Senakulo: Lenten play of the Passion of Jesus Christ

by Maja del Rosario

Senakulo is a tradition play here in the Philippines that tells the story of Jesus Christ before and after he was crucified on the cross. Foreigners and and even fellow Filipinos are amazed how senakulo is played by different actors. It is a kind of drama or a play that is usually played in provinces like in Bulacan during the time of Holy Week.

]in Hagonoy, Bulacan, Senakulo happens every year. It is played by professional or youth actors. It is noticeable how the actors are playing good as well. Every year is different. It is beautiful, well prepared as may see it, from the staff, stage productions, costumes, the scripts and even the characters were amazing.

This year, Senakulo will be presented in a different way. Pretty sure that it would be fantastic. That will be exciting. That will be a great idea especially for the kids in the younger ages. They will know what happen to the history of Jesus before he was crucified in the cross for us.

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