The Interscholastic Way of the Cross of the Child Jesus Nazarene of the School from Spain is a procession carried out jointly between public and private schools, from various areas around Cerrito del Carmen Carmen Hill, an emblematic and historical landmark that is located in the city of Guatemala. The solemn procession with the little Nazarene takes place on the fourth Friday of Lent and only children and young students can participate in it. It should be noted that this activity is the only one of its kind that is carried out in Guatemala. Holy Week in Guatemala is the celebration of the passion and death of Christ, through the processions carried out by the brotherhoods of all the parishes nationwide, during the period between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday, usually at the end of March and beginning of April annually. In addition to religious aspects, it is a phenomenon of a sociocultural and tourist nature of great importance. Processions are characterized by colorful sawdust carpets that adorn the streets, and images of Jesus and the Virgin Mary are carried on shoulders by large congregations for periods of up to eighteen hours in large carriers. Each procession is accompanied by Symphonic Bands that interpret funeral or festive marches. The Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic in 2020 forced the suspension of processions for two years, coming back in 2022 after the brotherhoods and authorities implemented Biosafety Protocols.
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