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Mendrisio Easter Procession
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When:
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21 Mar 2008 (annual)
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Where:
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Mendrisio
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Free
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Easter is celebrated traditionally in Mendrisio with a Good Friday procession, dating back to 1600, which begins at Padri Serviti monastery. As sombre funeral music is played to mark the occasion, the streets of the old town are illuminated by thousands of antique lanterns.
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