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The Tagalog people of Marinduque Island, Philippines, practices the moryonan or pagmomoryon, a penitential ritual during Holy Week. The practice is distinctive for the wearing of heavy masks. The town of Mogpog is said to be the origin of the practice and it is where one finds its most traditional form.

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The Tagalog people of Marinduque Island, Philippines, practices the moryonan or pagmomoryon, a penitential ritual during Holy Week. The practice is distinctive for the wearing of heavy masks. The town of Mogpog is said to be the origin of the practice and it is where one finds its most traditional form.

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"The most important moryon is Longhino (Longinus), the half-blind Roman soldier who stabbed Jesus on the side with his spear during Crucifixion. A drop of blood fell into his blind eye, which healed. Longinus became Christian, was persecuted and was beheaded. His story is reenacted in the moryonan. That year, Longhino is played by 24-year old Alvin Jay Mapacpac. The Tagalog people of Marinduque Island, Philippines, practices the moryonan or pagmomoryon, a penitential ritual during Holy Week. The practice is distinctive for the wearing of heavy masks. The town of Mogpog is said to be the origin of the practice and it is where one finds its most traditional form. "

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The harana or serenade is one of the traditional activities of the moryonan. The Tagalog people of Marinduque Island, Philippines, practices the moryonan or pagmomoryon, a penitential ritual during Holy Week. The practice is distinctive for the wearing of heavy masks. The town of Mogpog is said to be the origin of the practice and it is where one finds its most traditional form.

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"The pagbabali ng sibat ni Longhino, a curious part of the moryonan ritual of Mogpog, happens at the San Isidro Labrador Parish Church in total darkness. Longinus's spear, the one he stabbed Jesus with, will be broken in three pieces inside the church. Longinus will run out of the church shouting that Christ has risen. When the spear is broken, an agawan ensues, with people scrambling for a piece of the spear, now considered a talisman or agimat. This is done in total darkness during the Easter Vigil Mass. The Tagalog people of Marinduque Island, Philippines, practices the moryonan or pagmomoryon, a penitential ritual during Holy Week. The practice is distinctive for the wearing of heavy masks. The town of Mogpog is said to be the origin of the practice and it is where one finds its most traditional form. "

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"The culmination of the moryonan rtiual is the habulan and pugutan, reenactments of the chase, capture and the beheading of the moryon Longinus. Soldiers chase after and attempts to capture Longinus. He would be captured and escape two times. He will be beheaded by noon. The Tagalog people of Marinduque Island, Philippines, practices the moryonan or pagmomoryon, a penitential ritual during Holy Week. The practice is distinctive for the wearing of heavy masks. The town of Mogpog is said to be the origin of the practice and it is where one finds its most traditional form. "

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The re-enactment of the beheading of Longinus in the moryonan ritual. The Tagalog people of Marinduque Island, Philippines, practices the moryonan or pagmomoryon, a penitential ritual during Holy Week. The practice is distinctive for the wearing of heavy masks. The town of Mogpog is said to be the origin of the practice and it is where one finds its most traditional form.

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A feast is held by the practitioner who plays the important role of Logninus is the moryonan. The Tagalog people of Marinduque Island, Philippines, practices the moryonan or pagmomoryon, a penitential ritual during Holy Week. The practice is distinctive for the wearing of heavy masks. The town of Mogpog is said to be the origin of the practice and it is where one finds its most traditional form.

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The NCCA documentation team covers the moryonan or pagmomoryon, a penitential ritual during Holy Week of the Tagalog people of Marinduque Island.

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The Tagalog people of Marinduque Island, Philippines, practices the moryonan or pagmomoryon, a penitential ritual during Holy Week. The practice is distinctive for the wearing of heavy masks. The town of Mogpog is said to be the origin of the practice and it is where one finds its most traditional form.

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A moryonan practitioner showing his mask. The Tagalog people of Marinduque Island, Philippines, practices the moryonan or pagmomoryon, a penitential ritual during Holy Week. The practice is distinctive for the wearing of heavy masks. The town of Mogpog is said to be the origin of the practice and it is where one finds its most traditional form.

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The harana or serenade is one of the traditional activities of the moryonan. The Tagalog people of Marinduque Island, Philippines, practices the moryonan or pagmomoryon, a penitential ritual during Holy Week. The practice is distinctive for the wearing of heavy masks. The town of Mogpog is said to be the origin of the practice and it is where one finds its most traditional form.

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The re-enactment of the passion and Crucifixion of Jesus Christ is performed during Holy Week. The moryon Longinus also takes part in the re-enactment. The Tagalog people of Marinduque Island, Philippines, practices the moryonan or pagmomoryon, a penitential ritual during Holy Week. The practice is distinctive for the wearing of heavy masks. The town of Mogpog is said to be the origin of the practice and it is where one finds its most traditional form.

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"The culmination of the moryonan rtiual is the habulan and pugutan, reenactments of the chase, capture and the beheading of the moryon Longinus. Soldiers chase after and attempts to capture Longinus. He would be captured and escape two times. He will be beheaded by noon. The Tagalog people of Marinduque Island, Philippines, practices the moryonan or pagmomoryon, a penitential ritual during Holy Week. The practice is distinctive for the wearing of heavy masks. The town of Mogpog is said to be the origin of the practice and it is where one finds its most traditional form. "

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The re-enactment of the beheading of Longinus in the moryonan ritual. The Tagalog people of Marinduque Island, Philippines, practices the moryonan or pagmomoryon, a penitential ritual during Holy Week. The practice is distinctive for the wearing of heavy masks. The town of Mogpog is said to be the origin of the practice and it is where one finds its most traditional form.

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After the re-enactment of the beheading of Longinus in the moryonan ritual, a funeral procession is held. The Tagalog people of Marinduque Island, Philippines, practices the moryonan or pagmomoryon, a penitential ritual during Holy Week. The practice is distinctive for the wearing of heavy masks. The town of Mogpog is said to be the origin of the practice and it is where one finds its most traditional form.

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The Tagalog people of Marinduque Island, Philippines, practices the moryonan or pagmomoryon, a penitential ritual during Holy Week. The practice is distinctive for the wearing of heavy masks. The town of Mogpog is said to be the origin of the practice and it is where one finds its most traditional form. The masks in the town bloom with shiny, attractive flowers.