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Photos: Spain celebrates Holy Week

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March 26, 2016, 6:53 AM

HIENDELAENCINA, SPAIN - MARCH 25: An actor portraying Jesus is crucified as residents of Hiendelaencia dressed in period clothing perform during the reenactment of Christ's suffering on March 25, 2016 in Hiendelaencina, Spain. The 140 village's residents celebrate every year on Good Friday a reenactment of Christ's suffering before being nailed to the cross Hiendelaencina's inhabitants use their own funds to make the stages and wardrobe. Spain celebrates holy week before Easter with processions in most Spanish towns and villages. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
An actor portraying Jesus is crucified as residents of Hiendelaencia dressed in period clothing perform during the reenactment of Christ’s suffering on March 25, 2016 in Hiendelaencina, Spain. The 140 village’s residents celebrate every year on Good Friday a reenactment of Christ’s suffering before being nailed to the cross Hiendelaencina’s inhabitants use their own funds to make the stages and wardrobe. Spain celebrates holy week before Easter with processions in most Spanish towns and villages. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images
HIENDELAENCINA, SPAIN - MARCH 25: An actor portraying Jesus is crucified as residents of Hiendelaencia dressed in period clothing perform during the reenactment of Christ's suffering on March 25, 2016 in Hiendelaencina, Spain. The 140 village's residents celebrate every year on Good Friday a reenactment of Christ's suffering before being nailed to the cross Hiendelaencina's inhabitants use their own funds to make the stages and wardrobe. Spain celebrates holy week before Easter with processions in most Spanish towns and villages. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
An actor portraying Jesus is crucified as residents of Hiendelaencia dressed in period clothing perform during the reenactment of Christ’s suffering on March 25, 2016 in Hiendelaencina, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images
HIENDELAENCINA, SPAIN - MARCH 25: An actor portrays Jesus Christ as residents of Hiendelaencia gather before starting the reenactment of Christ's suffering on March 25, 2016 in Hiendelaencina, Spain. The 140 village's residents celebrate every year on Good Friday a reenactment of Christ's suffering before being nailed to the cross. Hiendelaencina's inhabitants use their own funds to make the stages and wardrobe. Spain celebrates holy week before Easter with processions in most Spanish towns and villages. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
An actor portrays Jesus Christ as residents of Hiendelaencia gather before starting the reenactment of Christ’s suffering on March 25, 2016 in Hiendelaencina, Spain. The 140 village’s residents celebrate every year on Good Friday a reenactment of Christ’s suffering before being nailed to the cross. Hiendelaencina’s inhabitants use their own funds to make the stages and wardrobe. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images
Actors representing the 'Judios' and Jesus Christ take part in 'La Judea' along the streets during a Holy Friday procession on March 25, 2016 in Cuevas del Almanzora, in Almeria province, Spain. Certain families of Cuevas del Almanzora have kept this tradition alive for more than a hundred years. Men wearing costume hold a wood maze representing 'los Judios' (the Jewish) pretend to beat and pull 'El Senor' who represents Jesus Christ around the village as he holds a cross on his back. Spain celebrates holy week before Easter with processions in most Spanish towns and villages. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images)
Actors representing the ‘Judios’ and Jesus Christ take part in ‘La Judea’ along the streets during a Holy Friday procession on March 25, 2016 in Cuevas del Almanzora, in Almeria province, Spain. Certain families of Cuevas del Almanzora have kept this tradition alive for more than a hundred years. Men wearing costume hold a wood maze representing ‘los Judios’ (the Jewish) pretend to beat and pull ‘El Senor’ who represents Jesus Christ around the village as he holds a cross on his back. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images)
Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images
CUEVAS DEL ALMANZORA, SPAIN - MARCH 25: Actors representing the 'Judios' and Jesus Christ take part in 'La Judea' along the streets during a Holy Friday procession on March 25, 2016 in Cuevas del Almanzora, in Almeria province, Spain. 'La Judea' belongs to 'Hermandad de Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno'. Certain families of Cuevas del Almanzora have kept this tradition alive for more than a hundred years. Men wearing costume hold a wood maze representing 'los Judios' (the Jewish) pretend to beat and pull 'El Senor' who represents Jesus Christ around the village as he holds a cross on his back. Spain celebrates holy week before Easter with processions in most Spanish towns and villages. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images)
Actors representing the ‘Judios’ and Jesus Christ take part in ‘La Judea’ along the streets during a Holy Friday procession on March 25, 2016 in Cuevas del Almanzora, in Almeria province, Spain. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images)
Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images
HIENDELAENCINA, SPAIN - MARCH 25: An actor portraying Jesus carries a cross as residents of Hiendelaencia dressed in period clothing perform during the reenactment of Christ's suffering on March 25, 2016 in Hiendelaencina, Spain. The 140 village's residents celebrate every year on Good Friday a reenactment of Christ's suffering before being nailed to the cross Hiendelaencina's inhabitants use their own funds to make the stages and wardrobe. Spain celebrates holy week before Easter with processions in most Spanish towns and villages. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
An actor portraying Jesus carries a cross as residents of Hiendelaencia dressed in period clothing perform during the reenactment of Christ’s suffering on March 25, 2016 in Hiendelaencina, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images
An actor representing a 'Judio' shows his bodypainting reading 'Judea' before taking part in 'La Judea' during a Holy Friday procession on March 25, 2016 in Cuevas del Almanzora, in Almeria province, Spain. 'La Judea' belongs to 'Hermandad de Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno'. Certain families of Cuevas del Almanzora have kept this tradition alive for more than a hundred years. Men wearing costume hold a wood maze representing 'los Judios' (the Jewish) pretend to beat and pull 'El Senor' who represents Jesus Christ around the village as he holds a cross on his back. Spain celebrates holy week before Easter with processions in most Spanish towns and villages. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images)
An actor representing a ‘Judio’ shows his bodypainting reading ‘Judea’ before taking part in ‘La Judea’ during a Holy Friday procession on March 25, 2016 in Cuevas del Almanzora, in Almeria province, Spain. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images)
Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images
Members of the public watch men acting during 'La Judea' along the streets during a Holy Friday procession on March 25, 2016 in Cuevas del Almanzora, in Almeria province, Spain. 'La Judea' belongs to 'Hermandad de Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno'. Certain families of Cuevas del Almanzora have kept this tradition alive for more than a hundred years. Men wearing costume hold a wood maze representing 'los Judios' (the Jewish) pretend to beat and pull 'El Senor' who represents Jesus Christ around the village as he holds a cross on his back. Spain celebrates holy week before Easter with processions in most Spanish towns and villages. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images)
Members of the public watch men acting during ‘La Judea’ along the streets during a Holy Friday procession on March 25, 2016 in Cuevas del Almanzora, in Almeria province, Spain. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images)
Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images
An actor representing a 'Judio' poses for a portrait before taking part in 'La Judea' during a Holy Friday procession on March 25, 2016 in Cuevas del Almanzora, in Almeria province, Spain. Certain families of Cuevas del Almanzora have kept this tradition alive for more than a hundred years. Men wearing costume hold a wood maze representing 'los Judios' (the Jewish) pretend to beat and pullÊ 'El Senor' who represents Jesus Christ around the village as he holds a cross on his back. Spain celebrates holy week before Easter with processions in most Spanish towns and villages. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images)
An actor representing a ‘Judio’ poses for a portrait before taking part in ‘La Judea’ during a Holy Friday procession on March 25, 2016 in Cuevas del Almanzora, in Almeria province, Spain. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images)
Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images
HIENDELAENCINA, SPAIN - MARCH 25: Concha makes up Felipe as he is dressing up as Jesus Christ ahead of the reenactment of Christ's suffering on March 25, 2016 in Hiendelaencina, Spain. The 140 village's residents celebrate every year on Good Friday a reenactment of Christ's suffering before being nailed to the cross. Hiendelaencina's inhabitants use their own funds to make the stages and wardrobe. Spain celebrates holy week before Easter with processions in most Spanish towns and villages. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Concha makes up Felipe as he is dressing up as Jesus Christ ahead of the reenactment of Christ’s suffering on March 25, 2016 in Hiendelaencina, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images
HIENDELAENCINA, SPAIN - MARCH 25: Residents of Hiendelaencia gather before starting the reenactment of Christ's suffering on March 25, 2016 in Hiendelaencina, Spain. The 140 village's residents celebrate every year on Good Friday a reenactment of Christ's suffering before being nailed to the cross. Hiendelaencina's inhabitants use their own funds to make the stages and wardrobe. Spain celebrates holy week before Easter with processions in most Spanish towns and villages. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Residents of Hiendelaencia gather before starting the reenactment of Christ’s suffering on March 25, 2016 in Hiendelaencina, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images
HIENDELAENCINA, SPAIN - MARCH 25: David Escribano dresses up ahead of the reenactment of Christ's suffering on March 25, 2016 in Hiendelaencina, Spain. The 140 village's residents celebrate every year on Good Friday a reenactment of Christ's suffering before being nailed to the cross. Hiendelaencina's inhabitants use their own funds to make the stages and wardrobe. Spain celebrates holy week before Easter with processions in most Spanish towns and villages. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
David Escribano dresses up ahead of the reenactment of Christ’s suffering on March 25, 2016 in Hiendelaencina, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images
Residents of Hiendelaencina dress up as Roman Empire Soldiers ahead of the reenactment of Christ’s suffering on March 25, 2016 in Hiendelaencina, Spain.  (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images
HIENDELAENCINA, SPAIN - MARCH 25: Residents of Hiendelaencia prepare the stages ahead of the reenactment of Christ's suffering on March 25, 2016 in Hiendelaencina, Spain. The 140 village's residents celebrate every year on Good Friday a reenactment of Christ's suffering before being nailed to the cross. Hiendelaencina's inhabitants use their own funds to make the stages and wardrobe. Spain celebrates holy week before Easter with processions in most Spanish towns and villages. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Residents of Hiendelaencia prepare the stages ahead of the reenactment of Christ’s suffering on March 25, 2016. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images
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HIENDELAENCINA, SPAIN - MARCH 25: An actor portraying Jesus is crucified as residents of Hiendelaencia dressed in period clothing perform during the reenactment of Christ's suffering on March 25, 2016 in Hiendelaencina, Spain. The 140 village's residents celebrate every year on Good Friday a reenactment of Christ's suffering before being nailed to the cross Hiendelaencina's inhabitants use their own funds to make the stages and wardrobe. Spain celebrates holy week before Easter with processions in most Spanish towns and villages. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
HIENDELAENCINA, SPAIN - MARCH 25: An actor portraying Jesus is crucified as residents of Hiendelaencia dressed in period clothing perform during the reenactment of Christ's suffering on March 25, 2016 in Hiendelaencina, Spain. The 140 village's residents celebrate every year on Good Friday a reenactment of Christ's suffering before being nailed to the cross Hiendelaencina's inhabitants use their own funds to make the stages and wardrobe. Spain celebrates holy week before Easter with processions in most Spanish towns and villages. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
HIENDELAENCINA, SPAIN - MARCH 25: An actor portrays Jesus Christ as residents of Hiendelaencia gather before starting the reenactment of Christ's suffering on March 25, 2016 in Hiendelaencina, Spain. The 140 village's residents celebrate every year on Good Friday a reenactment of Christ's suffering before being nailed to the cross. Hiendelaencina's inhabitants use their own funds to make the stages and wardrobe. Spain celebrates holy week before Easter with processions in most Spanish towns and villages. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Actors representing the 'Judios' and Jesus Christ take part in 'La Judea' along the streets during a Holy Friday procession on March 25, 2016 in Cuevas del Almanzora, in Almeria province, Spain. Certain families of Cuevas del Almanzora have kept this tradition alive for more than a hundred years. Men wearing costume hold a wood maze representing 'los Judios' (the Jewish) pretend to beat and pull 'El Senor' who represents Jesus Christ around the village as he holds a cross on his back. Spain celebrates holy week before Easter with processions in most Spanish towns and villages. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images)
CUEVAS DEL ALMANZORA, SPAIN - MARCH 25: Actors representing the 'Judios' and Jesus Christ take part in 'La Judea' along the streets during a Holy Friday procession on March 25, 2016 in Cuevas del Almanzora, in Almeria province, Spain. 'La Judea' belongs to 'Hermandad de Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno'. Certain families of Cuevas del Almanzora have kept this tradition alive for more than a hundred years. Men wearing costume hold a wood maze representing 'los Judios' (the Jewish) pretend to beat and pull 'El Senor' who represents Jesus Christ around the village as he holds a cross on his back. Spain celebrates holy week before Easter with processions in most Spanish towns and villages. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images)
HIENDELAENCINA, SPAIN - MARCH 25: An actor portraying Jesus carries a cross as residents of Hiendelaencia dressed in period clothing perform during the reenactment of Christ's suffering on March 25, 2016 in Hiendelaencina, Spain. The 140 village's residents celebrate every year on Good Friday a reenactment of Christ's suffering before being nailed to the cross Hiendelaencina's inhabitants use their own funds to make the stages and wardrobe. Spain celebrates holy week before Easter with processions in most Spanish towns and villages. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
An actor representing a 'Judio' shows his bodypainting reading 'Judea' before taking part in 'La Judea' during a Holy Friday procession on March 25, 2016 in Cuevas del Almanzora, in Almeria province, Spain. 'La Judea' belongs to 'Hermandad de Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno'. Certain families of Cuevas del Almanzora have kept this tradition alive for more than a hundred years. Men wearing costume hold a wood maze representing 'los Judios' (the Jewish) pretend to beat and pull 'El Senor' who represents Jesus Christ around the village as he holds a cross on his back. Spain celebrates holy week before Easter with processions in most Spanish towns and villages. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images)
Members of the public watch men acting during 'La Judea' along the streets during a Holy Friday procession on March 25, 2016 in Cuevas del Almanzora, in Almeria province, Spain. 'La Judea' belongs to 'Hermandad de Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno'. Certain families of Cuevas del Almanzora have kept this tradition alive for more than a hundred years. Men wearing costume hold a wood maze representing 'los Judios' (the Jewish) pretend to beat and pull 'El Senor' who represents Jesus Christ around the village as he holds a cross on his back. Spain celebrates holy week before Easter with processions in most Spanish towns and villages. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images)
An actor representing a 'Judio' poses for a portrait before taking part in 'La Judea' during a Holy Friday procession on March 25, 2016 in Cuevas del Almanzora, in Almeria province, Spain. Certain families of Cuevas del Almanzora have kept this tradition alive for more than a hundred years. Men wearing costume hold a wood maze representing 'los Judios' (the Jewish) pretend to beat and pullÊ 'El Senor' who represents Jesus Christ around the village as he holds a cross on his back. Spain celebrates holy week before Easter with processions in most Spanish towns and villages. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images)
HIENDELAENCINA, SPAIN - MARCH 25: Concha makes up Felipe as he is dressing up as Jesus Christ ahead of the reenactment of Christ's suffering on March 25, 2016 in Hiendelaencina, Spain. The 140 village's residents celebrate every year on Good Friday a reenactment of Christ's suffering before being nailed to the cross. Hiendelaencina's inhabitants use their own funds to make the stages and wardrobe. Spain celebrates holy week before Easter with processions in most Spanish towns and villages. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
HIENDELAENCINA, SPAIN - MARCH 25: Residents of Hiendelaencia gather before starting the reenactment of Christ's suffering on March 25, 2016 in Hiendelaencina, Spain. The 140 village's residents celebrate every year on Good Friday a reenactment of Christ's suffering before being nailed to the cross. Hiendelaencina's inhabitants use their own funds to make the stages and wardrobe. Spain celebrates holy week before Easter with processions in most Spanish towns and villages. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
HIENDELAENCINA, SPAIN - MARCH 25: David Escribano dresses up ahead of the reenactment of Christ's suffering on March 25, 2016 in Hiendelaencina, Spain. The 140 village's residents celebrate every year on Good Friday a reenactment of Christ's suffering before being nailed to the cross. Hiendelaencina's inhabitants use their own funds to make the stages and wardrobe. Spain celebrates holy week before Easter with processions in most Spanish towns and villages. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
HIENDELAENCINA, SPAIN - MARCH 25: Residents of Hiendelaencia prepare the stages ahead of the reenactment of Christ's suffering on March 25, 2016 in Hiendelaencina, Spain. The 140 village's residents celebrate every year on Good Friday a reenactment of Christ's suffering before being nailed to the cross. Hiendelaencina's inhabitants use their own funds to make the stages and wardrobe. Spain celebrates holy week before Easter with processions in most Spanish towns and villages. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

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