Last night's procession was the last one of Semana Santa in Olvera.
We arrived at the Plaza de la Iglesia at 7.45pm to await the start of proceedings. After about 30 minutes the procession commenced led by the "Nazarenos" in their black cloaks and pointed hoods called "capirotes". Following shortly behind, the first Paso appeared depicting the body of Christ, ornately decorated with flowers and candles, carried by we estimated to be seventy men.
Following behind the Paso was the band.
After the band came the ladies dressed in traditional black mourning clothes known as "La Mantilla" (the mantle), comprising of a lace mantle haircomb stiffened by shell or other material and black dress and shoes.
To further applause, a second Paso came into view, again we estimate supported by at least seventy men.
Children have formed a central part of all the processions we have witnessed this week and this one was no exception.
The first Paso on Calle Llana heading back through the village to the Plaza de la Iglesia, four hours after starting out.
The ladies in mourning.
Once again, it was difficult not to be moved by the event and we could only watch in admiration at the devotion and dedication of all who were involved, including the followers of the procession some of whom stay throughout the route for seven or eight hours. Not least to mention the tremendous effort involved in carrying the Pasos for this length of time.
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