Moriones

A man displays his Moriones costume. During the Holy Week, people around Marinduque wear the costume as part of a reenactment of the story of Longinus, the Roman soldier who supposedly got healed after Jesus’ blood touched his blind eye.

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March 23rd 2016
It all started with an invitation to see the Moriones. So for five days I find myself in the “Heart of the Philippines.” That’s what the residents of Marinduque call their province, a heart-shaped island separated from the coast of Quezon province by the Tayabas Bay, and is just about located in the center of the archipelago. Here, a 120-kilometer circumferential road snakes through scenic ... read more

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The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected President and was ta... ... read more

28th April 2016

taracloud
Tara Cloud

Magical Marinduqueño!
What a heart-warming visit! I love the friendliness of the people (on the heart-shaped island), and the attitude of your hosts and their commitment to "the cycle of service." If everyone did that, what a wonderful world it would be! How wonderful too, the Moriones and the unique Philippine traditions for Holy Week--so different from those in South America. Congratulation on making it out to beautiful Marinduqueno to see another part of your incredible country.

JayExiomo
Jay Exiomo

Thanks! I agree. A lot, not all, but a lot can be solved by being more kind and having a more humble attitude. Yeah, Filipinos have a lot of unique ways of celebrating religious days. I would love to experience a festival in South America one day, though.

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