""Holy Week means an expression of faith," said Maite Olivares. She expresses her faith in a way unique to Spain and typical of this region, with the saeta. It's a passionate flamenco song, sung a cappella and often improvised, dedicated to Jesus and the Virgin Mary. "It's something so intimate and so explosive," Olivares said, describing the wild mix of emotions she feels while singing saeta. "It's an implosion of everything in a single expression.""
"Maria Angeles Bermudo is among those who find meaning in Semana Santa processions despite not identifying as religious. She said she's not an atheist, but she doesn't identify as religious either. Still, Semana Santa processions make an impact on her."
Each spring, Seville's Holy Week transforms the city with parades featuring gilded floats, music, and passionate expressions of faith. From Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, 61 Catholic brotherhoods process through the historic center, culminating at the Gothic cathedral. Despite a decline in Catholic identification, many, including non-religious individuals, find deep meaning in the celebrations. The saeta, a flamenco song dedicated to Jesus and the Virgin Mary, exemplifies the emotional connection residents have with this tradition, highlighting its significance beyond mere religious observance.
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