El Salvador Culture
Holy Week in El Salvador: A Vibrant Celebration of Faith and Tradition
Holy Week in El Salvador is one of the most celebrated cultural traditions of the country; it is a time that Salvadorans use for prayer, reflection, and gratitude. These festivities are also a time to get together with family and … Read more
Procession of the Christs of Izalco: Holy Thursday Salvadoran Tradition that Preserves Heritage
As in past years, Indigenous residents, parishioners of Izalco, and visitors alike will participate in the Procession of the Christs of Izalco. This Salvadoran tradition unfolds yearly on Holy Thursday during the Easter Week celebrations. During the Procession of the … Read more
Los Talcigüines of Texistepeque: A Salvadoran Holy Week Tradition Worth Experiencing
Every year, on Holy Monday, the famous Talcigüines of Texistepeque, dressed in red, take to the streets and whip visitors and locals alike to cleanse their sins. The whip-wielding demons hitting people is a cultural tradition of Texistepeque in the … Read more
Celebrate Palm Sunday in El Salvador: Five Towns to Visit & the Traditions You’ll Experience
Palm Sunday in El Salvador, also known as Domingo de Ramos, marks the beginning of the Holy Week—it commemorates Jesus’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem. The day includes the traditional blessing of palms, a procession, and the Palm Sunday Mass consisting … Read more
The 12th Jocote Baron Rojo Festival in San Lorenzo, Ahuachapan, Is Set for Sunday, March 30
SAN LORENZO, El Salvador — Thousands of visitors are expected to gather in the San Lorenzo district on Sunday, March 30, for the 12th annual Jocote Barón Rojo Festival, a celebration of the region’s renowned fruit. Organized by the Ahuachapán … Read more
Remembering Saint Oscar Arnulfo Romero: 45 Years of Courage, Faith, and Inspiration
On March 24, El Salvador commemorates the 45th anniversary of the assassination of Saint Oscar Arnulfo Romero—a date engraved in the hearts of Salvadorans as a powerful reminder of faith, justice, and courage. On the eve of the anniversary, hundreds … Read more
El Salvador’s Pacamara Coffee Day: Exploring the Rich Heritage of Pacamara Coffee
El Salvador’s Pacamara Coffee Day, celebrated annually on March 23, it honors the country’s renowned Pacamara coffee variety. 2025 marks its second year, highlighting the country’s rich coffee culture. The specific events planned for this day are uncertain, as the … Read more
