The gipsy Christ
Director Eva Fernádnez, Mario de la Torre
Countries Spain
Duration 14 min
Synopsis
One of the most universal examples of Easter in Spain is The Gypsy Christ, which takes place every year in Sacramonte, the famous borough of Granada during the eve of Good Wednesday. Sacromonte is filled with bonfires everywhere to welcome the Christ of the Gypsies and the Holy Virgin of Sacromonte. The most orthodox religious devotion coexists with the popular fervor of the Gypsies who lives in this typically Andalusian borough during the long hours of the procession. These solemn processions give way to the joy of the Gypsies who sing and dance to their Christ to the Flamenco rhythm of saetas, alegrías and soleas. Years of tradition merge with a society in search of new changes.
One of the most universal examples of Easter in Spain is The Gypsy Christ, which takes place every year in Sacramonte, the famous borough of Granada during the eve of Good Wednesday. Sacromonte is filled with bonfires everywhere to welcome the Christ of the Gypsies and the Holy Virgin of Sacromonte. The most orthodox religious devotion coexists with the popular fervor of the Gypsies who lives in this typically Andalusian borough during the long hours of the procession. These solemn processions give way to the joy of the Gypsies who sing and dance to their Christ to the Flamenco rhythm of saetas, alegrías and soleas. Years of tradition merge with a society in search of new changes.