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Philippines, The Moryanan Lenten Devotion(Moryon Mask and Costume)

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Description	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 traditional Bulaklakan (flowers) mask of Mogpog, features a floral headdress. Traditionally, the number of flowers in the helmet signifies the number of years a penitent will participate in the Moryonan. As he finishes the ritual each year, he removes a flower from his helmet until none is left, signaling the completion of his vow. Presently, penitents no longer remove the flowers.
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VI00000976 Philippines, The Moryanan Lenten Devotion
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.

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Philippines 2023

DI00001449 [Section 4] Reflections of Self
Masks are used by people to hide themselves while acting as others, and are also used to express something inside the wearer, perhaps a personality that they do not usually reveal or something related to spirituality and faith. The MassKara Festival and the Moryonan, representative festivals of the Philippines, are large-scale street events to celebrate the nation’s history and culture, and to gather local society together. The MassKara Festival, which features a parade full of colorful masks and costumes, reveals the joys and passions of Bacolod citizens. On the other hand, the Moryonan Lenten rites shows the cultural heritage of Marinduque inhabitants who creatively follow Catholic tradition.

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