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Abono (Subscription)
Paid subscrption whereby the holder is assigned a seat along the offical route.
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Abrecalles
A series of 'varas' (metal or wooden insignias) joined together with cord and carried at the head of the procession by certain brotherhoods.
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Acólito (Acolyte)
'Acólito' is a child who provides assistance in church or during the procession. The term is usually applied to those who wear a dalmatic and carry long, ornate candlesticks ahead of each ceremonial platform.
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Advocación
A canonical title given to a religious image according to its representation in the Gospels or in the heart of the Catholic Church.
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Andar (Walk)
'Andar' (literally 'to walk') refers to the harmonious movement of a canopied ceremonial platform as it is carried along in a procession.
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Bacalao
'Bacalao' refers to a flag that usually bears the brotherhood's emblem.
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Bambalina
'Bambalina' refers to the velvet or mesh drapings embroidered in gold or silk that hang from the top canopy and are located at the front, back and sides of a ceremonial platform.
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Banda (Band)
'Banda' is a band that accompanies the Confraternities ahead of the ceremonial platforms or ahead of the Guiding Cross. There are certain 'silent' Confraternities who prefer not to have musical accompaniment.
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Bandera (Flag)
A square or oblong flag made from canvas, taffeta or other material attached to a pole and used as an insignia during the procession.
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Besamanos (Hand-kissing)
'Besamanos' (literally, Hand-kissing) is an act of worship, generally dedicated to the Virgin Mary, whereby a religious statue is offered to the faithful so that they may kiss her hands.
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Besapies (Foot-kissing)
'Besapies' (literally, Foot-kissing) is a similar form of worship to that of 'Besamanos' (Hand-kissing), but dedicated to the Lord. On this occassion, the faithful kiss the feet of a statue of Christ.
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Bocinas (Horns)
'Bocinas' (Horns) are symbolic insignia of ancient Roman trumpets. They are made of embossed, silver-gilt metal.
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Bulla (Crowds)
'Bulla' (Crowds) is the name given to the mass of people who congregate in certain streets along which a Confraternity passes.
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