Portugal, Azores, Acores, Ponta Delgada, religious street procession, stations of the cross, Saturday night before Easter, La penitencia, Easter Celeb

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4860 x 3645 px | 41.1 x 30.9 cm | 16.2 x 12.2 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
30 January 2016Location:
Sao Miguel, Portugal, Acores, Azores, Easter, Pageants,More information:
Easter in Sao Miguelin the Acores Islands is a deeply religious event that extends over three days, commencing on Friday evening with a procession of the statue of Christ through the narrow streets accompanied by church dignitaries, a band playing religious music and the faithful. Along the way the procession stops periodically for prayer before proceeding on its path. A colorful event , it is also inspiring for tthe dedication of its expressions of religious fervor.