How is Easter celebrated in Peru?

Answer 1

Like a lot of South American countries, on Palm Sunday a large statue of Jesus on a Donkey is carried through the streets of towns and villages before it is taken into the Church for the Palm Sunday Service.

People celebrate the passion of Christ, his death and his resurrection for more than 10 days. Processions through the streets last for hours. People wear mourning clothing.

There are lots of sweets, celebrations and fireworks.

The Semana Santa celebration in Ayacucho is Peru's most beautiful and breathtaking Holy Week. It can only be compared to the one in Sevilla, Spain.

Answer 2

Paraguay is primarily a Roman Catholic country. Easter is celebrated with the Holy Week Festival, starting on Holy Wednesday and ending on Easter Sunday. Asado is usually eaten as the Easter meal.

Answer 3

They start by entering the city on donkeys for the entry of Jesus. But for those who don't know Jesus drink or go camping on this long weekend. On Wednesday they parade the images of Virgin Mary and St. John. On the roads which are covered in flower petals. They will parade these images until they meet up with another group who are parading Christ image. On Holy Friday lights lead the way to the Christ of Cawary. Lines of men and women strictly dressed in mourning bearing lit candles. Finally they end this parade with prayers and songs throughout the night.