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The Moryonan is a Lenten tradition held annually during Holy Week on the island of Marinduque. Catholics pray for the happiness and prosperity of their families and beg God for mercy, taking part in the Moryonan, which commemorates the Passion of the Christ. One of the most eye-catching points of the Moryanan is the mask that depicts the Roman soldiers who appear in the Bible. During the Moryanan, people walk around the streets wearing this mask and soldier’s attire. Mask makers begin creating masks by accepting pre-orders up to four months in advance of the festival. The delicate process of sculpting wood to capture intricate details demands significant skill and artistry from the artisans. The moryon mask is traditionally designed to resemble Caucasian features, specifically that of a Roman legionnaire, showing the fierce aspect of a soldier. This mask is for bulklakan (flower) style because it has no visor or helmet (turbante).

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The Moryonan is a Lenten tradition held annually during Holy Week on the island of Marinduque. Catholics pray for the happiness and prosperity of their families and beg God for mercy, taking part in the Moryonan, which commemorates the Passion of the Christ. One of the most eye-catching points of the Moryanan is the mask that depicts the Roman soldiers who appear in the Bible. During the Moryanan, people walk around the streets wearing this mask and soldier’s attire. Mask makers begin creating masks by accepting pre-orders up to four months in advance of the festival. The delicate process of sculpting wood to capture intricate details demands significant skill and artistry from the artisans. The moryon mask is traditionally designed to resemble Caucasian features, specifically that of a Roman legionnaire, showing the fierce aspect of a soldier. This mask is for bulklakan (flower) style because it has no visor or helmet (turbante).

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The Moryonan is a Lenten tradition held annually during Holy Week on the island of Marinduque. Catholics pray for the happiness and prosperity of their families and beg God for mercy, taking part in the Moryonan, which commemorates the Passion of the Christ. One of the most eye-catching points of the Moryanan is the mask that depicts the Roman soldiers who appear in the Bible. During the Moryanan, people walk around the streets wearing this mask and soldier’s attire. Mask makers begin creating masks by accepting pre-orders up to four months in advance of the festival. The delicate process of sculpting wood to capture intricate details demands significant skill and artistry from the artisans. The moryon mask is traditionally designed to resemble Caucasian features, specifically that of a Roman legionnaire, showing the fierce aspect of a soldier. This mask is for bulklakan (flower) style because it has no visor or helmet (turbante).

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The Moryonan is a Lenten tradition held annually during Holy Week on the island of Marinduque. Catholics pray for the happiness and prosperity of their families and beg God for mercy, taking part in the Moryonan, which commemorates the Passion of the Christ. One of the most eye-catching points of the Moryanan is the mask that depicts the Roman soldiers who appear in the Bible. During the Moryanan, people walk around the streets wearing this mask and soldier’s attire. Mask makers begin creating masks by accepting pre-orders up to four months in advance of the festival. The delicate process of sculpting wood to capture intricate details demands significant skill and artistry from the artisans. Mask for bulaklakan; traditional design without visor

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The Moryonan is a Lenten tradition held annually during Holy Week on the island of Marinduque. Catholics pray for the happiness and prosperity of their families and beg God for mercy, taking part in the Moryonan, which commemorates the Passion of the Christ. One of the most eye-catching points of the Moryanan is the mask that depicts the Roman soldiers who appear in the Bible. During the Moryanan, people walk around the streets wearing this mask and soldier’s attire. Mask makers begin creating masks by accepting pre-orders up to four months in advance of the festival. The delicate process of sculpting wood to capture intricate details demands significant skill and artistry from the artisans. Mask for bulaklakan; traditional design without visor

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The Moryonan is a Lenten tradition held annually during Holy Week on the island of Marinduque. Catholics pray for the happiness and prosperity of their families and beg God for mercy, taking part in the Moryonan, which commemorates the Passion of the Christ. One of the most eye-catching points of the Moryanan is the mask that depicts the Roman soldiers who appear in the Bible. During the Moryanan, people walk around the streets wearing this mask and soldier’s attire. Mask makers begin creating masks by accepting pre-orders up to four months in advance of the festival. The delicate process of sculpting wood to capture intricate details demands significant skill and artistry from the artisans. Mask for bulaklakan; traditional design without visor

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The Moryonan is a Lenten tradition held annually during Holy Week on the island of Marinduque. Catholics pray for the happiness and prosperity of their families and beg God for mercy, taking part in the Moryonan, which commemorates the Passion of the Christ. One of the most eye-catching points of the Moryanan is the mask that depicts the Roman soldiers who appear in the Bible. During the Moryanan, people walk around the streets wearing this mask and soldier’s attire. Mask makers begin creating masks by accepting pre-orders up to four months in advance of the festival. The delicate process of sculpting wood to capture intricate details demands significant skill and artistry from the artisans. Romano or Roman soldier mask with visor.

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The Moryonan is a Lenten tradition held annually during Holy Week on the island of Marinduque. Catholics pray for the happiness and prosperity of their families and beg God for mercy, taking part in the Moryonan, which commemorates the Passion of the Christ. One of the most eye-catching points of the Moryanan is the mask that depicts the Roman soldiers who appear in the Bible. During the Moryanan, people walk around the streets wearing this mask and soldier’s attire. Mask makers begin creating masks by accepting pre-orders up to four months in advance of the festival. The delicate process of sculpting wood to capture intricate details demands significant skill and artistry from the artisans. Romano or Roman soldier mask with visor.

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The Moryonan is a Lenten tradition held annually during Holy Week on the island of Marinduque. Catholics pray for the happiness and prosperity of their families and beg God for mercy, taking part in the Moryonan, which commemorates the Passion of the Christ. One of the most eye-catching points of the Moryanan is the mask that depicts the Roman soldiers who appear in the Bible. During the Moryanan, people walk around the streets wearing this mask and soldier’s attire. Mask makers begin creating masks by accepting pre-orders up to four months in advance of the festival. The delicate process of sculpting wood to capture intricate details demands significant skill and artistry from the artisans. Romano or Roman soldier mask with visor.