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Procession of the Shrouds

A Pobra do Caramiñal, Barbanza, A Coruña

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Procession of the Shrouds

Curiosity · A Pobra do Caramiñal, Barbanza, A Coruña

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At the festival of Xesús Nazareno, empty coffins are carried in procession by those who have escaped a serious illness or death; the tradition has its roots in the 15th century, Valle-Inclán mentioned it and it is declared of tourist interest of Galicia.

Photo: JCNazza (CC BY 3.0)

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