During the dawn of this Good Friday, April 18, around 2.34 hours, a surveillance chamber recorded the moment in which a man destroyed a carpet made on Calle de la Cruz, located in Cuyenango, Suchitepéquez.
The unknown action unleashed the controversy in various social networks due to disrespect to the traditions of the time, taking into consideration that the carpet was going to be used for a processional courtship this Good Friday of 2025, so many people criticized man.
At present, Good Friday is one of the most representative and deep commemorations of the Christianityin which the crucifixion and death of Jesus of Nazareth on Mount Calvary. It is traditionally known as Black Friday and is celebrated during Holy Week as part of the Pascual Triduum.
“God has his reward To this man in heaven “,” What did the carpet did to that guy so barbarian And destroyer? “,” We must all respect others to be able to love God and this person has no brain “,” respect for the people’s is “,” the karma It will soon come to him “; were some of the comments on digital platforms.
Good Friday carpets
In the Republic of Guatemala, Holy Week carpets are a religious tradition that is usually celebrated on Good Friday. These carpets are made with sawdust, salt, flowers, fruit and other materials; to later be placed in the streets where the procession of the Holy Burial passes.
Currently, developing a carpet means that believers appreciate a favor or a miracle, so it becomes a personal obligation of these individuals to make a towards the image they venerate. In Guatemala, they are traditionally: Yacent chrysthe Nazarenes and the advocations of the Virgin of Soledad.
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According to various historians, the origin of these carpets is the result of a mixture of traditions from different places that have managed to last over time to this day. Taking into account that it is a tradition of religion Catholicit is believed that it began from the arrival of the Spanish conquerors.
According to Catholics, the tradition of elaborating religious carpets has as a biblical basis the passage of San MateoChapter 21: “And they brought the grove and chick, and put on them their mantles; and sat on them. And the company, which was very large, lay these mantles on the road; blessed the one who comes in the name of the Lord!”
Considering the importance of carpets during Holy Week, the actions of the man in whosetenango were extremely criticized and questionedbecause, in addition to being a Catholic tradition, thousands of people say that these activities have become part of Guatemala’s culture and history.
“This is simply destruction of the work that someone did with much dedication and affection. The man who did it is a person who has a miserable existence and lives full of hate. Surely you will have your payment, sooner or later, “added one of the Internet users on social networks, expressing his discomfort in the situation.