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EASTER WEEK AND SALZILLO:
BAROQUE IMAGERY
As far as the holy art of the city is The most striking procession is the one
concerned, a visit to the Salzillo on Good Friday also known as "Los
Museum is a must. The realism of the Salzillos", in which more than 4,000
figures and the carvings of the great Nazarenes wearing purple depart at
Murcian image sculptor Francisco dawn and carry original works of art
Salzillo which are paraded during from the eighteenth century by the
Easter Week, will undoubtedly move great Murciano sculptor Francisco
you, as will his renowned Bethlehem, Salzillo y Alcaraz.
giving rise to one of the most Undoubtedly, the most scenic and
entrenched craft traditions of the popular parade is that of Los Coloraos
Murcia Region. on Holy Wednesday. With more than
3,000 Nazarenes, this precession is
The Murcia Holy Week has been peculiar because of the great number
declared of International Tourist of children that lead the procession.
Interest. The carvings of Salzillo, Candy and gifts are handed out, as
orchard essence and Nazarenes who well as tender beans and other
hand out candy, cakes and other products linking the orchards to the
presents make this Holy Week Arch Confraternity of the Most
especially unique in our country. Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ.