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The NCCA ICH team documents moryon mask making and mask makers in Morgpog, Marinduque, Philippines.

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The NCCA ICH team documents moryon mask making and mask makers in Morgpog, Marinduque, Philippines.

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Native woods and different tools most of which are different kinds of chisel are used in making the moryon. 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 moryon mask from the town of Mogpog, made of wood and embellished with flowers. 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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Native wood is the main material in the making of moryon masks used 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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Alexander Luna from the barangay Nangka I in the town of Mogpog, is one of the very few moryon mask makers. Mask makers are concentrated in Mogpog, where the moryonan originated. Luna said he started carving mask at about seven years old. 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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Salvador "Buddy" Liwanagan from the barangay of Mataas na Kahoy, Mogpog, is a popular moryon mask maker. 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 moryon masks of Mogpog, made of wood and embellished with flowers. 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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Native wood is the main material in the making of moryon masks used 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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Alexander Luna from the barangay Nangka I in the town of Mogpog, is one of the very few moryon mask makers. Mask makers are concentrated in Mogpog, where the moryonan originated. Luna said he started carving mask at about seven years old. 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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Alexander Luna from the barangay Nangka I in the town of Mogpog, is one of the very few moryon mask makers. Mask makers are concentrated in Mogpog, where the moryonan originated. Luna said he started carving mask at about seven years old. 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.