Representation of the Passion

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A tradition since 1945
A real outdoor theatre
A magical and suggestive atmosphere

In Coldrerio, a village not far from Mendrisio, the representation of Jesus carrying the cross to Calvary and his Crucifixion has taken place for more than 75 years every Holy Wednesday. On the hill of Ciossetto, the Passion of Christ is evoked until its epilogue through a number of ...

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A tradition since 1945
A real outdoor theatre
A magical and suggestive atmosphere

In Coldrerio, a village not far from Mendrisio, the representation of Jesus carrying the cross to Calvary and his Crucifixion has taken place for more than 75 years every Holy Wednesday. On the hill of Ciossetto, the Passion of Christ is evoked until its epilogue through a number of different scenes, one after the other, in a tragic and intense atmosphere.