Semana Santa en Chihuahua

After a week of preparation for the festivities to come, on the eve of Holy Thursday, the crowds disperse and listen in the darkness to the mysterious sound of beating drums. The Siriame governor of the Tarahumaras, gives the order to commence the dances starting with the ritual towards the four cardinal points, giving way to the festivities. Women are allowed to participate on Thursday and Friday only, so their participation consists of a procession at the altar. The men make use of their strength and ability to dance for 30 continuous hours during which they offer the dance Duburi dedicated to the Sun and the mother Moon for a newborn child, to bless their harvest and for the health of their family.