an in-depth look at Semana Santa in Andalusia. I spent a full week, diving headfirst into the epic chaos of Semana Santa in Andalusia, where the streets come alive with a whirlwind of processions, incense, and drama that make even the most intense Netflix series look tame! It’s like Coachella for saints, but with more incense and less flower crowns This centuries-old tradition dates back to medieval Spain, where penitents process through the streets in solemn observance of the Passion of Christ, embodying themes of sacrifice, redemption, and solidarity. Today, Semana Santa stands as a powerful cultural and religious expression, uniting generations in a shared reverence for history, spirituality, and the enduring traditions
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| Photographer | Tobias Schult c/o Emeis Deubel |
A beloved fair in Spain is the ‘Semana Santa’, the Holy Week for Easter when Spanish Christians do penance during the last week of Lent. All of Spain becomes an extraordinary spectacle with music, processions, cultural and religious events – but Andalusia is special.
Tobias SCHULT c/o EMEIS DEUBEL is very interested in the culture of religious customs in southern Spain. Which is why he visited various cities in Andalusia to capture religious...
