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MARINDUQUE MORIONES FESTIVAL
One of the Philippines most
Colorful Festival
One of the most
colorful festivals celebrated in the island of Marinduque is the Moriones
Festival. Morion means "mask" or "visor," a part of the medieval Roman armor
which covers the face. Moriones, on the other hand, refers to the masked and
costumed penitents who march around the town for seven days searching for
Longinus. This is a folk-religious festival that re-enacts the story of Longinus,
a Roman centurion who was blind in one eye.
Legend has it that Longinus pierced the side of the crucified Christ. The blood
that spurted forth touched his blind eye and fully restored his sight. This
miracle converted Longinus to Christianity and earned the ire of his fellow
centurions. The re-enactment reaches its climax when Longinus is caught and
beheaded.
The festival is characterized by colorful Roman costumes, painted masks and
helmets, and brightly-colored tunics. The towns of Boac and Mogpog in the island
of Marinduque become one gigantic stage.
Did you know that
Morion means mask, which is part of the medieval Roman centurion�s helmet.
Moriones are the masked penitents who take part in the reenactment of the legend
of Longinus.
How to get there
You can get to Marinduque via air or water transportation. You can choose any of
the ferries that are Marinduque-bound. Philippine Airlines also provides air
transportation at the national airport in Gasan.
Moriones Festival
Moriones Festival
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