Glorious Encounter in Gandia Closes Holy Week with Burst of Color and Joy

Gandia's Plaza Mayor filled with confraternity members and residents to witness the culmination of Holy Week.

Image of a square full of people celebrating with confetti and petals in the air.
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Image of a square full of people celebrating with confetti and petals in the air.

Gandia's Holy Week, declared a National Tourist Interest Festival, concluded in 2026 with the traditional Glorious Encounter, an event full of symbolism and emotion that gathered hundreds of people in the Plaza Mayor.

The event began with the solemn procession of the Risen Christ, which paraded through the city streets to reach the central point of the celebration. This act, symbolizing the Resurrection of Christ, saw a large participation of confraternity members.
One of the most anticipated and emotional moments of the Encounter was the changing of the mantle of the Mare de Déu de la Soledat (Our Lady of Solitude). The traditional black color of mourning was replaced by a vibrant sky blue, a gesture representing the transition from sadness to the joy of resurrection.
Hundreds of confraternity members expressed their joy by throwing candies and petals into the air, creating a spectacular and colorful scene. Gandia's Plaza Mayor transformed into a festive setting, welcoming both residents and visitors who did not want to miss this conclusion of Holy Week.