In Palma there will be processions every day from 24 to 31March 2013, but the most important are those known as Crist de la Sang (on Maundy Thursday) and Sant Enterrament (on Good Friday), which are also held in nearly all the towns on Mallorca.
On Good Friday, the spectacular Davallament (Lowering) is held at the Calvari of Pollença (a town situated some 60 kilometres north of Palma): a figure of Jesus is carried down the 365 stone steps of Calvary Hill.
Holy Week finishes on Easter Sunday, with the Encontre procession, which represents the meeting of the newly risen Jesus with his mother, also held in most towns. Activities during the following week include the traditional Pancaritats and Romeries, processions to rural sanctuaries and hermitages. |