Semana Santa In Santa Rosa de Copan in Honduras

SANTA ROSA DE COPAN, HONDURAS - APRIL 10: Detail of the coloured carpet of seeds at the Holy Cross Procession on April 10, 2009 in Santa Rosa de Copan, Honduras. The small mountain town of Santa Rosa de Copan is well known for its traditional Semana Santa celebrations. Spanning a total of four days, a number of religious processions re-enact the events leading up to the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. On Friday morning the streets of the town are decorated with an impressive array of coloured carpets consisting of sawdust, flowers and seeds. The Holy Cross Procession, which takes place shortly afterwards, is regarded as the most spectacular procession of the week. (Photo by Nina Raingold/Getty Images)