Thursday, May 3, 2012

Alfombras


In Central American countries, Semana Santa, or Holy Week is always a huge celebration. Local businesses and families come together to create spectacular carpets called Alfombras made of sand, sawdust and plants and flowers. Here in Antigua, Guatemala, finishing touches are put on an Alfombra sitting right in the middle of a cobblestone street.

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