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Coloful Festivals in Marinduque Part 2

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FESTIVALS IN MARINDUQUE

Marinduque. What do we usually know of it? Usually, this island province is associated with the Moriones Festival, the trademark revelry and tourist magnet of the island. For some, Marinduque is also a reminder of a grim past when mining was an important industry in the island – an industry which took a toll on its environment and locals. But there is more to Marinduque than just Moriones and mining. It is a treasure trove of suprising and awesome finds. Read More: https://tourism-philippines.com/marinduque/

Kangga Festival

Photo from: http://melleceducationalblog.blogspot.com/2017/11/marinduque-mogpog-festivals.html

During the month of May, the agricultural town of Mogpog in Marinduque celebrates their thanksgiving festival for their annual harvests in honor of their patron saint, San Isidro Labrador. The aim of this festival is to pay tribute to the saint and to the farmers who made a solemn effort on their land for numerous months. Kangga Festival was implemented by the local government which is celebrated annually to correspond with San Isidro Labrador’s feast day of May 13.

“Kangga” in Marinduquenian Tagalog, is a sled made of bamboo usually carried by carabao. It is used by farmers to transport tools or harvests from their homes to the fields or to the market. Read More: http://www.wowmarinduque.com/features/festivals/mogpogs-kangga-festival-an-alluring-thanksgiving/

Kalutang Festival

Photo from: http://marinduquegov.blogspot.com/2010/06/joining-hands-ro-preserve-kalutang.html

A pair of percussion bars which are struck against each other at specific angles to produce a pitch. These sticks are a part of an entire ensemble of kalutang which when playing together produce melodies. The instrument is cut from the kwatingan tree which grows in Marinduque. This specimen was taken from the kalutang band of Tirso who is a well-known kalutang player. Read More: https://museomusiko.wordpress.com/idiophones/percussion-bars/kalutang/

This is a kind of instrument indigenous to the province. The “Kulatang” consists of two pieces of wood, graduated in size to produce different notes, with which a band of 10-12 people make music. Read More: http://members.tripod.com/ust_ism/region4/Mrinduque.htm

Kalesayahan Festival

Photo from: http://www.wowmarinduque.com/features/celebrate-the-heartwarming-festival-featuring-kalesa/

Kalesayahan is a contraction of two Tagalog words, “kalesa”, a local horse-drawn vehicle and “kasayahan”, festivity. A festival celebrating kalesas in Gasan town during the past decade to generate interest in this form of local transportation and to preserve the few existing ones, has been successfully undertaken in the month of August of every year. This is timed with the town’s celebration of its founding anniversary.

Kalesas and horses are decorated gaily with indigenous materials, carrying a young couple dressed up in ‘Filipiniana’ attire. Photos here show samplings of the village folks ingenuity shown in various expressions of their creativity in decorating, a community project involving men, women and children. Winners often receive cash and livelihood projects for their barangay, village. Read More: https://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Philippines/Marinduque/blog-465805.html