Pages

Monday, April 12, 2010

Sinakulo in Caramoan [Ruby Tuesday and My World-Tuesday]

As a predominantly Catholic nation, sinakulo or passion play is performed across the Philippines during Holy Week. Every community, in rural and urban areas, has their own version of sinakulo and some even have actual crucifixions. Aside from being a religious tradition, the sinakulo is said to be the root of the conventional Filipino melodrama. The Virgin Mary became the "all-suffering, all-forgiving Filipino mother" and Jesus was the "savior of societies under threat and the redeemer of all those who have gone wrong".

I witnessed this passion play at Tabgon, in Caramoan, Camarines Sur on Good Friday. Red signifies passion and therefore, the color of the day.



My contribution to Ruby Tuesday and My World-Tuesday

23 comments:

  1. Thank you for being a teacher throughout my night. A wonderful Tuesday for you.


    daily athens

    ReplyDelete
  2. Wonderful and informative post for the day! Your photos are fabulous! Thanks for sharing this part of your Holy Week with us! Have a great week!

    Sylvia

    ReplyDelete
  3. Very interesting and such beautiful and colorful photos!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Beautiful shots of traditional performances.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Very interesting, they showed the tradition here on TV.

    ReplyDelete
  6. It even has warriors (?) on horses! How interesting!

    ReplyDelete
  7. So interesting, all with pictures.

    ReplyDelete
  8. What wonderful photos... that red is vibrant indeed!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Looks like they are very serious about it !
    They even have horses.

    ReplyDelete
  10. I've never witnessed a sinakulo before. Thanks for sharing. You were in Caramoan this holy week? Tried to book with Gota but they were closed due to another shooting of the Survivor series. :-)

    ReplyDelete
  11. you say "actual" crucifixions?

    Hi, if you can find time, I'd really enjoy your visit today...viewing my RUBY TUESDAY

    ReplyDelete
  12. Very interesting post. Thanks for visiting me.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Very nice costumes and well-captured photos!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Hindi pa ako nakapanood ng real Sinakulo, matatakutin ako eh. :)

    My World Tuesday

    ReplyDelete
  15. I missed this scenery on Holy Week. Like the attire talagang prepared! Thanks for the visit!

    RRT~Kiddo

    ReplyDelete
  16. Must be a wonderful experience to be here! Thanks for sharing it with us. :)Would love to see the place one day.

    My RT entry is here.

    ReplyDelete
  17. Great shots of the passion play and an interesting post.

    ReplyDelete
  18. Very interesting post, love the ruby attires, enjoyed your RT!!

    My Ruby Tuesday

    ReplyDelete
  19. what a wonderful piece of culture from your land...and i love that spot in your next post!

    ReplyDelete
  20. I have not seen this kind of passion re enactment. I want to see this someday.

    ReplyDelete
  21. aww I havent seen actual Senkulo for ages! thanks for sharing sis!

    u may view mine too here

    ReplyDelete

I'm glad you found your way here. I appreciate the time you took to leave a comment. *xoxo*