Pilgrimage to Chimayo
by Debra Martz
Title
Pilgrimage to Chimayo
Artist
Debra Martz
Medium
Photograph - Digital Art Photography
Description
A statue of a pilgrim and a mural painted on the wall of a building in Chimayo representing an annual pilgrimage that started years and years ago and continues to date. That is, with the exception of 2020 and 2021, due to the pandemic. They shuttered the parish the afternoon of Good Friday, closing the destination point for one of Northern New Mexico’s most cherished religious events.
"During Holy Week in New Mexico, tens of thousands of pilgrims make their way to a small village in Northern New Mexico. Some arrive by foot, some crawl on their hands and knees, many are carried by others or come by wheelchair, and some even arrive on horseback.
When you drive anywhere in New Mexico during Holy Week, you will see them walking. This will be on freeways, country roads, and city streets. They are all heading to El Santuario de Chimayo, one of the most important Catholic pilgrimage centers in the U.S
Those who walk this route are supported by the community. Especially on Good Friday, the State blocks off lanes of the main roads leading to Chimayo. People in the community give the pilgrims water, fruit, and encouragement.
If you will be going during Holy Week, however, don't even think of driving there. At best, only one lane will be open and it will be creep-and-crawl all the way. "
Read more https://www.newmexicoexplorer.com/pilgrimage-to-chimayo/ I've enhanced the mural to brighter colors and added a few layers of texture overall.
©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved
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"New Mexico" and "Digital Art PHotography"
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August 30th, 2021
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