A kind of traditional game which is played by girls and boys. Eyes of one player will be tied with a piece of fabric or with a scarf. He or she should capture other par-ticipants.\n

A kind of traditional game which is played by girls and boys. Eyes of one player will be tied with a piece of fabric or with a scarf. He or she should capture other par-ticipants.\n

A kind of traditional game which is played by girls and boys. Eyes of one player will be tied with a piece of fabric or with a scarf. He or she should capture other par-ticipants.\n

Open male performer from the the island of Rakahanga - Dancer of the Year 2005

Jnr Girl performer from the island of Atiu - Dancer of the Year 2005

Mongolian calligraphy is the technique of handwriting in the Classical Mongolian script, which comprises ninety letters connected vertically by continuous strokes to create words. The letters are formed from six main strokes, known as head, tooth, stem, stomach, bow and tail, respectively. Mongolian calligraphy expresses ancient traditional literature, culture, knowledge, intellectual education and innate human sensuality through the brush strokes used in writing the Classical Mongolian script. It requires an equal combination of hand, eye and mental artistry and skill, using brush, ink, paper and strop. This calligraphic art is used for the distinct, vertically written Mongolian script comprising several patterns of writing: ancient, meticulous, stenography, ornamental and stylized. Traditionally, mentors select the best students and train them to be calligraphers over a period of five to eight years.

Mongolian calligraphy is the technique of handwriting in the Classical Mongolian script, which comprises ninety letters connected vertically by continuous strokes to create words. The letters are formed from six main strokes, known as head, tooth, stem, stomach, bow and tail, respectively. Mongolian calligraphy expresses ancient traditional literature, culture, knowledge, intellectual education and innate human sensuality through the brush strokes used in writing the Classical Mongolian script. It requires an equal combination of hand, eye and mental artistry and skill, using brush, ink, paper and strop. This calligraphic art is used for the distinct, vertically written Mongolian script comprising several patterns of writing: ancient, meticulous, stenography, ornamental and stylized. Traditionally, mentors select the best students and train them to be calligraphers over a period of five to eight years.

Embroidery is one of the widespread types of applied folk art. The various ornamental compositions in the embroidery reflect the direct connection between man and the environment. The ability to embroider was surrounded by a special aura of respect for the craftswoman, who with her ornaments not only decorated the home, but also conveyed important information about her family, about her family, and also protected them from the evil eye.

The Moryonan is a Lenten tradition held annually during Holy Week on the island of Marinduque. Catholics pray for the happiness and prosperity of their families and beg God for mercy, taking part in the Moryonan, which commemorates the Passion of the Christ. One of the most eye-catching points of the Moryanan is the mask that depicts the Roman soldiers who appear in the Bible. During the Moryanan, people walk around the streets wearing this mask and soldier’s attire. Mask makers begin creating masks by accepting pre-orders up to four months in advance of the festival. The delicate process of sculpting wood to capture intricate details demands significant skill and artistry from the artisans.\n\nPenitents wearing wooden masks and costumes similar to Roman soldiers during the Holy Week processions. Wearing the masks and costumes all day for the duration of the Holy Week is part of their vow. The traditional Bulaklakan (flowers) mask of Mogpog, featuring a floral headdress. Traditionally, the number of flowers in the helmet signifies the number of years a penitent will participate in the Moryonan. As he finishes the ritual each year, he removes a flower from his helmet until none is left, signaling the completion of his vow. Presently, penitents no longer remove the flowers.

The Moryonan is a Lenten tradition held annually during Holy Week on the island of Marinduque. Catholics pray for the happiness and prosperity of their families and beg God for mercy, taking part in the Moryonan, which commemorates the Passion of the Christ. One of the most eye-catching points of the Moryanan is the mask that depicts the Roman soldiers who appear in the Bible. During the Moryanan, people walk around the streets wearing this mask and soldier’s attire. Mask makers begin creating masks by accepting pre-orders up to four months in advance of the festival. The delicate process of sculpting wood to capture intricate details demands significant skill and artistry from the artisans.\n\nPenitents wearing wooden masks and costumes similar to Roman soldiers during the Holy Week processions. Wearing the masks and costumes all day for the duration of the Holy Week is part of their vow. The traditional Bulaklakan (flowers) mask of Mogpog, featuring a floral headdress. Traditionally, the number of flowers in the helmet signifies the number of years a penitent will participate in the Moryonan. As he finishes the ritual each year, he removes a flower from his helmet until none is left, signaling the completion of his vow. Presently, penitents no longer remove the flowers.

The Moryonan is a Lenten tradition held annually during Holy Week on the island of Marinduque. Catholics pray for the happiness and prosperity of their families and beg God for mercy, taking part in the Moryonan, which commemorates the Passion of the Christ. One of the most eye-catching points of the Moryanan is the mask that depicts the Roman soldiers who appear in the Bible. During the Moryanan, people walk around the streets wearing this mask and soldier’s attire. Mask makers begin creating masks by accepting pre-orders up to four months in advance of the festival. The delicate process of sculpting wood to capture intricate details demands significant skill and artistry from the artisans.\n\nPenitents wearing wooden masks and costumes similar to Roman soldiers during the Holy Week processions. Wearing the masks and costumes all day for the duration of the Holy Week is part of their vow. The traditional Bulaklakan (flowers) mask of Mogpog, featuring a floral headdress. Traditionally, the number of flowers in the helmet signifies the number of years a penitent will participate in the Moryonan. As he finishes the ritual each year, he removes a flower from his helmet until none is left, signaling the completion of his vow. Presently, penitents no longer remove the flowers.