Etiqueta: incense
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The Scent of Incense in Seville: February and the Awakening of the Senses
In Seville, February is no ordinary winter month; it is the olfactory prologue to Holy Week (Semana Santa). Before the scent of orange blossom (azahar) floods the neighborhoods, the city undergoes a unique sensory metamorphosis. It is that magical pause where the afternoon sun in the Plaza del Triunfo shines differently, and the air becomes…
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How is Semana Santa in Seville? Sevillian Easter
(Leer en Español) Easter -Semana Santa- time in Seville is a religious event declared of International Tourist Interest. You can see the Brotherhoods -Hermandades- of the city show in their processions The Passion of Jesus Christ. After Ashes Wednesday -Miércoles de Ceniza-, the countdown starts and 40 days -Cuaresma- have to pass until the Easter begins. During this time, a big amount…
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Corpus Christi in Seville
(Leer en español) Corpus Christi in Seville is one of the most important days of the year. The procession is celebrated during Thursday morning following Trinity Sunday, 60 days after Palm Sunday. The religious festival is especially important in Seville, being of the few Spanish cities that maintains its celebration original day. In addition to…
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