A Fiesta that has been declared of
Regional Interest to Tourists.
Easter in Ponferrada is a clear example of tradition and religious fervour. In the year 1400 there is evidence of the founding of the Brotherhood of los Palmeros, which disappeared later, and the Brotherhood of Vera Cruz which joined the Third Order in the Chapel of Saint Antonio del Campo.
The
Brotherhood of Jesús Nazareno. was born in the
Chapel of El Carmen around the year 1650. Later on the
Brotherhood of Jesús del Silencio (1944) is born under the protection of the Parish of Saint Pedro (1994); it is linked to a silent and multitudinous procession that takes place on Easter Wednesday and the
Brotherhood of Santiago (1990) from the parish Flores del Sil.
The
"Nazareno Lambrión Chupacandiles" rings a small bell along the streets of the town so as to announce that Easter is coming. Easter events are officially presented by a person who inaugurates the activities in the theatre Bérgidum.
More info:
Holy week Brotherhoods Museum
Besides the religious celebrations, people usually drink the typical “limonada”that is carefully prepared in cafeterías and cellars.