The Holy Week, also known as the Holy Week, It is a very important religious date, in which the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ are remembered. It begins with Palm Sunday and ends with Easter Sunday.
During Holy Week, people dedicate themselves to praying and reflecting on Jesus Christ. During those days, various acts are performed, such as processions, the staging of the drama of the death and passion of Christ.
In most Latin American countries Holy Week is celebrated, however, in places on other continents, there is no Holy Week.
In which countries is Easter not celebrated?
– China:
In this country the majority of the population is Buddhist and therefore they do not celebrate Holy Week. However, the inhabitants who are Catholic can commemorate it in the respective churches.
In China, only 1% of the population has beliefs similar to American Christianity. In addition, that week is normal work and there is no recognition of special dates.
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– South Korea:
In this country there are several celebrations such as: Western New Year, Samiljeol (Independence Day), Hansik (Cold Food Day), International Labor Day, Sikmokil (Arbor Day), Christmas, but they do not commemorate the Holy Week.
– Japan:
The Asian country is not Christian, and therefore Holy Week is not celebrated, but it does profess the Shinto religion, which also has celebrations.
– Viet Nam
The dominant religions in this country are: Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism. For this reason, Easter and Christmas are not celebrated.
– Kazakhstan
International organizations indicate that religious freedom does not exist in this country. Christianity, beliefs and all its celebrations are prohibited.
– Mongolian
The dominant religion in this country is Tibetan Buddhism or Lamaism. A minority is Catholic and they only have three churches and a cathedral in the country’s capital.
– Uzbekistan
Uzbek customs and traditions are the oldest in the world and the most deeply rooted. From the above, practicing a different religion is prohibited. The government imposes strict controls on how the Islamic faith is practiced. Likewise, the rites and celebrations of other religions are prohibited.
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– Qatar
Some time ago Christianity was a clandestine religion, but thanks to the freedom of thought it is now more open, however, Holy Week is not celebrated.
