We went into town, to see what the main event was about. All I knew, was that we should be in the main square at 12:30. Now that we are getting into the Spainish way of life, we know that this means pootling into town at 12.25. (Actually, we still can't do it, so we left at 12:10!) The main display in the square, was the arrival of Jesus Christ bearing his cross, and being met by the Holy Mother. The scene was quite dramatic really. Drums were being beaten, and the processions slowly passed each other, in the middle of the square. At the moment of passing, the bearers lifted their pyre's right up into the air, on raised arms. Quite a feat, as these things are very heavy. Everyone clapped and cheered.
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