Praza Da Quintata De Vivos, Santiago de Compostela, Spain - Procession of the Holy Encounter

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At the end of my Camino journey, taking 8 days from to reach Santiago de Compostela from Sarria, I was lucky enough to find Procession of Holy Encounter in the centre of the city and followed the procession through the narrow streets for 20 minutes to the central Praza da Quintana De Vivos next to the Cathedral. I positioned myself in the middle of all of the people taking part and in front of, but not too close to, a tannoy speaker. 13 seconds after I pressed record the liturgy began. Tune in to also hear sombre music (advice as to which piece is welcome) played by the band, carrying of pasos (floats), the tapping of staves and dragging of chains.