Easter processionals

One of the amazing things to see during Easter week are the carpets which the people make in Guatemala mainly in Antigua Guatemala. The carpets are made before a Catholic procession is to pass by their house or business. The carpets are made from sawdust, flowers, leaves and other natural products which they want to use. After the carpet is made a Catholic priest blesses the carpets, then the processionals can pass over the carpet.

The processionals are made up of people carrying the statue, Roman guards and a band. People who want to carry the statue have to sign up months in advance and then pay money to participate in the parade.

It is an interesting thing to see culturally but spiritually it is sad to see the people worshipping the statues of Jesus, the Virgin Mary and others when they could be worshipping Jesus Christ and celebrating His resurrection from the dead.