When in Spain during Semana Santa (Holy Week), you’ll likely see hooded figures in flowing robes moving solemnly through the streets. If it catches you off guard, you're not alone. But here’s what you need to know. 👇 🕯️ These individuals are called nazarenos, members of religious brotherhoods (hermandades or cofradías), who walk in silence—or sometimes to the sound of a brass band—during Holy Week processions. But first: what is Semana Santa? 📿 Semana Santa is the week leading up to Easter Su

85 reactions | Semana Santa, or Holy Week, is a significant religious...