In celebrations leading to Holy Week Catholics cover the streets with aromatic plants in Antigua Guatemala.

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Antigua Guatemala.: 4/2/06. During the observance of Lent in Antigua (La Antigua) Guatemala the Catholic celebrations leading to Holy Week. The streets are covered with natural aromatic carpets (alfombras) of flowers pines clover and fruits which the residents put together and place in front of their homes. Here the procession through the town walking over the carpets begins near Antigua Guatemala. Photo by David H. Wells/Aurora Photos

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Size: 5120px × 3840px
Location: Antigua Sacatapez Guatemala
Photo credit: © David H. Wells / Aurora Photos / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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