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Begins the evening of Easter Saturday at the Church of Corpus Christi-La Purisima Archena, as hundreds of youths and children wait for the Holy Christ of Mercy to march in step.
It is the procession of children, mixed the one and the other guilds in the same rows.
"We're thrilled because it is a commitment to young people.
Are also other events such as the conference of young brothers.
They organize it all as a youth council.
It's very nice to see something that was getting old is revitalized with these acts, "said Juan Pio Abenza, President of the Cabildo Guilds Higher Archena.
And is that Archena back the tradition of Easter, closing a circle that is becoming wider.
Patricia Fernandez, First Deputy Mayor of the town, says that "total and unconditional support to the traditions of our Holy Week is very important because it is of Regional Tourist Interest, since it is the cultural and religious activity where more archeneros and archeneras involved.
In addition, instilling our traditions to younger can enjoy long processions like this. "
People filled the sidewalks throughout the route, on either side of the street.
The balconies and windows are decorated with flags of the guilds, Spain and holders sizes, as painted in communion with the start of the holidays.
David Cerezo López, President of the Commission on Youth of Holy Week Archena, argues that "it is one of the best investments Archena future."
A procession for the children, to live a little Easter and see everything we stand for. "
The band of the OJE secondary to step all the way to the Church of San Juan Bautista, where he collected the first children's parade.
Ahead, the priest Alfonso Alburquerque followed the flags of all the fraternities in a row, one after another.
Mix all the colors and all the flags.
"The procession is very beautiful and striking.
It is what it takes to get ahead Archena Nazarenes and no rivalry between the fraternities, all mixed.
Because children do not understand color or rivalries, "said Celia López Garrido, one of the representatives of the Brotherhood of Christ the great strength of youth.
The owner comes to Christ Church and stands in front of the band at the front door.
Only heard, in the midst of silence, drums and bells.
Makes a soft air, and although the light is strong, the clouds hide the sun The trumpets play and the Holy comes down the aisle.
Alfonso Albuquerque spoken pastor states that "We have to congratulate, because it is a luxury to see children and young people walk with devotion to Christ.
While prayer is heard at the door the band still playing.
Excited, the pastor finishes and says that "we thank the Lord, because this event fills us with joy."
Source: Ayuntamiento de Archena
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