This video is about the procession of El Señor de la Columna from Atotonilco to San Miguel de Allende. The statue of El Senor de La Columna is in the Santuario de Atotonilco church and is sculpted out Chichimeca materials such as corn stalk, corn starch, and powdered orchid bulbs. The image depicts Christ leaning against a column, dressed in a white loincloth, and has the kiss of Judas present on his cheek. To commemorate the Lord of the Column, a procession of events takes place a week before Easter. The week starts off parading the statue of Christ around the town decorated with white and purple paper flowers. People are encouraged to join the walk, while local women adorn the statue with silk scarves that are later removed when the ceremony ends and safe-guarded for funerals and other rituals. When the image finally reaches the church, a list of events follows soon after during Holy Week. Many people embark on a pilgrimage to honor the sacrifice of Christ. People often offer prayer giving thanks to El Senor de La Columna for the pain he endured to save his people.
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