We visited the historic town of Antigua on Sunday, August 23. La Merced, the Catholic church, was celebrating a festival. By chance, we came upon this procession as we were walking down the street.
Most of the men were dressed in black robes, and some were wearing strange hats. They paraded down the street carrying banners. The women walked along the side and wore white veils.
A few of the men wore purple robes.
Men dressed in black suits were carrying incense burners.
The main focus of the procession was this float. Men dressed in black robes and hoods carried a statue of Mary on their shoulders. A woman dressed in white occupied the place of honor at the head of the float.
Very interesting. It was another great "cultural experience".
Most of the men were dressed in black robes, and some were wearing strange hats. They paraded down the street carrying banners. The women walked along the side and wore white veils.
A few of the men wore purple robes.
Men dressed in black suits were carrying incense burners.
The main focus of the procession was this float. Men dressed in black robes and hoods carried a statue of Mary on their shoulders. A woman dressed in white occupied the place of honor at the head of the float.
Very interesting. It was another great "cultural experience". 
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