Moriones Festival

Everything You Need to Know

The Moriones is a lenten festival held annually on Holy Week on the island of Marinduque, Philippines. The "Moriones" are men and women in costumes and masks replicating the garb of biblical Imperial Roman soldiers as interpreted by locals. The Moriones tradition has inspired the creation of other festivals in the Philippines where cultural practices is turned into street festivals.

  • Type:Religious
  • Official Name:Moriones Festival
  • Also called:Moriones
  • Yearly Visitors:1-1.4 million
  • Observed by:Marinduque
  • Date:Holy Week
  • Rating:4.6/5 stars
  • Duration:1 week