by Nimfa Estrellado April 22, 2019 Tayabense viewed Senakulo not just a tradition, but a craftsmanship of art and faith. An epic dram...
April 22, 2019
Tayabense viewed Senakulo not just a tradition, but a craftsmanship of art and faith. An epic dramatization of the life of Jesus Christ has been a commitment of "Sining Tayabasin" every year. (KZ Clickshot)
TAYABAS CITY - Semana Santa or Holy Week is considered one of the most important religious occasions in the country. It begins with the celebration of Palm Sunday until Easter Sunday. For the majority of our fellow Catholics, the whole week of Easter is a time to repent, fast and offer any kind of penance. Some of the important traditions that are accompanied by Lent are the following: Palaspas, Pabasa, Pagdarasal ng Daan ng Krus o Via Dolorosa, Visita Iglesia, Senakulo, penitensiya, Seven Last Words, and Salubong sa Pasko ng Pagkabuhay or Easter Sunday.
These traditions give more color and life to commemorating the last days of Jesus before he died on the cross until his resurrection. It shows some of the characteristics of Filipino culture and creativity. It has become a tradition in the Philippines for people to zealously show off spiritual veneration and cheerful ceremony during Holy Week or Semana Santa. People usually have altar displays, processions and passion theatre the whole week.
By and large, people in Quezon Province also has their own ways of observing the Holy Week and re-enactment of the Passion of Christ in their own interpretation which make Quezon Province one of the must go to places to witness such events. These are the experiences and spiritual, physical and mental agonies of Jesus prior to and during his trial and putting to death through crucifixion. Brilliant and detailed presentations can be seen all through the ceremonies. Through this, the mixture of Catholic and pre-Hispanic values are observed because earliest dances and Aztec colours are included in this sacred celebrations.
The observance of Semana Santa in Quezon Province normally stage the event of the grand entrance of Jesus to Jerusalem. Then during Holy Thursday, they go and see seven churches in order to observe the Last Supper. In a number of cities, processions can also be seen. While on parade, folks have candles with them and passionately walk together with floats that show the events from the Passion. Other people who are repenting are even dressed in hoods while they are walking in the procession. People in Quezon Province commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus on the cross during Good Friday. A jolly event for the entire province of Quezon happens on Easter Sunday. Packed with cultural presentations as well as music and dance, people usually just enjoy themselves and celebrate. In a number of cities, people stage the resurrection by re-enacting the wonder of victory of Jesus over death.
