Parades in Chichicastenango

Today, there were a lot of different activities and parades in Chichi. It was a pretty day, as you can tell by the beautiful Carolina Blue sky.

The streets were packed as the procession came down the street and entered the Santo Tomas Catholic Church.  This is a "float" or carga, that took 30 people to carry.

Then, they carried it up the steps of the Catholic Church.  It was very obvious that it was difficult to carry up and get inside.  They must have made three attempts before they finally entered.

During Semana Santa, it is common for people to hang people over telephone wires or above doors that represent Judas.  This was hanging above the door.  The large man represents Judas and the child on his back, represents his son.

When I walked home in the afternoon, I talked to the shepherdess ladies and unfortunately, the baby lamb died.  They are very sad and I can understand because there was nothing that we could do.

Tomorrow, there will be more activities.