A young man brings offerings to Maximón.
Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala (4/3/23)
People peek through the windows of the cofradia to get a glance of Maximón.
Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala (4/4/23)
Tz’utujil women adorn themselves with traditional garments in preparation for the procession of Maximón.
Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala (4/5/23)
Children lead the procession on Palm Sunday.
Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala (4/2/23)
On Palm Sunday the cofradia have a separate parade from the church in which they carry their own statue of Jesus riding a donkey through the town. Upon arriving at the church people rush to grab the dried palms that are attached to the figure, which are said to bring luck.
Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala (4/2/23)
Band members follow every procession during Holy Week, playing traditional songs.
Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala (4/4/23)
Members of the cofradia are welcomed into a home to celebrate and eat after the washing of Maximón’s clothes.
Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala (4/3/23)
On Monday of Holy Week, a limpieza takes place. That night Maximón is disrobed in private and his clothes are taken to Lake Atitlán to be washed, a process of cleansing in preparation for the new year.
Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala (4/3/23)
On Tuesday of Holy Week, young men bring palm flowers from outside town in what is known as the Procesión de los Corozos. The flowers are used for decorations during the week.
Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala (4/4/23)
Maximón is carried through town on the Wednesday of Holy Week.
Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala (4/5/23)