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'Morions' parade

, April 14, 2014

Penitents called "Morions" parade along the streets of Mogpog town on Marinduque island in central Philippines on April 14. During the annual festival, masked and costumed penitents called "Moriones" dress in attire that is the local interpretation of what Roman soldiers wore during biblical times. Holy Week is celebrated in many Christian traditions during the week before Easter. Reuters/Erik De Castro




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