Holy Week Celebrated In Larantuka

LARANTUKA, EAST NUSA TENGGARA, INDONESIA - APRIL 15: Catholic worshippers clean the tombs of their ancestors during Holy Week celebrations, known as 'Semana Santa' on April 15, 2014 in Larantuka, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Easter celebrations in Larantuka started in the 16th century, when Portuguese missionaries entered and acculturated the local people. The ritual appeals to the pilgrims and people from various regions in Indonesia, who come to follow the procession. Holy Week marks the last week of Lent and the beginning of Easter celebrations. Catholics make up approximately 3% per cent of the population of the predominantly Muslim country. (Photo by Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images)