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KALBARYO

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Kalbaryo or Calvary, commonly staged during Holy Week, is a reenactment of the passion of Christ’s way of the cross annually celebrated in the Municipality of San Andres during Holy Wednesday and Good Friday. Read More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catanduanes

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A re-enactment of the Passion of Christ, staged in all parishes during Season of Lent or the Holy Week. “Siete Palabras” (Seven Last Words), “Senakulo”. Read More: http://gocatanduanes.com/events/

Photo from: http://www.imagala.com/tag/Caramoran

“KALBARYO”; a local Calolbonganon term for Calvary. This is witnessed on the nights of Holy Wednesday and Good Friday during the Procession of Saints administered by the Parish. As years go by, it is always expected that increasing number of people from different places come to witness this annual event boosting Calolbon Tourism.Tonight, we will once again show the world how KALBARYO which started as religious activity eventually turned into one of the town’s socio-cultural activity, continuously nurture our Culture and widely strengthen the God-Loving Community we are. Read More: https://www.facebook.com/sanandrescatanduanes/photos/a.900695809946542.1073741828.893567843992672/1064093276940127/?type=1&theater

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