The processions of penitents in the old city of Seville during Holy Week are one of the most amazing tradition in Southern Europe. For a whole week, days and nights are focused on these huge processions. March 1999. Les processions de pénitents dans la vieille ville de Séville durant la Semaine Sainte sont une des…

On Easter Friday, processions go through the whole city of Seville. Women dress in black and wear the traditional mantilla. I caught this group having a discussion on a balcony: I do not think they were very interested in the religious event. April 1999. Le vendredi de Pâques, des processions traversent toute la ville de…