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Description:

Photograph in rectangular format and horizontal layout. There is a long shot of a kid selling olive tree bunches and a woman sitting on the ground offering bunches to another person. The scene occurs in the San Francisco church entrance, located in the center of Santiago, as part of Palm Sunday, a Catholic celebration.

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 Palm Sunday, celebrated the Sunday before Easter. That day, believers attend church carrying palm or olive tree bunches, symbolizing the welcoming and cheer to Jesus Christ. The Palm procession is a popular tradition in many communities, where believers gather to carry and bless their bunches while performing songs of praise.

Subjects:
Outreach, Popular religiousness, Research and Teaching