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Description:

Photograph in rectangular format and horizontal layout. Long shot of a procession on horse cart by the street as part of the Quasimodo Sunday. On the cart, there are pilgrims in typical clothes. The cart is decorated with Chilean flags, flowers, and palm leaves.

Context:

During its entire history, the museum has expressed an interest in developing knowledge and preserving popular traditions through the recollection of information and photographic and audiovisual records. Among the topics of interest, the religious traditions and expressions, which are fundamental to the cultural heritage of the communities, can be distinguished. These have a vital role in history, allowing to express spiritual values from groups of people. One of these traditions is the Quasimodo Sunday, a religious tradition strengthened in Chile, specifically in its central regions. It is celebrated the Sunday after Easter and combines Catholic and folkloric elements. During this celebration, riders on horseback, known as cuasimodistas, gather in churches to get the blessing from a priest and sharing communion with sick or disabled people that can’t assist to the Easter Sunday mass. The Quasimodo procession is consolidated as a demonstration of popular religiousness.

Subjects:
Outreach, Popular religiousness, Research and Teaching