The Procession

The Procession

Walking Across the Alfrombra

Kids Picking Through the Aftermath

Today and all through the night are the big procession in Antigua, Guatemala. This is were all those beautiful Alfrombras will be trample on by the different procession that come through. This is actual a well organize event with brochures printed up to let you know at what time and where in city the processions come through. I myself, just sort of winged it. When I would come across people making the alfrombras I would ask them what time is the procession and then find my back in time to capture all the action. This is definitely a fun place to spend the weekend as there is just a certain peace that's descends upon the city during Holy Week.

The Work Continues

Making a Colorful Alfrombra

Missionaries from Pennsylvania

Even the whole family gets involved

Making delicious Tortillas

The hard work continues as final preparations began for the big weekend ahead as vendor come from all over the country and tourist come from all over the world to descend upon the little town of Antigua, Guatemala.  Lots of Europeans, especially French tourist will be on hand to witness all the unique festivities that will take place in the next few days.

Alfrombras-Rugs

Alfrombras-Antigua,Guatemala

Making Alfrombras

Okay, this is a big weekend for making Alfrombras in some Latin American counties such as Antigua, Guatemala. A tradition that started in Seville, Spain, and spread to Mexico,Chile, Peru and of course the most famous in Antigua, Guatemala. These rugs, made of saw dust are quite impressive and can take up to 12 hour to make. Groups of people will work on them all through the night to have them ready for the next procession that comes through and tramples on them.