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Spain Celebrates Easter Sunday with Traditional Encuentro Ceremonies

Despite weather challenges in some regions, thousands participated in vibrant processions marking the culmination of Semana Santa across the country.

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Overview

  • Easter Sunday processions, including the Encuentro de Gloria, took place in cities like Gandia, Torrent, and Gijón, highlighting the symbolic meeting of the resurrected Christ and the Virgin Mary.
  • Heavy rain in Galicia led to indoor ceremonies in Santiago de Compostela and Cangas, with solemn rituals replacing outdoor processions.
  • Torrent's Encuentro featured Lucía Mora Santandreu as Reina del Encuentro, with the Virgin's mantle changing from black to celeste in a jubilant celebration.
  • Gijón's processions concluded at Campo Valdés, where three pasos met by the sea under clear skies, accompanied by music and symbolic gestures.
  • Motril debuted the striking Túnica de las Granadas for the Dulce Nombre, crafted with intricate blue and gold embroidery, as Semana Santa concluded in the city.