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"As part of the Holy Week celebrations, the city of Puerto Madryn has once again become the setting for one of its most iconic religious events: the traditional underwater Via Crucis. This combines faith, nature, and tourism as it takes place in the waters of the Nuevo Gulf. Footage filmed on Saturday, April 4, shows the edition held at the Luis Piedra Buena pier, where dozens of worshippers gathered. The ceremony recreates Jesus' path to crucifixion through the stations of the via crucis, one of the most significant practices of Christianity during Good Friday. "We are experiencing a new edition of our Underwater Via Crucis, unique in the world, and with an edition where today we have shared many things that also complement this celebration," said Gustavo Sastre, mayor of Puerto Madryn. The Via Crucis has a unique feature because part of the route is underwater, with divers, kayakers, and swimmers accompanying the cross during its submersion. "This experience is unique. I have come a couple of times already because it is magical to see how the cross enters the water with all the divers, the swimmers, the kayakers, everything. It is truly impressive to see them from the pier," commented tourist Gerardo Ibanez. This event, which is considered distinctive worldwide, has become one of the city's main attractions during Holy Week. Every year, it attracts a large crowd who follow the procession from the shore, illuminating the night with candles and creating an atmosphere of deep spirituality. "I feel a great emotion. For me it is very important because I am Catholic, apostolic, and Roman. It is a huge responsibility, and also for me it is like a reward that my colleagues give me, allowing me year after year to be the one leading the via crucis," said Ricardo Orri, Whaling Captain. This year, the Via Crucis was held in a different format, as a re-enactment, without the usual departure from the church, and all activities were concentrated in the port area. Despite this change, attendance was still significant, reaffirming the symbolic and cultural importance of this event with more than two decades of history that combines religious tradition with the city's maritime identity."
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