The practice

Participants select and arrange flowers—both fresh blooms and individual petals—into elaborate geometric and figurative patterns along the route of the Corpus Christi procession. The designs often incorporate religious symbols, floral motifs, and local botanical materials. Colors, textures, and petal varieties create visual depth across pavement and cobblestone, transforming everyday streets into temporary sanctuaries. The work is collaborative; families spend hours kneeling and standing to compose their section, guided by tradition and imagination. Within hours of the procession’s passage, the carpets naturally dissolve—petals scattered, flowers wilted—making each creation an intentional act of impermanence and offering.