The Holy Week has always reminded us of suffering. But this year sorrow is more present than ever for most of us. And we are not even able to share the pain because we are confined to our homes. For all who cannot process through the streets of Palma or are not even on Mallorca right now here are some impressions of last years’ Easter processions. The Easter story tells us that light will conquer darkness, and life will triumph over death. Happy Easter, everybody, more than ever…

The sound of haunting drums and solemn trumpets fills the streets of Palma. Silent figures in long robes with pointed hoods are slowly walking through the narrow streets of the old town. Many of them barefoot on the cold cobblestone, some even wearing iron chains around their ankles. The processions carry me all the way to the medieval times. A last slow-down before Easter and spring kicks in with force and life comes to a bloom. No matter how often I’ve watched the Easter processions in Palma…