“The Tinyenta and the Kapitana”

In the night of Easter Sunday, the “Bunutan” — draw lots — is held to identify the new Tinyenta and Kapitana.

Konsehalas are also chosen in the same process. The six (6) Konsehalas will serve as associates of the Tinyenta and Kapitana in fulfilling their duties.

There is a bit of pageantry in this tradit…Read More

Taking the title of “Kapitana” and/or “Tinyenta” in the town of Angono, Rizal, is like being the “Jefa de fiestas” — head of festivities — for one whole year.

Together with their associates — ” the Konsehalas”—, the Kapitana and the Tinyenta are to perform various ceremonial and functional duties in different occasions such as town festiva…Read More

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The lenten season practices of Angono, Rizal — Philippines — culminating in the celebration of Easter Sunday — “Salubong”, are unique and are endemic tradition of the town.

This is considered a collaborative manifestation of the townspeople’s devotion through manual labor, visual arts, music…Read More

Inside the “Puso” is the Angel of Resurrection. The “Puso” will be opened by birds flying down from all corners of “Galilea”, revealing the Angel.

The Angel will then sing “Regina Coeli”, a musical antiphon addressed to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

I remember, a local once told me that the paper-maché birds that opened the “Puso”, are actually…Read More

The “Puso” — Heart, symbolizing the “pinto ng langit” — gate of heaven, opens and revealing the Angel of Resurrection inside it.

The Angel will then get the black veil from the Marian image, symbolizing the end of her grief, as she welcomes her resurrected son, Jesus Christ.

Photos taken from Mr. Patnubay Tiamson’s original Facebook pos…Read More

Old photos of Angono, Rizal – Philippines – Easter Sunday celebration.

The celebration highlights the Galilea, a makeshift stage made from bamboos, decorated w/ colorful paper, flowers and palm leaves, the opening of “Puso” symbolizing the gates of heaven, containing the Angel of Resurrection & the “Sayaw sa Bati” — Dance of Greet…Read More