The Act of Vesting the High Priest for the Processions

In the dressing area set up in the courtyard behind the Church of San Giovanni in Mendrisio, a participant who will portray the High Priest in the Holy Week Processions of Mendrisio has his costume adjusted, smiling warmly as he prepares for the event. In this space, arranged in the weeks leading up to Easter, the costumes of the procession’s characters are displayed, offering visitors a glimpse behind the scenes of the event. Here, volunteers and municipal staff work on preparing the processions, taking care each year of the inspection, maintenance, and arrangement of the costumes, highlighting the important organizational work that makes this tradition possible.