(28 Mar 1997) Natural Sound
Thousands of pilgrims from across the world, some carrying wooden crosses and others singing hymns, walked along the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem on Good Friday to retrace the route tradition says Jesus took to his crucifixion.
The observances came at a time of growing tension between Israel and the Palestinians with Israeli riot police patrolling the 'Way of Sorrows'.
Despite the heavy security, the Good Friday procession took place in a festival atmosphere.
The annual procession began in the 'walled old city' of Jerusalem along the Via Dolorosa.
Tradition says this was the path Jesus talk on his way to crucifixion.
Thousands of pilgrims turned up to retrace Jesus' steps, this 20-year-old Colombian man taking pains to make it as realistic as possible.
UPSOUND: \"Make way\".
A Chilean pilgrim dressed up as a Roman soldier complete with breast plate and spear.
However, most came as themselves taking time to reflect on the significance of Easter - praying and singing hymns.
UPSOUND: (hymns)
It's the trip of a lifetime for many people who make the pilgrimage from all over the world.
The route ends up at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher where Jesus is believed to have been crucified and buried.
Many Palestinian Christians were unable to join the procession because of Israel's tight closure of the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
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