Cristo de la Buena Muerte y Ánimas

Cristo de la Buena Muerte y Ánimas is a Catholic brotherhood based in Málaga, Spain, renowned for its annual procession during Holy Week, specifically on Maundy Thursday (Jueves Santo). The brotherhood's procession is newsworthy due to its deep-rooted tradition involving the Spanish Legion. Each year, a company of the Legion disembarks in Málaga to carry the image of the Cristo de la Buena Muerte y Ánimas on their shoulders, drawing large crowds. This event is a significant cultural and religious spectacle. The Legion's participation includes singing "El Novio de la Muerte" (The Bridegroom of Death), a song with origins in a 1920s cuplé inspired by a soldier in the Rif War. While often mistaken as the Legion's anthem, it's a traditional part of their involvement in the procession, adding to the event's historical and cultural significance.