Brazilians take part in the procession of soul tradition during Holy Week

The Procession of Souls is a tradition in the city of Mariana, in the state of Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil that aims to preserve the memory and culture of the city, passing down the folklore and history of the community from generation to generation. On Holy Saturday, the faithful, dressed in white robes and hoods, carrying candles, replicas of bones and skulls, walk through the streets of the city, singing funeral songs.