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Manage No PI00007824 Country Philippines Year 2023-04-23 ICH Domain Performing Arts
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. Penitents wearing wooden masks and costumes similar to Roman soldiers during the Holy Week processions. Wearing the masks and costumes all day for the duration of the Holy Week is part of their vow. The traditional Bulaklakan (flowers) mask of Mogpog, featuring 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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Photographer | ICHCAP, KF ASEAN Culture House | ||
Place | File Size | 18.6MB | |
Definition | 300dpi | File Format | JPG |
Copyright | ICHCAP, KF ASEAN Culture House |
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