Holy Week in Quito

Holy Week in Quito is a deeply spiritual and culturally significant event, marked by various religious ceremonies and processions. One of the most notable is the "Jesús del Gran Poder" procession, which attracts thousands of devotees and tourists each year. This solemn procession features penitents dressed in purple robes and cone-shaped hoods, known as "cucuruchos," who walk through the historic streets of Quito. The procession, led by a statue of Jesus carrying the cross, symbolizes devotion and penitence, and is a powerful representation of Quito's rich religious heritage.