The Women in Black

Originally, only men could participate in Semana Santa processions as Nazarenos or penitents. The role of the Mujeres de la Mantilla, or mourners, made it possible for women to be a part of Holy Week observances in a public way. They carry candles and rosary beads and always wear all black-- from their lacey mantillas to their often surprisingly high-heeled shoes.

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