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Easter (in Sardinian language: Pasca Manna ) in Sardinia celebrates the meeting of Pagan and Christian rites, in a fascinating union, full of ritual charm.
The Holy Week in Sardinia: Easter 2010 4th April
Palm Sunday (in Sardinian language: Dominiga ‘e Prama)
The Holy Week starts on Palm Sunday. The celebration includes the blessing and distribution of palm leaves, twisted into various shapes, and olive branches to the population.
The Procession of the Mysteries: Holy Monday (in Sardinian language: Lunis Santu) and Holy Tuesday (in Sardinian language: Martis Santu). These fascinating rites recall the Passion of Jesus.
Holy Wednesday (in Sardinian language: Mercuris Santu) In several towns is the day for dressing in mourning.
The Sepulchres Worship, Maundy Thursday (in Sardinian language: Giobia Santa)
All Sardinian churches are set up with a traditional mourning ornament: su nčnniri (greenish yellow wheat germs).
The Deposition from the Cross (in Sardinian language: Su Scravamentu): Good Friday (in Sardinian language: Chenabura Santa). For more than two centuries some Jesus Christ jointed statues of exceptional artistic workmanship have been used, giving the celebration much more realism.
Holy Saturday (in Sardinian language: Sabadu Santu) In Cagliari and other villages the Deposition from the Cross( s’ Iscravamentu) is celebrated on Holy Saturday.
Easter Sunday: The Meeting (in Sardinian language: S’Incontru) Bells ring to the Glory, the simulacra of the Sorrowful Mother leave the mourning clothes to celebrate S'Incontru: the meeting between the risen Christ and his mother, the Virgin Mary.
photo: Sara Muggittu www.mamoiada.net
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