Monday, March 13, 2017

Christmas is more fun in Kawit

Maytinis Festival is an original tradition that takes place every Christmas Eve. This is a dramatic re-telling and reenactment of Mary and Joseph's search for a place to stay. We call it "Panunuluyan" which takes place in several houses and is done by singing until it reaches the St. Mary Magdalene Church where Mary and Joseph are welcomed by singing angels and a "Belen or Nativity Scene" which covers the altar.  
This happens at the street of Kawit with floats depicting famous biblical scenes. 




Amongst the float, Adam and Eve's Float from Potol Magdalo is the crowd's favourite. I think I don't need to explain why. 

 Pagbati: Alay Brgy. Wakas

Haring David: Alay ng Poblacion

Infanta Judith: Alay ng Panamitan

 Zacariah: Alay ng Batong dalig

Reyna Esther: Alay ng Gahak

Samson and Delilah: Alay ng Marulas

 Alay ng AMA at INA

Ama and Ina are like the hermanas of the whole Christmas Festival in Kawit. There are a lot of activities like Parol Making Contest, Singing Contest, Parade of the Bands and Others.

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