Easter Celebration, Italy

Photograph by Andrea Guarneri

During the Easter holy celebration called Misteri (mystery) in Trapani, the devotees carry the scenes of Christ s passion on their shoulders all night long. When the day comes they take a break.

(This photo and caption were submitted to the 2012 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest.)

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