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Some powerful pictures from the Passion of the Christ re-enactment procession which went through Benque last week. 

"Benque Viejo Passion Play images.  Not much to say, images speak for themselves. Beautifully created, well directed, passionately acted.... gets better every year.  Please feel free to share and tag someone you know.  Photography courtesy Subrata Basu."

The Passion of the Christ re-enactment in Benque will be on April 18th, and they are doing a casting call.  If you're interested, contact Jimmy Leslie or Lorena Calderon, or call 823-2024.

"A call to all youths who would like to be part of this year's cast for "The Passion of the Christ" dramatization 2014.  For more information contact Lorena Melgar Calderón or Jimmy Leslie, if you would like to be part of this annual event and reminiscence of our Lord Jesus Christ in Calvary...where He laid His life for the sake of our salvation.  The rehearsal dates to be announced soon.  If you wish to help in anyway or make a donation to make this event bigger than ever visit Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Parish Office on Church Street in Benque Viejo del Carmen or call 501-823-2024."

The Benque Viejo Town Council posted lots of great pictures of the sawdust tapestries and the Passion of the Christ re-enactment.  They have a nice webpage where they post pictures and information.

Benque's culture and history show during Holy Week, and this year there's a lot happening for it.  Palm Sunday(pictures) was celebrated yesterday.  They are doing a Eucharist and Procession tonight in honor of Our Lady of Sorrows.  Tomorrow night, it's the procession of El Encuentro.  Friday is the famous Sawdust Art Project, and the Passion of the Christ re-enactment.   Saturday is the Easter Vigil.  Happy Holy Week!