Paghukom Festival – a Lenten Presentation

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PAGHUKOM FESTIVAL

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Held every April 17-20, this Lenten presentation depicting the judgment, crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Beginning Maundy Thursday, businesses in the Philippines either shut down operations until Black Saturday or have later opening and earlier closing times. During the Easter Triduum (usually a public holiday), some local terrestrial television and radio stations sign-off (except radio stations owned by the Catholic church). Those that do operate truncate broadcasting hours feature religious programming, films, news coverage of religious ceremonies and deviates regular programming. Many communities observe Spanish-influenced Catholic rituals such as processions, with many having been synchronized with pre-Hispanic beliefs. This is evident in local practices and the many superstitions associated with the occasion. Read More: http://www.iloilo.net.ph/events/paghukom-festival-calinog-iloilo/

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