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Easter in Seville
Return to Spain's medieval Christian roots and join Seville's masses for the dramat-
ic Easter celebration of Semana Santa (
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). Religious fraternities parade
elaborate
pasos
(figures) of Christ and the Virgin Mary around the city to the
emotive acclaim of the populace; the most prestigious procession is the
madrugada
(early hours) of Good Friday. Seen for the first time, it's an unforgettable experien-
ce, an exotic and utterly compelling fusing of pageantry, solemnity and deep reli-
gious faith.
WAYNE WALTON
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