Semana Santa, which translates to Holy Week in Spanish, is a religious observance marking the final week of Lent leading up to Easter. It serves as an annual tribute to the Passion of Jesus Christ and is widely celebrated across various Spanish-speaking cultures, including many towns and cities throughout Latin America.
The celebration is characterized by public processions organized by Catholic religious brotherhoods and confraternities that move through city streets. In certain regions of Latin America, these traditions are notable for incorporating the acculturation of pre-conquest beliefs into contemporary Catholic culture.