Day 30: Corpus Christi Preparations
Corpus Christi is one of the most important days of the year in Sevilla and is celebrated on a Thursday, 60 days after Palm Sunday. The celebration is dedicated to the Eucharist and dates back to the 15th century, when the processional route, still in vigor today, was established.
This evening, on the eve of the celebration, my speaking partner suggested we go check out some of the installations and it was a wonderful outing!
Throughout the week, and in particular on Wednesday afternoon and evening, Sevillanos decorate their balconies and windows, shops mount installations in their windows, and various organizations install altars along the city center’s streets. There is such a commitment to that practice that a jury awards prizes to the best installations. Rosemary and aromatic flowers are spread around the installations and on the streets.
Street altars
Bread, wheat (or palms) and grapes are the three elements that will appear on all altars.
Window decorations
Shop window installations (even from a famous Belgian chocolate maker)
Depending on how I feel (I’m fighting a cold), I might brave the crowds tomorrow to go see the actual procession.
Point De Vue 