Comments on: Holy Week Elements: Cucuruchos http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/04/04/holy-week-elements-cucuruchos/ Antigua Guatemala's number one multimedia resource in English for everything about La Antigua and the Guatemalan people, culture and traditions with a brand new web page every day! Tue, 22 May 2012 06:23:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Holy Week Elements: The Crowds | AntiguaDailyPhoto.Com http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/04/04/holy-week-elements-cucuruchos/#comment-40279 Holy Week Elements: The Crowds | AntiguaDailyPhoto.Com Mon, 18 Apr 2011 02:23:42 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/04/04/holy-week-elements-cucuruchos/#comment-40279 [...] is not a light statement when Santiago Durham says: the whole Semana Santa is a penitent act, especially for those of us who live here. [...] [...] is not a light statement when Santiago Durham says: the whole Semana Santa is a penitent act, especially for those of us who live here. [...]

]]> By: Yoly Reyna http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/04/04/holy-week-elements-cucuruchos/#comment-18470 Yoly Reyna Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:29:43 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/04/04/holy-week-elements-cucuruchos/#comment-18470 Es hermoso mi pais Guatemala, vivo en Estados Unidos y me siento en Guatemala viendo estas fotos, los felicito y gracias por dejarnos ver y sentir a los que estamos lejos como si estuvieramos cerca de los nuestros y de nuestras tradiciones. Con Carino Yoly. Es hermoso mi pais Guatemala, vivo en Estados Unidos y me siento en Guatemala viendo estas fotos, los felicito y gracias por dejarnos ver y sentir a los que estamos lejos como si estuvieramos cerca de los nuestros y de nuestras tradiciones. Con Carino Yoly.

]]> By: Cucurucho Paying for His Turns at the Float | La Antigua Guatemala Daily Photo http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/04/04/holy-week-elements-cucuruchos/#comment-13878 Cucurucho Paying for His Turns at the Float | La Antigua Guatemala Daily Photo Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:57:22 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/04/04/holy-week-elements-cucuruchos/#comment-13878 [...] or violet is the color of Lent and the Holy Week. Cucuruchos wear their cone-head purple dress as a sign of penitence. Not only Cucuruchos have to observe [...] [...] or violet is the color of Lent and the Holy Week. Cucuruchos wear their cone-head purple dress as a sign of penitence. Not only Cucuruchos have to observe [...]

]]> By: Underneath a Holy Week Float in La Antigua Guatemala | La Antigua Guatemala Daily Photo http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/04/04/holy-week-elements-cucuruchos/#comment-13877 Underneath a Holy Week Float in La Antigua Guatemala | La Antigua Guatemala Daily Photo Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:55:24 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/04/04/holy-week-elements-cucuruchos/#comment-13877 [...] So much mumble jumble to present the underneath view of a Holy Week float in one of the villages of La Antigua Guatemala. Andas (floats) are not only the affair of cucuruchos, women also participate; and sometimes even chuchos (street dogs) get involved in the penitent act of carrying the heavy float! [...] [...] So much mumble jumble to present the underneath view of a Holy Week float in one of the villages of La Antigua Guatemala. Andas (floats) are not only the affair of cucuruchos, women also participate; and sometimes even chuchos (street dogs) get involved in the penitent act of carrying the heavy float! [...]

]]> By: Holy Week: An Equal Opportunity Celebration | La Antigua Guatemala Daily Photo http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/04/04/holy-week-elements-cucuruchos/#comment-13873 Holy Week: An Equal Opportunity Celebration | La Antigua Guatemala Daily Photo Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:35:11 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/04/04/holy-week-elements-cucuruchos/#comment-13873 [...] is right, Semana Santa in Guatemala is an equal opportunity celebration. Sure, cucuruchos take the majority of the clicks of cameras and most of the video recorded, but children, women and [...] [...] is right, Semana Santa in Guatemala is an equal opportunity celebration. Sure, cucuruchos take the majority of the clicks of cameras and most of the video recorded, but children, women and [...]

]]> By: anjolina http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/04/04/holy-week-elements-cucuruchos/#comment-9089 anjolina Thu, 14 Jun 2007 06:14:13 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/04/04/holy-week-elements-cucuruchos/#comment-9089 I really think site is great and I hope see more pictures of semana santa en la antigua in the future. Its so good to see pictures of where I spent my teen age years! I really think site is great and I hope see more pictures of semana santa en la antigua in the future. Its so good to see pictures of where I spent my teen age years!

]]> By: Rudy http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/04/04/holy-week-elements-cucuruchos/#comment-7881 Rudy Mon, 09 Apr 2007 05:57:22 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/04/04/holy-week-elements-cucuruchos/#comment-7881 <strong>Santiago,</strong> I guess I am the only one who dislikes the crowds. <strong>Lessie,</strong> let me know about the quote. ;-) <strong>Patsy,</strong> well I don't know about the color purple for the king. I believe colors have different meanings in different cultures. <strong>Bonifacio,</strong> gracias por la visita y espero regreses seguido. Recuerda el sitio se actualiza todos los días. <strong>Lily,</strong> gracias por el cumplido y por dejar tu comentario. Regresa seguido que aquí encuentras una foto nueva todos los días. Santiago, I guess I am the only one who dislikes the crowds.

Lessie, let me know about the quote. ;-)

Patsy, well I don’t know about the color purple for the king. I believe colors have different meanings in different cultures.

Bonifacio, gracias por la visita y espero regreses seguido. Recuerda el sitio se actualiza todos los días.

Lily, gracias por el cumplido y por dejar tu comentario. Regresa seguido que aquí encuentras una foto nueva todos los días.

]]> By: Lily Porras http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/04/04/holy-week-elements-cucuruchos/#comment-7848 Lily Porras Sun, 08 Apr 2007 06:50:36 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/04/04/holy-week-elements-cucuruchos/#comment-7848 I am from Antigua, and have to say it is an amazing site and one of kind to see the fervor of my home town. Keep in mind the most amazing shows of love and dedication when they have few means. I am from Antigua, and have to say it is an amazing site and one of kind to see the fervor of my home town. Keep in mind the most amazing shows of love and dedication when they have few means.

]]> By: Global Voices Online » Blog Archive » Holy Week in Guatemala: Antichrist Not Welcome http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/04/04/holy-week-elements-cucuruchos/#comment-7812 Global Voices Online » Blog Archive » Holy Week in Guatemala: Antichrist Not Welcome Sat, 07 Apr 2007 00:31:43 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/04/04/holy-week-elements-cucuruchos/#comment-7812 [...] “World famous Holy week” with religious displays and bright colors, as you can see at Antigua Daily Photo, which also goes into some of the week’s traditions. You can find out what a [...] [...] “World famous Holy week” with religious displays and bright colors, as you can see at Antigua Daily Photo, which also goes into some of the week’s traditions. You can find out what a [...]

]]> By: Bonifacio Samayoa http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/04/04/holy-week-elements-cucuruchos/#comment-7757 Bonifacio Samayoa Wed, 04 Apr 2007 19:52:21 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/04/04/holy-week-elements-cucuruchos/#comment-7757 I looking at nice slide shows, I can't get enough Jesus in Semana Santa I am from Guatemala and it so beautiful to see things from my country. I looking at nice slide shows, I can’t get enough Jesus in Semana Santa
I am from Guatemala and it so beautiful to see things from my
country.

]]> By: patsy poor http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/04/04/holy-week-elements-cucuruchos/#comment-7752 patsy poor Wed, 04 Apr 2007 17:53:10 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/04/04/holy-week-elements-cucuruchos/#comment-7752 actually purple is the color for a king. or royalty. i can not tell you why people in your country do what they do but since it is a holiday that has to do with the church and Christ i would think that it is to represent king ship. i love thoese carpets people make what patients it takes. actually purple is the color for a king. or royalty. i can not tell you why people in your country do what they do but since it is a holiday that has to do with the church and Christ i would think that it is to represent king ship. i love thoese carpets people make what patients it takes.

]]> By: Lessie http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/04/04/holy-week-elements-cucuruchos/#comment-7751 Lessie Wed, 04 Apr 2007 17:38:52 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/04/04/holy-week-elements-cucuruchos/#comment-7751 Wonderful photo. "heck the whole Semana Santa is a penitent act" Brillant. I will quote you. :) Wonderful photo.

“heck the whole Semana Santa is a penitent act”

Brillant. I will quote you. :)

]]> By: Santiago Durham http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/04/04/holy-week-elements-cucuruchos/#comment-7741 Santiago Durham Wed, 04 Apr 2007 14:49:14 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/04/04/holy-week-elements-cucuruchos/#comment-7741 Rudy, Thanks for the explanation about purple during Semana Santa. Was your source Jimena or Amparo? You are so right about "the whole Semana Santa is a penitent act". Especially for those of us who live here in Antigua. Rudy,
Thanks for the explanation about purple during Semana Santa. Was your source Jimena or Amparo? You are so right about “the whole Semana Santa is a penitent act”. Especially for those of us who live here in Antigua.

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