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10. Semana Santa – Spain

Easter is the religious ceremony commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. While there are many festivals taking place over the world during this time, many people travel to Spain for this breathtaking festival. This is a highly celebrated event that involves a marching procession of brotherhoods from various churches, singing of hymns and floats carrying relevant statues.

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