Elche celebrates the Cruz de Mayo procession
The city of Elche has celebrated the traditional Cruz de Mayo procession, a religious and cultural event that brings together residents and devotees.
Elche experienced the Cruz de Mayo procession this Saturday, one of the most deeply rooted religious celebrations in the city’s festive calendar.
The procession, which forms part of the local traditions linked to the month of May, brought together numerous faithful and residents in the streets of the historic centre of Elche.
Events of this kind keep popular devotion and the cultural heritage of Elche alive, combining religiosity with public participation in traditional acts that are repeated year after year.
Source: informacion.es
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