Semana Santa: Holy Week in Guatemala

man decorates with sand

During Holy Week in Coban, in Alta Verapaz, and in other Guatemala towns, colored sawdust is used to create elaborately patterned alfombras or rugs in the streets.

 

Photo by Rob Cahill

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