Italy on Good Friday before Easter, an important day in the Catholic Church which plays a significant part in Italian life, is mourning the nearly 300 victims of the earthquake that rocked the town of Aquila 6 April. At least 150 people are being buried Friday, with dignitaries and officials from throughout Italy attending, reports the BBC.
Title: Good Friday procession in Ticino
Location: Mendrisio, Ticino
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Description: Various religious brotherhoods take part in the procession carrying small and oddly shapped lanterns. Two ancient statues are carried to the accompaniment of band music: the Simulacrum of the dead Christ and the statue of the Virgin of Seven Sorrows.
Date: 10 Apr 2009
Title: Good Friday mourners parade
Location: Romont, Fribourg
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Description: A traditional parade related to the Catholic holy week in which a group of mourners dressed in black have a procession carrying large crucifixes.
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Date: 11 Apr 2009
