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3/01/2009 - 3/31/2009Moriones Festival
Various,
Philippines
The annual Moriones Festival is a week-long religious event that begins on Holy Monday and ends on Easter Sunday. It is one of the most colourful events in the Philippines and sees participants re-enact the story of Longinus, a Roman centurion who, it is said, speared the crucified body of Jesus Christ. Legend has it that the blood which flowed from Christ's body landed in Longinus' bad eye, curing him of blindness. This miracle caused him to convert to Christianity and he was consequently hunted by his fellow centurions. This part of the story is dramatically retold by costumed participants, the Romans wearing huge painted masks depicting fearsome faces. The performances take place in various locations throughout the island of Marinduque.
Themes:
Exhibitions
, History
, Spectacle
, Religion
Hours: Various.
Cost: Free to spectate.
Where: Marinduque Island
The towns of Boac, Gasan, Santa Cruz, Buenavista and Mogpog on the island of Marinduque are the main focus during the festival
Various, Philippines
Getting there:
Air: There are regular flights from Manila and travel time is approximately 45 minutes.
Road: From Manila there are bus services to Dalahican in Quezon Province, from where you take a fast craft ferry to Marinduque Island.
Contact Information:
Philippines Department of Tourism
Room 207 DOT Building
TM Kalaw Street
Ermita
Manila
Philippines
Telephone: +63 (2)524 2345.
Email: ncr@tourism.gov.ph
Website: www.tourism.gov.ph
