Semana Santa, or Holy Week, is one of Spain's most spectacular traditions celebrating Easter through religious processions, music, and culture. During Semana Santa, large religious floats called pasos weighing over 1000 kilograms are carried through the streets by groups of men called Nazarenos for up to 14 hours. The best places to experience Semana Santa are in southern Spain, especially in Granada, Seville, and Marbella, where the schools remain open, allowing people to learn Spanish while discovering this famous festival.

1. SEMANA SANTA
Truly one of Spain's most breathtaking
celebrations,Easter is a one-of-a-kind
display of tradition,music,culture,theatre
and religion.If you're thinking of learning
Spanish,consider doing so during Semana
Santa! One of the best parts of Enforex is
that we're open all year round,even
during festivals like this!

2. The south is the best place to
experience a Semana Santa in
Spain,making our schools in
Granada,Sevilla and Marbella prime
destinations to both learn Spanish
and discover the magic of this
world-famous festival.

3. SEMANA SANTA
As we're approaching Easter, here are ten things you
need to know about Semana Santa in Spain and
Latin America:
1 - Semana Santa commemorates the Passion of
Christ in the Catholic tradition.
2 - It takes place the week directly before Easter.
3 - It is considered the major celebration in Spain
and most Latin American countries.

4. 4 - Each 'paso' (religious float carried on
shoulders) can weigh over 1,000
kilograms.
5 - It takes about 40-50 men, called
Nazarenos and organized in 'cofradias'
(brotherhoods) to carry one paso.
6 - Some Nazarenes walk barefoot with
shackles and chains for up to 14 hours.
7 - Despite appearances, Nazarenes
have nothing to do with the KKK.

5. 8- In Spain, 'torrija' is traditionally
enjoyed during Semana Santa.
9- Ecuadorians eat 'fanesca', a bean and
grain soup with a fish base, only during
Semana Santa.
10- The color purple plays a significant
role in the Christian religion during
Semana Santa, it is related to suffering.