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    Moriones (en. Moriones)

    mo-ri-o-nes

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A traditional celebration in the Philippines observed during Holy Week, where people wear masks and outfits of Romans.
    The moriones festival is one of the most famous celebrations in Marinduque.
    Ang moriones festival ay isa sa mga pinakatanyag na pagdiriwang sa Marinduque.
    Men dressed in morions who usually entertain and perform during the celebration.
    In the town, the moriones marched while singing traditional songs.
    Sa bayan, ang mga moriones ay nagmartsa habang nag-aawit ng mga tradisyonal na kanta.
    A form of performing art that depicts biblical stories, particularly the passion and death of Christ.
    One of the goals of the moriones is to portray the story of Christ's passion.
    Isa sa mga layunin ng mga moriones ay ipakita ang kwento ng pasyon ni Kristo.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish word 'moriones', which means 'wearers of masks'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Holy Week
    A time in the Christian year that marks the suffering and death of Jesus Christ.
    Mahal na Araw
    Christ's Suffering
    The account of events relating to the suffering of Jesus Christ before his death.
    Paghihirap ni Cristo

    Related Words

    Morion
    A type of helmet worn by Roman soldiers that is incorporated into the wearing of moriones.
    Morion
    Pasyon
    A poem or play that expresses the life and suffering of Christ.
    Pasyon

    Slang Meanings

    People dressed in masks during the Moriones Festival that look scary.
    The moriones at the festival are super exciting and scary!
    Ang mga moriones sa festival ay sobrang nakaka-excite at nakakatakot!
    Slang for people with brown skin.
    The moriones are so beautiful, the color suits her perfectly!
    Sobrang ganda ng moriones, bagay na bagay sa kanya ang kulay niya!