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Day of the cross

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By HT Correspondent
Updated On May 03, 2012 02:33 pm IST
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Chipas, a traditional cheese and corn bun, are seen hanging from a decorated cross on the eve of Kurusu Ara, or the Day of the Cross. REUTERS/Jorge Adorno expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 03, 2012 02:33 pm IST

Chipas, a traditional cheese and corn bun, are seen hanging from a decorated cross on the eve of Kurusu Ara, or the Day of the Cross. REUTERS/Jorge Adorno

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A group of 'estacioneros' march during a candlelight procession on the eve of Kurusu Ara or Day of the Cross, in Asuncion, Paraguay. In Paraguay the Christian tradition of honoring the cross on May 3 is combined with the ancient Guarani celebration of Kurupi, the god of wealth, germination and procreation. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 03, 2012 02:33 pm IST

A group of 'estacioneros' march during a candlelight procession on the eve of Kurusu Ara or Day of the Cross, in Asuncion, Paraguay. In Paraguay the Christian tradition of honoring the cross on May 3 is combined with the ancient Guarani celebration of Kurupi, the god of wealth, germination and procreation. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)

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Chipas, a traditional cheese and corn bun, are seen decorating an altar on the eve of Kurusu Ara, or the Day of the Cross, in Asuncion. Paraguayans typically celebrate it with chipas, which are traditional cheese and corn buns, used to decorate shrines and altars. The chipas will later be handed out to attendees. REUTERS/Jorge Adorno expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 03, 2012 02:33 pm IST

Chipas, a traditional cheese and corn bun, are seen decorating an altar on the eve of Kurusu Ara, or the Day of the Cross, in Asuncion. Paraguayans typically celebrate it with chipas, which are traditional cheese and corn buns, used to decorate shrines and altars. The chipas will later be handed out to attendees. REUTERS/Jorge Adorno

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A group of 'estacioneros' march during a candlelight procession on the eve of Kurusu Ara or Day of the Cross, in Asuncion, Paraguay. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 03, 2012 02:33 pm IST

A group of 'estacioneros' march during a candlelight procession on the eve of Kurusu Ara or Day of the Cross, in Asuncion, Paraguay. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)

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Actors from the group 'Hara' perform in front of the National Pantheon of The Heroes before a procession on the eve of Kurusu Ara, or the Day of the Cross, in Asuncion. REUTERS/Jorge Adorno expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 03, 2012 02:33 pm IST

Actors from the group 'Hara' perform in front of the National Pantheon of The Heroes before a procession on the eve of Kurusu Ara, or the Day of the Cross, in Asuncion. REUTERS/Jorge Adorno

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'Estacioneros' march during a candlelight procession on the eve of Kurusu Ara or Day of the Cross, in Asuncion, Paraguay. In Paraguay the Christian tradition of honoring the cross on May 3 is combined with the ancient Guarani celebration of Kurupi, the god of wealth, germination and procreation. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 03, 2012 02:33 pm IST

'Estacioneros' march during a candlelight procession on the eve of Kurusu Ara or Day of the Cross, in Asuncion, Paraguay. In Paraguay the Christian tradition of honoring the cross on May 3 is combined with the ancient Guarani celebration of Kurupi, the god of wealth, germination and procreation. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)

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A 'estacionero' march during a candlelight procession on the eve of Kurusu Ara or Day of the Cross, in Asuncion, Paraguay. In Paraguay the Christian tradition of honoring the cross on May 3 is combined with the ancient Guarani celebration of Kurupi, the god of wealth, germination and procreation.(AP Photo/Jorge Saenz) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 03, 2012 02:33 pm IST

A 'estacionero' march during a candlelight procession on the eve of Kurusu Ara or Day of the Cross, in Asuncion, Paraguay. In Paraguay the Christian tradition of honoring the cross on May 3 is combined with the ancient Guarani celebration of Kurupi, the god of wealth, germination and procreation.(AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)

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Paraguayans participate in a procession on the eve of Kurusu Ara, or the Day of the Cross, in Asuncion. Kurusu Ara, a Catholic religious festival that is combined with local Gurani cultures, falls annually on May 3. REUTERS/Jorge Adorno expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 03, 2012 02:33 pm IST

Paraguayans participate in a procession on the eve of Kurusu Ara, or the Day of the Cross, in Asuncion. Kurusu Ara, a Catholic religious festival that is combined with local Gurani cultures, falls annually on May 3. REUTERS/Jorge Adorno

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Franciscan Sisters participate in a procession on the eve of Kurusu Ara, or the Day of the Cross, in Asuncion. REUTERS/Jorge Adorno expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 03, 2012 02:33 pm IST

Franciscan Sisters participate in a procession on the eve of Kurusu Ara, or the Day of the Cross, in Asuncion. REUTERS/Jorge Adorno

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