Carnival in Europe: origins, dates and traditions
What Carnival is, why its date changes and how European traditions differ, from Binche and Basel to Nice and the Sopa de Verges.
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Maundy Thursday Morning in Verges
On the morning of Maundy Thursday, the entire town of Verges is abuzz with activity, and the weather is the main topic of conversation. The Maundy Thursday preparations in Verges …
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In the Christian calendar, Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his disciples. For the people of Verges, this day marks the peak of Holy Week, where …
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What is Celebrated on Holy Wednesday? Holy Wednesday in Verges marks a pivotal moment, signaling the end of Lent and the beginning of the Easter celebrations. This day is remembered …
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We will review Holy Week in Verges day by day, exploring how this unique Easter tradition is experienced in the historic Catalan town. Holy Week is the principal festival of …
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25 Years of the Verges Procession Website
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 …
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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 …
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The Pietà: Descent from the Cross in Verges
Once the drama of the Crucifixion is over, the atmosphere in Verges transforms. The Little Square falls silent, a bare stage where only the figure of Jesus on the cross …
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Third Fall in Verges: The Final Surrender
After the noise and fury of the Second Fall at Plaça 11 de Setembre, the Third Fall in Verges transports us to a completely different state of mind. It is …
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The Second Fall: Verges Procession
While the First Fall in The Little Square sets the stage for Jesus’s ordeal, the Second Fall Verges Procession scene is where the hostility of The Jews erupts into a …
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