Latinoamericanos celebran Semana Santa

The video highlights the vibrant expressions of Catholic faith across Latin America during Good Friday. In Peru, thousands participate in a procession for the Lord of Miracles. In Mexico, the city of Taxco sees believers engaging in traditional penitence, including self-flagellation and carrying heavy burdens. Meanwhile, in Bolivia, artists from Bolivia and Peru gather in Oruro to showcase their faith through artistic creations, including sand sculptures depicting Christ and the Resurrection.

What is one of the traditional practices observed by Catholics in Latin America during Good Friday?

• Exchanging gifts

• Religious processions

• Singing carols

• Lighting fireworks

In which country do believers participate in a procession in honor of the Lord of Miracles?

• Argentina

• Mexico

• Bolivia

• Peru

What is a penitential act performed by men in Taxco, Mexico, during Good Friday?

• Fasting for a week

• Dancing in the streets

• Carrying heavy bundles of thorns

• Walking on hot coals

What do women called 'encorvadas' do as a form of penance in Mexico?

• Bake traditional bread

• Sing hymns

• Carry crucifixes and drag chains

• Paint religious murals

How do artists in Bolivia express their faith during Good Friday?

• By organizing concerts

• By writing poetry

• By creating sand sculptures

• By performing plays