There were colourful scenes on the streets of Izalco in El Salvador, when the local Roman Catholic faithful took to the streets for Holy Thursday (5 April).

The Catholic community of Izalco in Sonsonate, performed a centennial 'procession of the Christs' to mark the key day in Holy Week leading up to Easter Sunday.

The procession was suspended last year because of the pandemic, so this year's event had particular significance for attendees.

Twelve images of crucified Christ were carried by various Catholic brotherhoods through the streets of the town over 16 hours.

The event that is seen as particularly symbolic of the fervour of Holy Week in the country, as well as the influence of local indigenous customs on global Christian traditions.

Izalco is located 57km (35 miles) from the capital city of San Salvador, and retains its significant indigenous roots.

The Catholic community of Izalco in Sonsonate, performs this Holy Thursday the centenary and emblematic procession of the Christs. This procession is considered one of the most representative religious activities of the fervor of Holy Week in El Salvador. Izalco is a town located 57 kilometers from the capital city of San Salvador, which still retains indigenous roots. The procession of the Christs is made up of 12 images of the crucified Christ, which are carried by the butlers of various brotherhoods of the municipality for 16 hours through the different streets of the town and in which hundreds of people participate, including children, young people , men, women and the indigenous community.