Pabasa, Moriones fest, flagellation, etc. mark observance of Holy Week.(Provincial News) From: Manila Bulletin | Date: April 17, 2003 | COPYRIGHT 2003 Manila Bulletin Publishing Corp. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: : CHRISTINA I. HERMOSO

The season of Lent is one of the most celebrated religious traditions in the country. Seen as a time for atonement, sacrifice and self-examination, fasting and abstinence on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are practiced by most Catholics.

Holy Week rites are held to commemorate the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Carried on from generations to generations, traditional activities will be held in many parts of the c...