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.
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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!
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Very interesting and such beautiful and colorful photos!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots of traditional performances.
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Very interesting, they showed the tradition here on TV.
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It even has warriors (?) on horses! How interesting!
ReplyDeleteSo interesting, all with pictures.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful photos... that red is vibrant indeed!
ReplyDeleteLooks like they are very serious about it !
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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. :-)
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Very interesting post. Thanks for visiting me.
ReplyDeleteVery nice costumes and well-captured photos!
ReplyDeleteHindi pa ako nakapanood ng real Sinakulo, matatakutin ako eh. :)
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I missed this scenery on Holy Week. Like the attire talagang prepared! Thanks for the visit!
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Must be a wonderful experience to be here! Thanks for sharing it with us. :)Would love to see the place one day.
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Great shots of the passion play and an interesting post.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting post, love the ruby attires, enjoyed your RT!!
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what a wonderful piece of culture from your land...and i love that spot in your next post!
ReplyDeleteI have not seen this kind of passion re enactment. I want to see this someday.
ReplyDeleteaww I havent seen actual Senkulo for ages! thanks for sharing sis!
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