Holy Week in Cuenca
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Official nameSemana Santa de Cuenca
ObservedbyCuenca, Spain
TypeReligious, Historical, Cultural
SignificanceCommemoration of the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus
| Holy Week in Cuenca | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Official name | Semana Santa de Cuenca |
| Observed by | Cuenca, Spain |
| Type | Religious, Historical, Cultural |
| Significance | Commemoration of the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus |
| Celebrations | Processions |
| Begins | Palm Sunday |
| Ends | Easter Sunday |
| 2025 date | April 13 - April 20 |
| 2026 date | March 29 - April 5 |
| 2027 date | March 21 - March 28 |
| 2028 date | April 9 - April 16 |
| Frequency | Annual |
Holy Week in Cuenca (Semana Santa de Cuenca) is the most important religious event of Cuenca, Spain. It is celebrated in the week leading up to Easter (Holy Week among Christians). As a reflection of its cultural, historic and spiritual importance, Holy Week in Cuenca was declared Fiesta of International Tourist Interest of Spain.[1]
The Pasos are the core of the festival. They consist of a wooden sculpture or group of sculptures that narrates a scene from the Passion of Christ. Porters called Banceros carry them on a platform or staves.
