30 th MAY 2024
III EUROPEAN MEETING OF CONFRATERNITIES AND BROTHERHOODS
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III EUROPEAN MEETING OF CONFRATERNITIES AND BROTHERHOODS

The European Network of Holy Week and Easter Celebrations is an organisation working for the dissemination of traditions linked to Holy Week and Easter, and in this way safeguard their rich heritage.

Its main goal is to contribute towards a greater understanding of this vast legacy which is still alive in many parts of Europe. A legacy that combines significant local differences with common elements spread across many regions.

The bearer communities structured in Brotherhoods and Confraternities are a key part that show us the great depth and social wealth that keeps these traditions alive. In this way, we are organising an european on-line meeting of Brotherhoods and Confraternities with the objective of generating a forum in which we can discuss, among other topics, the reality and challenges that will ensure the future continuity of our celebrations.

Registration is free of charge. We’re looking forward to meeting you!

Registration / to 28th May 2024

Registration for the meeting ends on 28th May 2024. Please send us the form with your details. The organisation will get in touch with the participants to confirm their registration near the time of the meeting.

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PROGRAMME III EUROPEAN MEETING OF CONFRATERNITIES AND BROTHERHOODS

17.00 Opening and Welcome. Host: Brian Bonnicci (Malta)

The Importance of Youth Groups in Holy Week and Easter Celebrations. Rui Ferreira (Portugal), Historian and expert in Holy Week traditions, Coordinator of the Scientific Committee of the European Network of Holy Week and Easter Celebrations

 

17.30 The Role of Young People in Brotherhoods and Confraternities and their Impact on Current Holy Week and Easter Celebrations.

  • Evolution in the organization and creation of costumes for extras who participate in biblical representations during Holy Week Processions in Braga (Portugal), in collaboration with brotherhoods and confraternities. Luis Ferreira
  • Holy Week traditions in Birgu Città Vittoriosa (Malta) from the perspective of youths. Christian Raggio

 

18.00 Involvement of young people in Musical Traditions of Holy Week and Easter

  • Participation of young people from Idanha a Nova (Portugal) in the tradition of the Song of Entrustment of Souls that takes place every Friday of Lent. João Diogo Mendonça Couchinho
  • Participation of young people in the “Za Krizen” procession and the Resounding Chants of the Passion on the island of Hvar (Croatia). Antonio Buj

 

18.30 Good Practices in Transmission Initiatives between Older and Young People

  • The work between the “Youth Delegation” and the “Age Table” during Holy Week in Puente Genil (Spain). Alejandro Bascón Lozano
  • The Meeting of Youth Groups in Orihuela (Spain) as a space for exchange between young people and veterans. Daniel Nieves Roldán

 

19.00 Final Thoughts from the Meeting. Rui Ferreira and Brian Bonicci

Questions and Answers

 

19.30 Closing and farewell

Registration / Free registration is available until 28th May 2024.

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