The El Hatillo municipality, historical and tourist heritage of the capital city, began the development of the Holy Week 2024 agenda this Tuesday with a wide variety of liturgical activities that residents and visitors have enjoyed since last Friday.
Until next March 31, Caracas families will be able to come to commemorate the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ in the 7 churches of the town, in the central town and at the different established meeting points.
The mayor of the jurisdiction, Elías Sayegh, expressed the importance of preserving and celebrating all those religious and cultural traditions that are a fundamental part of the Christian identity of the community and its history, according to a press release from the mayor's office.
“El Hatillo is a town of faith, one that lives with special fervor and joy these dates of reflection and religious encounter. That is why we want to invite you all to come as a family and be part of the different events that are going to take place in our historic center and in the churches of our municipality,” he highlighted.
Among the main activities scheduled in the El Hatillo 2024 Holy Week agenda are:
● Nazarene procession (Holy Wednesday, March 27): From 7:00 PM the surroundings of Plaza Bolívar welcome the Nazarene of San Pablo next to the sacred image of Christ with the cross on his back.
● Living Crucifixion (Holy Thursday, March 28): A live representation of said biblical scene will be held at the El Hatillo Amphitheater. It will feature the participation of the group 23 de Marzo and will begin at 7:00 PM
● Visit to the 7 Temples (Good Friday, March 29): At 8:30 AM a tour of the 7 municipal churches where the different commemorations have been carried out during Holy Week is offered.
● Transfer and Procession of the Holy Sepulcher (Good Friday, March 29): From the chapel of El Calvario, at 2:00 PM, the Holy Sepulcher is transferred to the parish temple where, starting at 7:00 PM, it is received and accompanied by parishioners to their procession through the town.
● Easter Vigill (Holy Saturday, March 30): The different temples in the town open their doors at 7:00 PM to receive those who commemorate the resurrection of Christ. Attendees are asked to bring candles, handkerchiefs and bells.
● Children's Easter Rally (Easter and Resurrection Sunday, March 31): Starting at 2:00 PM, families can register and participate in a fun Easter egg hunt, with riddles and prizes. This activity will take place in Plaza Bolívar.
Safe Easter Operation
With the aim of promoting safety and order in all liturgical activities, the Mayor's Office of El Hatillo will have officials deployed throughout the town, including police officers, Civil Protection officials and El Hatillo Health professionals. Thanks to the security ecosystem that El Hatillo has, it is considered the safest municipality in Caracas so that residents and visitors can enjoy activities in complete safety.
“We announce that in El Hatillo we are waiting for you with everything you need in one place. We have hundreds of officials at the service of the community, protecting the life, physical integrity and property of our people, monitoring public order and alert to any situation that represents a risk,” said Elías Sayegh.
In the event of any eventuality, the Mayor's Office of El Hatillo makes the number 0212-311POLI (3117654) available to citizens, for immediate communication and the reporting and management of all emergencies. Likewise, it is recommended to stay up to date with social networks and the Mayor's website to obtain more information about these festivities.
