DAAN NG KRUS 2008 : SUSI NG TAYABAS PRODUCTION

                           

Sinakulo (Way of the Cross). On Good Friday, parishes all over Tayabas perform the Sinakulo or Via Crucis (Way of the Cross) at the 'Patio' of Minor Basilica of Saint Michael Archangel, a street presentation or a stage enactment of Christ?s arrest, mocking, trial, painful way to Calvary (Golgotha), crucifixion, and death on the cross. Verses are recited and sang while colorful costumes reminiscent of SUSI ng TAYABAS are worn accordingly.

                           

There are also actual flagellations and nailings to the cross of penitents as expressions of evotion and penance. Performances are superb and have been critically acclaimed even by the most respected Filipino artists and thespians. Even non-devotees are observed to have been moved to tears by the ceremony. And all these are done under the scorching sun of the Philippines' notorious summers!

                           

                           

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