Friday of Sorrows

Before the start of Holy Week, Bigastro stages a solemn procession around its darkened streets.

First in the procession is the statue of Jesus on the cross.

Following is  the statue of Mary, with tears in her eyes, comforting her son.

The paso is borne on the shoulders of ladies dressed in blue robes.

Accompanying the procession are two drums which best out a steady mournful rhythm, a long horn which produces a doleful sound and a choir that sing at various points on the route.

Bigastro may not be able to rival nearby Orihuela with it many pasos and parades day and night during Holy Week but it still manages to capture the emotion of the occasion with its Via Crucis and the Encuentro.