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Watch: Religious processions begin in Sevilla ahead of hugely important Holy Week – but what is Viernes de Dolores?

The Friday before Palm Sunday is known as Viernes de Dolores (Friday of Sorrows), and in some cities acts as an unofficial prelude to Semana Santa, especially in Sevilla, Granada, Malaga and Cadiz.

Laurence Dollimore
Religious processions began in some parts of Sevilla on Friday ahead of the hugely important Holy Week celebrations. The Friday before Palm Sunday is known as Viernes de Dolores (Friday of Sorrows), and in some cities acts as an unofficial prelud

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