When did Moriones Festival celebrated?
1807
- The Moriones first appeared in Mogpog in 1807 as initiated by the Parish Priest, Father Dionisio Santiago. This is the reason why Mogpog claimed to be the origin of Moriones. This tradition is observed by men, and now, even by some women during the Holy Week starting from Holy Monday to Easter Sunday.
- Morions roam the streets in town from Holy Monday to Easter Sunday scaring the kids, or engaging in antics or surprises to draw attention. This is a folk-religious festival that re-enacts the story of Saint Longinus, a Roman centurion who was blind in one eye.
When and where did the Moriones Festival originate?
- MORIONES FESTIVAL The practice, as research points out, originated in the town of Mogpog circa 1880s. Father Dionisio Santiago, the local parish priest during that time, is credited to have started it as a means of focusing the attention of his parishioners to Lenten religious activities.
Which best describes the Moriones mask?
The "Moriones" are men and women in costumes and masksreplicating the garb of biblical Roman soldiers as interpreted by local folks.
