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Capirote
Nazarenos
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Easter Crowds at Ubeda Basilica

Easter Crowds at Ubeda Basilica
Basílica de Santa Maria de los Reales Alcázares de Úbeda, Andalucia.
Holy Week sees its most glamorous celebrations in the region of Andalusia. A common feature in Spain is the almost general usage of the nazareno or penitential robe for some of the participants in the processions. This garment consists in a tunic, a hood with conical tip (capirote) used to conceal the face of the wearer, and sometimes a cloak. The exact colours and forms of these robes depend on the particular procession. The robes were widely used in the medieval period for penitents, who could demonstrate their penance while still masking their identity. These nazarenos carry processional candles or rough-hewn wooden crosses, may walk the city streets barefoot, and, in some places may carry shackles and chains on their feet as penance.

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 William Sutherland
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Superb shot!

An outstanding photo viewed in Street Live!
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8 years ago.
 Rabbitroundtheworld
Rabbitroundtheworld
ah, penitentes - I've seen them making the pointed hoods in Cadiz, but never seen an actual procession. Must have been an impressive sight.
8 years ago.

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