History | Ancient History on Instagram: "Semana Santa, or Holy Week, in Mallorca is one of the island’s most solemn and visually striking religious traditions, unfolding in the days leading up to Easter with processions that blend deep Catholic devotion and centuries-old ritual. Rooted in medieval brotherhoods known as cofradías, these events transform Mallorca’s towns and villages—especially Palma—into open-air stages of faith, music, and symbolism. Each evening, hooded penitents in flowing rob