セマナ・サンタの魚料理、国民の心を繋ぐ

セマナ・サンタは、コロンビアにおいて特別な時期であり、宗教的な意味に加えて、家庭で共に食べる習慣も持つ。2026年には3月29日から4月5日までの間、魚料理が中心を占める。

魚の選択とその背景

fishes are chosen as an alternative during Holy Week because of their religious significance. According to Catholic canon law (Canon 1251), the faithful must abstain from eating meat, particularly red meat, as a form of penitence and respect, since red meat symbolizes the body of Christ crucified. As a result, fish, perceived as a humble and simple food, gained popularity as a replacement, spreading across all social strata and becoming a tradition that not only has a spiritual dimension but also conveys a sense of solidarity, as the money saved on meat was originally intended to help the needy.

Recipe: Bagre in Salsa with Patacones

This recipe, not only a family tradition but also accessible and nutritious, is ideal for celebrating Holy Week with history and flavor.