A personal and unofficial guide to the Procession and the Dance of Death of Verges
Why Shrove Tuesday changes date, where Pancake Day comes from and how the final day before Lent differs across Europe and in Verges.
Shrove Tuesday: meaning, date and European traditions Read more...
What Carnival is, why its date changes and how European traditions differ, from Binche and Basel to Nice and the Sopa de Verges.
Carnival in Europe: origins, dates and traditions Read more...
On Maundy Thursday morning, the weather keeps the whole village on edge. Those preparing the Procession watch the sky, hoping that so many hours of work will be able to …
Maundy Thursday Morning in Verges Read more...
In the Christian calendar, Maundy Thursday commemorates Jesus’ Last Supper with his disciples. The evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper begins the Easter Triduum. Jesus’ death on the cross is …
Maundy Thursday in Verges Read more...
Holy Wednesday is the eve of the Procession’s big day in Verges. After days of rehearsal, there is still time to refine gestures, lines and the coordination between groups. Tomorrow …
Holy Wednesday in Verges: Rehearsal & Reflection Read more...
Holy Week in Verges begins long before the Procession takes to the streets. Rehearsals, preparations and the involvement of every generation shape a tradition that reaches far beyond the performance …
Holy Week in Verges: A Day-by-Day Guide Read more...
Looking back at these 25 years of the unofficial Verges Procession website, laprocessodeverges.com, is a fascinating journey to the early days of the internet. In 2026, I celebrate a quarter-century …
25 Years of the Verges Procession Website Read more...
Matthew Feliu i Medinyà was, without a doubt, the person who participated in the Dance of Death for the longest time. He joined at just **8 years old**, carrying one …
Mateu Feliu: A Legacy in the Verges Procession Read more...
After the Crucifixion, the Descent from the Cross and the Pietà bring the drama of the Verges Procession to the image of Mary holding the dead Jesus. The first is …
The Pietà: Descent from the Cross in Verges Read more...
The Third Fall brings together Jesus’s exhaustion and the spiritual meaning of his relationship with the cross. It is one of the scenes preparing the Verges Procession’s conclusion. Its history …
The Third Fall: exhaustion and the symbolism of the ‘Sweet Spouse’ Read more...