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Passion Play Photos

A Semana Santa Tradition in Mexico

By , About.com Guide

There are many special traditions that take place in Mexico during the week leading up to Easter, Semana Santa (Holy Week). One of the most popular ways to mark this religious holiday is to stage Passion Plays, dramatic re-enactments of the events leading up to Jesus' death.

These photos of a Passion Play were taken on Good Friday in a small town outside of Oaxaca City.

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A Band Leads the ProcessionThieves Carrying their CrossesA Roman Soldier Flogs JesusPassion Play ParticipantsWomen in Passion Play
Soldier on HorsebackJesus carrying the crossJesus and the CrossWoman at Passion PlayWoman with CandleJesus is Taunted
CrucifixionJesus on the CrossJesus is ThirstyLowering Jesus from the Cross

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