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Viernes Santo, Saeta y Subida – Úbeda, Semana Santa 2010

Posted on Tuesday, 2 November, 2010 by John

My Collins Dictionary defines saeta as an arrow or dart or secondary meaning a sacred song in flamenco style. This one, sung to Nuestra Señora de la Soleda, certainly hits the mark. Nowhere else in europe except Andalucía can one hear this plaintive sound that seems to strike right into the soul. Juan and I [...]

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Viernes Santo (2), Semana Santa in Úbeda – Entrances

Posted on Tuesday, 27 April, 2010 by John

Start of the procession of the Cofradía del Santísimo Cristo de la Expiración y María Santísima de los Dolores from la Iglesía de la Santísima Trinidad. Christ Crucified and the Blessed Virgin (Our Lady) of Sorrows leaving Holy Trinity Church. One of eight processions that took place on Good Friday.
This scene was one of the [...]