopatra are among some of the pre-Christian characters that feature in this Easter procession. Worn by the nazarenos – members of the religious associations, known as ...
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IN PICTURES: Antonio Banderas consoles devastated nazarenos as rains wreak havoc on Malaga’s Semana Santa processions
The nazarenos wore distinctly ghostly head coverings under robes and tassels for their solemn procession. The following day, the ‘Rocio’ brotherhood ventured out in their tall, conical white ...