๐ Mahal na Araw in My
Hometown: Marinduque
Holy Week in Marinduque is not just a tradition — it’s a
full sensory, emotional, and spiritual experience. I grew up witnessing and
sometimes participating in the dramatizations that happen from Palm Sunday to
Easter Sunday. And each year, it feels just as intense and moving as the last.
๐ญ Dramatization of the
Passion of Christ
✝️ Palm Sunday
The week begins with Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem—reenacted with a local riding
a donkey or horse, palm fronds waving in the air, and children shouting
"Hosanna!"
๐ฅ The Last Supper
& Betrayal
Every year, locals take on the sacred responsibility of
retelling the story of Christ — from his triumphant entry into Jerusalem to his
heartbreaking crucifixion.