Flower carpet

The Procession

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April 7th 2009
This morning Dr. Iglesias picked us up early and brought his family along so that we could all go to a procession in a town called Izalco near the Immaculate Heart of Mary Orphanage. Since El Salvador is obviously a predominantly Catholic country, during the Holy Week they have processions to celebrate their faith every day. There are men in the town called Nazerenes who wear purple robes and ca ... read more

Central America Caribbean » El Salvador » Central » San Salvador

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El Salvador achieved independence from Spain in 1821 and from the Central American Federation in 1839. A 12-year civil war, which cost about 75,000 lives, was brought to a close in 1992 when the government and leftist rebels signed a treaty that prov... ... read more