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6 Things to See at Marinduque's Moriones Festival

6 Things to See at Marinduque's Moriones Festival

Held during the Holy Week every year, the Moriones Festival in Marinduque is more than just festivities; it is an observance of Catholic faith and an honour to some of its old traditions. The festival in fact made Marinduque the Lenten Mecca of the Southern Tagalog region.

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Published at 2018-02-20 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Culture, Entertainment

Tags: Festival, Moriones

Moriones Festival of Marinduque

Moriones Festival of Marinduque

The Moriones is an annual festival held on Holy Week on the island of Marinduque, Philippines. The "Moriones" are men and women in costumes and masks replicating the garb of biblical Roman soldiers as interpreted by local folk. The Moriones or Moryonan tradition has inspired the creation of other festivals in the Philippines where cultural practices or folk history are turned into street festivals.

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Published at 2018-02-20 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Culture, Entertainment

Tags: Festival, Moriones

Moriones Festival

Moriones Festival

The Moriones is a lenten rites held on Holy Week on the island of Marinduque, Philippines. The "Moriones" are men and women in costumes and masks replicating the garb of biblical Roman soldiers as interpreted by local folks. The Moriones or Moryonan tradition has inspired the creation of other festivals in the Philippines where cultural practices or folk history is turned into street festivals.

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Published at 2018-02-20 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Culture, Documentary, Entertainment

Tags: Festival, Moriones