[Deep Inhale] Real Illustre y Fervorosa Hermandad del Santísimo Sacramento y Archicofradia de Nazarenos de la Sagrada Expiración de nuestro Señor Jesucristo y María Santísima de las Aguas

One of the nearby brotherhoods, officially known as the "Real Illustre y Fervorosa Hermandad del Santisimo Sacramento y Archicofradia de Nazarenos de la Sagrada Expiración de nuestro Señor Jescucristo y María Santísima de las Aguas," more readily known as "Hermandad del Museo" (or the "Museum Brotherhood") has its Cruz de Mayo events this weekend. The Cruces de Mayo are the "May Crosses," of which there are a number around the city. They appear to be an outgrowth of the pagan ritual of the Maypole. There are small processions and special events throughout the month.

THE CROSS OF THE MUSEUM BROTHERHOOD. EARLY FRIDAY EVENING.

ARRANGING THE TABLES AND CHAIRS, AND SETTING UP THE SALES TENT.

Last night the Museum Brotherhood hosted a fund-raiser, concert, and dinner in the plaza in front of their chapel and meeting hall, which is next door to the Museum of Fine Arts. This evening, there will be a mini-procession and presentations involving children of the members of the Brotherhood.

BANDA DEL SOL.

FOOD AND DRINKS TICKETS WERE SOLD FROM THE TENT, ALONG WITH TOYS AND GIFTS.

Last night's concert performance was by the Banda del Sol (Band of the Sun) from the musical association "Nuestra Señora del Sol" (Our Lady of the Sun). It was pasodoble music, which is marching music — John Philip Sousa, Spanish style. The band is well-known here but, unless there's a parade along with it, marching music is not my cup of tea or, in this case, my glass of sangria.

MÚSICA DEL SOL.