HOLY WEEK IN CAGLIARI
Every year in the center of Cagliari an ancient sacred ritual is re-enacted. The Passion and the Death of Jesus.
Solemn songs, tears and grief.
This represents the evocative mourning of the whole population.
- RITES
the evocative celebrations of Passion, in
the old parts of town - PROTAGONISTS
simulacra and banners, women in black
and men in white - CALENDAR OF EVENTS
three processions on Friday - ORIGINS AND MEANINGS
ancient rites and timeless spells - CURIOSITIES
is nenniris, is ascurtus,
popular beliefs
texts Grazia Villani
photos Piercarlo Murru
web editing SP