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Sinakulo (Way of the Cross). On Good Friday, parishes all over Tayabas perform the Sinakulo or Via Crucis (Way of the Cross) at the ‘Patio’ of Minor Basilica of Saint Michael Archangel, a street presentation or a stage enactment of Christ?s arrest, mocking, trial, painful way to Calvary (Golgotha), crucifixion, and death on the cross. Verses are recited and sang while colorful costumes reminiscent of SUSI ng TAYABAS are worn accordingly.

There are also actual flagellations and nailings to the cross of penitents as expressions of evotion and penance. Performances are superb and have been critically acclaimed even by the most respected Filipino artists and thespians. Even non-devotees are observed to have been moved to tears by the ceremony. And all these are done under the scorching sun of the Philippines’ notorious summers!

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PICTURES for you! CALABANGA, Camarines Sur—Owing to its rich religious culture and famous image of Amang Hinulid (Holy Sepulcher) that is believed to be miraculous, this town enjoys an influx of thousands of tourists during the Lenten Week. The crowd drawer is the Amang Hinulid, which thousands of devotees from different parts of the country visit from Maundy Thursday to Good Friday. During the two-day Lenten holiday alone, the continuous flow of thousands of barefoot pilgrims, walking shoulder-to-shoulder along the national road 20 km from Naga City going to and out of this town, is a sight to see. The Amang Hinulid has earned popularity among its devotees through word-to-mouth accounts of miracles since the 19th century. Undocumented accounts of the image’s apparition and healing powers are numerous. Aside from the famous image of Amang Hinulid, the colorful mix of combined pagan rituals and modern-day art forms practiced every year on Lenten week makes an interesting discovery.                          One would witness the pagan ritual of cleansing performed by hooded male and female penitents in groups of five. The hooded shirtless male penitents-adorned with leaves, flowers and ringlets made of crawling wild flowering vine cadena-de-amor-make their rhythmic moves in the streets of the town towards the sea to bathe, a cleansing ritual rooted from their ancestors. While the hooded male penitents do the act of penance by flogging their backs with chains and bamboo whip, the hooded women penitents called "sayos" make their rounds around town, asking for alms that they donate to the church. Dressed in black and face covered, the sayos’ identities are mysteriously concealed from the public as they ask alms in favor of the Church on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday to pay for their sins. Unlike in other places in Bicol, the vanishing practice of pabasa or the oral Bicol chant of the Passion of Christ performed for 24 hours is still a dominant practice in numerous houses here beginning Holy Wednesday to Maundy Thursday. Thirteen years ago, another Holy Week event came into being, which has now become a tradition here through years of religious observance. It is becoming the second crowd drawer of this town during the Lenten week. In this Bicol town, the "Stations of the Cross" is a tableaux of costumed live mannequins performing the scenes from the "Garden of Gethsemane" to "Jesus’ Crucifixion." The interactive street play of the "Passion of Christ", which is performed as an alternative to the "Seven Last Words" Mass, has been engaging since a group of parishioners, which a former parish priest led, initiated the tradition. Involving a cast of at least 100 performers, the street play is staged in several locations in the town and runs for 17 hours on Good Friday. Catholics here also practice the same Easter observance of "Soledad," "Salubong" and The Resurrection. But what made the Lenten tradition here distinct from other towns in Bicol is that religious tourists continue to visit Calabanga to renew their devotion. http://news.inquirer.net/express/html_output/20060416-72657.xml.html Photograph by: Biyahero-JOEL DACUDAO Halina pasyal tayo! http://groups.yahoo.com/group/biyahero/

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Zoobic Safari is one attraction you will find at Subic Bay Freeport’s Forest Adventure Park. Embracing a 25 hectare land - local and foreign guests can expect an astonishing sight of diverse exotic animals roaming and frolicking in their natural habitat. It features a wide range of habitats present in the forest due to the terrain, presence of streams and fringing grasslands. These represent the major habitats for varied exotic animals featured in Zoobic Safari Forest Adventure Park.

Zoobic Safari has the following attractions to look forward namely:

The Zoobic Park - a Petting Zoo area in a walk through tropical jungle like were you can have a live interaction with deers, ostrich, albino carabao, bear, monkey, eagle, miniature horse, ducks and a lot more.

Savannah - A sanctuary of exotic and farm animals that features a wide range of ostriches, potbellies, wild boars and guinea fowls. See the ostriches run alongside your car. You may even get a peck from them!

Serpentarium - A close view of snakes, lizards, iguanas, turtles and a lot more cold blooded animals.

Honey Bee Farm - See how honey is produced by hard working bees.

Rodent World - An amazing collection of rodents. Be pleasantly shocked in Mice Surprise and watch guinea pigs being groomed in the Rodent Salon.

Croco Loco - You will have the chance to feed our crocodiles. Just dangle a chicken on a fishing pole and see them jump high! Quarter chicken available for sale at P50 each.

Hip Hop Bay-a-wak - Hop through elevated steps with monitor lizards (bayawak) watching your every step. Better watch your step or else…!

Egg-Ziting Story - An area showcasing the cycle of the eggs.

Menagerie (Animal Museum) - A rare collection of real stuffed animals and skeletons that are both interesting and educational. An educational trip made exciting.

Adventure Rides - Ride on camels, horses, carabaos and alpacas - a unique experience only in Zoobic.

Close Encounter - An exciting close encounter (2 ft away) with Siberian and Bengala tigers. Be a witness to their huge appetite.

Tiger Safari - A once in a lifetime adventure! Ride in a safari jeep where you will enter an enclosed area with live tigers roaming and frolicking in their natural habitat. Be thrilled with their vibrating growl!

Zoobic Safari also has an educational show featuring live animals, jungle survival with aetas and the newest Mini Moe Show were you can have fun as you see unique mini animals perform live!

http://www.zoobic.com.ph/attractions.htm

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