Antigua, Guatemala. 20th Mar, 2024. A velaciones or holy vigil created with colored paper and a statue of Mother Mary, built inside the San Francisco el Grande Church in preparation for Holly Week, March 20, 2024 in Antigua, Guatemala. The opulent processions, detailed alfombras and centuries-old traditions attract more than 1 million people to the ancient capital city. Credit: Richard Ellis/Richard Ellis/Alamy Live News


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