In my hometown, it has always been a tradition to Roman Catholics devotees to re-enact the passion of Christ. Of course no one could ever duplicate the sacrifice and sufferings that Jesus Christ went through but the re-enactment is one tradition dominant in Roman Catholic Philippines. I do not conform with these traditions for they are against my belief. I serve a risen Lord and not a perpetually crucified one. Anyway, I think the penitents themselves do not even know what they are doing. Envelopes are given out to bystanders watching the drama for monetary contribution. I donated 100 pesos so that the entire cast would act in front of my mother's house.
Cesar delivering his speech to Jesus
The Pharisees agreeing to Christ's crucifixion
Christ carrying the cross
A lot of digi cams started whirring at this point. I was way out watching this "silliness" when all of a sudden I heard a cry "pictures!" The Christ impersonator and his cohorts stopped and the next picture happened.
* a re-post from Manna from Heaven
sa tanda kong to, di pa ko nakapanood ng ganyan. weird noh. =)
ReplyDeleteFunny!
ReplyDelete"Pictures!"
@ cherry: next year, invite kita.
ReplyDelete@ zorlone: i read your fiction. good one.
it was actually "peechurs!"
Ha ha! I knew it! That's sooo pinoy!
ReplyDeleteMore 'peechurs' please?
ReplyDeleteSa Pampanga sangkaterba ang ganyan. Meron pa kamong 'live' crucifixion....never went to that though.
Huling
hahaha!! :) naku..for sure di nga nila naiintindihan ang nangyari 2000 years ago,sigh..I hope they'll realize it din.
ReplyDeletekami naman nung friday,saw one parade din na ganyan lahat ng kasama sa parade naka tshirt na pinrovide ng isang politician..haay talaga :(
hahaha, may ganun pa talaga! ang pinoy nga naman!
ReplyDeletekorek ka dyan, juls. madalas kami nasa pampanga or napapadaan sa pampanga pag summer, dami ngang ganyan.
wow, good for you that you got to see something like that in your place, and to take "pictures!" haha!
ReplyDeleteI share your thoughts on the issue of penitensya, thanks for sharing that too!