Friday, March 30, 2012

HOLY WEEK IN SPAIN


I am sure many of you will have watched the processions during Holy Week and wondered what the Spanish names are for some of the elements of the parades. Below are just some that I have discovered.
ANTIFAZ
The hood worn by some members of the procession. Penitentes wear just the Antifaz. Nazarenos wear both the Antifaz and the Capirote.
BANDA DE MÚSICA
The band that accompanies the processions.
CAPATAZ
Person who directs the Costaleros who carry the Paso.
CAPIROTE
Pointed or cone shaped hood worn by the Nazarenos which symbolises repentance and grief.
COSTALEROS
Persons carrying the Paso.
CIRIALES
Members of the procession dressed like priests carrying silver staffs with candles.
CIRIOS
Very long candles carried by Nazarenos.
CRUZ DE GUĺA
Cross carried in front of the procession of Nazarenos.
HERMANDAD
Is the brotherhood or members of a church who take part in the procession.
HERMANOS
Members of the Hermandad.
IMAGEN
Sculpture, typically of Christ or the Virgin Mary.
INCIENSO/INCENSARIO
Incense burned in metal containers (Incensario) hung from a rope or chain and swung about to disperse the scent.
LA MADRUGÁ
Starting late Thursday night/Friday morning. This is a series of processions which can run all through the night until the following morning.
MONAGUILLOS
Children dressed like Ciriales (Priests).
NAZARENO
Member of the Hermandad (brotherhood) dressed in a robe and a cone shaped hood to hide their identity. Colours of robes and hoods depend on the procession.
PALIO
Canopy supported by poles, or Varales which covers the image of the Virgin Mary.
PASO
Float with the Virgin Mary or Christ, decorated with candles and flowers.
SAETA
A serenade sung by one person to the imagen of the Virgin Mary. The Paso stops during the singing.
TÚNICA
Tunic or robe worn by the Nazarenos.
VARALES
Silver or gold poles supporting the canopy/Palio which covers the image of the Virgin Mary.

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