Ariel Rodrigo Estrella, 18 years old, is ready for the role of his life. After months of training and carrying a wooden cross for miles, Ariel is ready.
The Iztapalapa reenactment first began in 1843 and has become the largest in Mexico. Over one million people will witness Ariel’s portrayal of Christ on Good Friday.
Semana Santa is celebrated throughout Mexico with the dramatic and emotional reenactments.
In Ixtapalapa a real crown of thorns is warn on the head of the actor portraying Jesus and thorny switches for lashings.
Those reenacting the events wear period costumes. They portray soldiers . . .
