THE Holy Week and the Easter holiday They approach, and several cities in Brazil have prepared special schedules for residents and tourists.
Holy Week, one of the most important celebrations for Catholics, mobilizes faithful around the world in honors, prayers, meditations, retreats and much devotion. In Brazil, the date is also marked by symbolic traditions that involve, besides much faith, the meeting of families.
On Holy Friday, the image of Jesus is led by the streets between corners, prayers and candles lit. In many places, this is the largest procession of Holy Week.
Celebrations for Brazil
The celebrations and stagings of the Passion of Christ moves a series of actions in all parts of Brazil. THE CNN He surveyed some celebrations that have already been released by municipal administrations.
In Northeast Region the João Pessoa Cultural Foundation (Funjope) released the dates of the Passion of Christ presentations in the 2025 neighborhoods. In all, there will be ten staging. The first, from Cenarium Artistic Productions, began last Saturday (12) and the last will be on Thursday (24), in the Banking neighborhood.
In Pernambuco, the 56th edition of the Passion of Christ of New Jerusalem, located in the municipality of Brejo da Madre de Deus, Agreste de Pernambuco, 180 kilometer from Recife, celebrates the largest outdoor theater in the world.
The theater city has nine stages and 100,000 square meters, representing biblical scenarios. This year, José Loreto plays Jesus, Leticia Sabatella is Maria, Leopoldo Pacheco is Pilate and Werner Schünemann makes Herod. With a cast of 450 people and about 600 behind -the -scenes professionals, the show attracts about 70,000 people during Holy Week and will have daily stagings until April 20.
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In southern region in Chapecó (SC), more than 20,000 people are expected at the event, on the stage of the Jardim do Lago Sports Complex Campo.
In the interior of Rio Grande do Sul, in Alegrete (RS), for the first time in the city there will be a theatrical staging of the Passion of Christ. The show, which portrays the last hours of Jesus of Nazareth in Calvary, will be presented this Thursday (17).
Programming in SP
With options ranging from traditional Stagings of the Passion of Christ to activities such as egg hunting the celebrations organized in the municipalities, offer cultural and religious attractions to celebrate the date. THE prolonged holiday amended with the Tiradentes Day it is an opportunity to travel through the state.
The Secretariat of Tourism and Travel of the State of São Paulo (Setur-SP ) released a list of 14 municipalities that offer special activities of Easter .
“These are cultural activities and expressions that complement the range of attractions of São Paulo destinations, and attract tourists from all over Brazil,” says Roberto de Lucena, Secretary of Tourism and Travel.
With deep fervor and love for God, the National Sanctuary of Aparecida From April 13 to 20, 2025, the memory of the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus will honor.
In Quarry Campinas Region, the Staging the Passion of Christ on April 12 and 13, and the Via sacra on the hill of Christ on the 18th. Holambra also in the region, will have the Easter village Throughout April, with thematic decoration and the presence of the bunny.
Stagings of the Passion of Christ in Featured
Tambaú in the region Central Anhanguera charms will have processions and religious events throughout Holy Week. Piracaia in the region Between mountains and waters promotes the traditional Easter party at the House of the Artisan on April 19th.
Saint Isabel in the metropolitan region of São Paulo, presents the 25th edition of Staging the Passion of Christ inspired by the Renaissance Theater of William Shakespeare. Santana de Parnaíba also in the metropolitan region, it presents the “Passion Drama “With a show that involves more than a thousand people.
Options for all audiences
In São Roque Catarina Fashion Outlet performs the Catarina Easter Market On April 18, 19 and 20, with workshops, thematic stores and musical attractions. São José dos Campos in the region of Mantiqueira Paulista presents the Easter Auto With the theme “The Journey”, from April 14 to 20.
Cubatão in the administrative region of Santos, holds the 54th edition of the Staging the Passion of Christ On April 18th. Cajati registration region, presents the Passion of Christ with a cast of local volunteers and live soundtrack.
Paraguaçu Paulista Marília region, stages Passion of Christ On April 18th. Marilia also presents the Staging the Passion of Christ in the people park. Colombia Barretos region, will have the Passion of Christ on the 18th.
Olympia the national capital of folklore, holds masses in various parishes and a Staging the Passion of Christ In the Sanctuary Our Lady Aparecida.
This content was originally published in Passion Stagings: Where do the main presentations take place in Brazil? on the CNN Brazil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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