Moving The Statue in Moron de la Frontera

These people walk in front of the statue of Jesus that is housed in his home church throughout the year, until he comes out, is carried to the Cathedral and back at Easter time. I know the outfits seem weird to us, but remember, Spain had this ritual dress LONG before the KKK thought to steal it from them. So these gentlemen, and children dressed the same, precede the statue.

See those young men with the white bandanas on their heads? They actually carry this puppy on their backs! And it is heavy, so they rotate positions. And they work out on the off season to prepare. It is hard work, and a privilege to be able to do this.

And here is the statue! This gentleman in the suit is guiding the men under the it, (see their white feet?) to turn the corner. They can't see, and they are carrying this heavy thing. I was amazed.

And finally, the band. I am a sucker for marching bands, they make me cry. So between the statue, the men that carried and look so tired, and the band, I was pretty weepy.

Isn't she cute? A drummer.