Holy Week in Huila, running from March 29 to April 5, features a diverse agenda of processions, liturgical acts and cultural events across Neiva and other municipalities. The departmental capital, Neiva, acts as the epicenter with concerts by the Banda Sinfónica Metropolitana and holy retreats in temples. Locals and visitors join celebrations that bolster religious tourism and cultural identity.
Neiva's municipal administration has arranged a special program from March 29 to April 5, emphasizing sacred music and spiritual reflection. Palm Sunday on March 29 started with a Holy Eucharist and Holy Retreat at noon in the Catedral Inmaculada Concepción. Today, Holy Monday March 30 features a Holy Retreat and sacred music concert at 6:00 p.m. in the Templo Sagrado Corazón de Jesús.
Tuesday March 31 includes a Holy Retreat at 6:00 p.m. in Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro, followed by the Walk of Light at 7:30 p.m. from the Centro de Convenciones to the Cathedral. Wednesday April 1 continues with a Holy Retreat in Parroquia San José del Altico. Easter Sunday April 5 ends with the Procession of the Risen Christ at 8:00 a.m. from Templo Colonial to the Cathedral.
In other municipalities like Gigante, La Plata, Suaza, Santa María and Paicol, processions of the apprehension, way of the cross, masses and Easter vigils take place. For instance, Gigante has a Way of the Cross on Friday April 3 at 5:00 a.m. and Holy Sepulchre Procession at 7:00 p.m. La Plata hosts artisan exhibitions and musical retreats.
Visitors are also recommended to see historic temples such as Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Los Dolores in Aipe and Templo San Calixto in Timaná, highlighting the department's religious heritage.
