Barok and Takya: The Observance of Holy Week in the Philippines

2022-05-01

The Observance of Holy Week in the Philippines is a time-honoured tradition passed down from generation to generation. Every year, Filipinos flock to their local churches to attend mass, participate in processions, and observe the traditional customs associated with this holy week. For many, the Observance of Holy Week is an essential part of their faith and identity. However, there were also several superstitions and activities that some people found controversial. In this Bisaya Podcast episode, Barok and Takya talk about the Observance of Holy Week in the Philippines, the superstitions surrounding it, and ...

The Observance of Holy Week in the Philippines is a time-honoured tradition passed down from generation to generation. Every year, Filipinos flock to their local churches to attend mass, participate in processions, and observe the traditional customs associated with this holy week. For many, the Observance of Holy Week is an essential part of their faith and identity. However, there were also several superstitions and activities that some people found controversial. In this Bisaya Podcast episode, Barok and Takya talk about the Observance of Holy Week in the Philippines, the superstitions surrounding it, and the activities during this time. As they discuss these things, it becomes clear that the Observance of Holy Week is a complex and multi-faceted tradition that means different things to different people. Whether you are a devout Catholic or simply someone interested in learning more about this unique aspect of Filipino culture, this episode will give you a better understanding of the Observance of Holy Week in the Philippines.

What do you think about the Observance of Holy Week in the Philippines? Do you have any traditions that you observe during this time? Let us know in the comments below!

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