Stock Photo - The observance of Lent in Antigua (La Antigua) Guatemala. The Catholic celebrations leading to Holy Week. The venerated images of Jesus of Nazareth (Jesus Nazareno) and the Holy Virgin of Sorrow (Santisima Virgen de Dolores) are carried from their churches through the city on the shoulders of devoted followers who are burning incense while dressed in purple robes with white waistbands. The streets are covered with natural, aromatic carpets (alfombras) of flowers, pines, clover and fruits, which the residents put together and place in front of their homes.

Stock Photo: The observance of Lent in Antigua (La Antigua) Guatemala. The Catholic celebrations leading to Holy Week. The venerated images of Jesus of Nazareth (Jesus.

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