The Moriones Festival is an annual festival held on Holy Week on the island of Marinduque. It is widely known as one of the most colorful festivals in the Philippines. Moriones refers to the masked and costumed penitents who march around the town for seven days searching for Longinus. It is a religious festival that re-enacts the story of Saint Longinus. The festival is characterized by colorful Roman costumes, painted masks and helmets, and brightly-colored tunics.
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