LA VIRGEN DE LA MACARENA, Sevilla España
Housed in the Basilica de la Macarena, a church built in the 1949, this is the most revered of all the Semana Santa effigies. During the Easter celebrations, this statue has the place of honor in the processions. The image is carried on a solid silver "paso" and can wear a variety of costumes (which can be viewed in the museum next door).
Etymology of the toponym Macarena
The origin of the toponym Macarena is disputed. Whereas some authors think that it is derived from Arabic, others maintain that it is from Latin.
Regarding Latin, Macarena would be derived from the male name Macarius. It is supposed that a patrician named Macarius would have been an important Roman landowner in this area. On the other hand, it is known that during Muslim rule, the still existing city-wall gate was named Bab-al Makrin, which could be related with to the current denomination Macarena.
The neighbourhood of La Macarena lends its name to the sculpture of Our Lady of Hope Macarena (es), sometimes known simply as La Macarena. Many Sevillian women are named after this statue. It should be noted that this is, in origin, the reason for the name of Los del Río's hit Spanish-language song Macarena. (Wikipedia)