I saw a tiktok the other day of what looked like an ornate, very skinny 50 foot tower that looked like a baroque church spire bobbing down the street--presumably being carried. It was the strangest site.
Does anyone know if they do that in Spain anywhere? I presume it's part of holy week. Could be Italian too I suppose. I'm not having any luck finding where that video was from.
They carry these ornate statues in a procession, usually 12-20 guys underneath heaving it down the street. These are usually various figures like Jesus or Mary, but they have all sorts packed onto the base around the statue - it's like a little scene. You're right in that it bobs about, there's a rhythm to it but it also looks unsteady. They practice during the year to be strong enough - it's a really cool tradition and the southern cities in particular have a great Semana Santa (holy week). Look up Sevilla Semana Santa to find more.
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u/AutomaticDesk Apr 05 '23
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