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Semana Santa (Words that don't exist in English)

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  • Chicotá
    The time WHEN the statues is moving.
  • Saeta
    A prayer THAT/WHICH is sung to the statue(s).
  • Madrugá
    The night THAT/WHICH Jesus was killed and when there are special processions during the night.
  • La Marcha
    Songs THAT/WHICH are played during the procession.
  • Capirote
    The cone THAT/WHICH the Nazarenos wear during the procession.
  • Levantá
    When the people carrying the statue quickly lift the statue to continue walking.
  • Costalero
    A person WHO helps carry the statues during the procession.
  • Torrijas
    A special dessert THAT/WHICH people eat during Semana Santa.
  • Petalá
    When people throw flower petals on the statues from above.
  • Bulla
    Large, noisy groups of people WHO are trying to watch the processions.
  • Paso / Palio
    A large, beautiful statue of Jesus or the Virgen Mary.