The sights and sounds of Good Friday in Oaxaca have gone missing. Weeks ago, the archbishop canceled all public Semana Santa (Holy Week) celebrations. Jesús, María, San Pedro, Penitents, religious banners, and devotees are not processing through the streets to the rhythmic beat of a tambor, high-pitched tones of a chirimía, and the sputtering sounds of a rachet. While not religious, I miss it and this year last year’s photos will have to suffice.
The streets are empty, as Viernes Santo has gone silent.
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Thanks Shannon! We miss it too. We have been hearing the church services from Xochimilco. It’s almost like a call to prayer. Wonderful!
I think it was in Capulálpam de Méndez where mass is regularly broadcast from loudspeakers mounted on the church rooftop.
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Those photos are wonderful – and make the silent and empty streets more impactful by contrast. Thank you Shannon
Thanks Blanche. Yes, it’s the contrast that carries the most meaning. Stay safe!
Hola.
¡Qué fotos más chulas! Nunca he visto nada como esto! Gracias por compartir.
¡Que disfrutes de una estupenda jornada!
Muchisimas gracias. ¡Cuidate!