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Why it ranks
Marinduque's Holy Week festival in which masked, costumed 'morions' dressed as Roman soldiers roam the towns daily, with the Via Crucis, a Good Friday procession and the Easter Sunday pugutan (the capture and beheading of Longinus) staged at the town plaza.
Don't miss: Watch the Easter Sunday pugutan re-enactment at the Boac town plaza.
Best for: Travellers who want a Lenten tradition rather than a street-dance festival; the island is quiet outside Holy Week.
Good to know: Dates follow the Easter calendar and change every year; ferries from Lucena to Balanacan run full during Holy Week, so book ahead.
Key facts
| Type | festival |
|---|---|
| Entry fee | ₱ |
| Best season | March–April (Holy Week) |
| How to get there | RORO ferry from Dalahican Port, Lucena to Balanacan, Mogpog (about 3 hours), or fly to Marinduque Airport in Gasan |
| Hours | Holy Week (Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday) |
Score breakdown
| Signal | Points | How it was calculated |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews · 45% weight | 9/45 |
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| Credentials · 15% weight | 0/15 |
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| Track record · 15% weight | 0/15 |
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| Transparency · 25% weight | 7.5/25 |
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| Unverified details | −5 | Some details are not yet independently verified |
| Evidence points | 12/100 | #1 in Festivals, MassKara Festival, has 20 points |
| Score | 78 | 60 + 39 × (12 ÷ 20)1.5 · How the category score works |
Licences, accreditation & registrations
No licence or accreditation on record yet.
Address
Boac, Marinduque (town plaza and streets; also held in Mogpog, Gasan and Santa Cruz) (approximate map position)
Evidence & sources
- philstar.com/travel-and-tourism/2023/04/06/2257107/story-faith-marindu — Philstar (6 Apr 2023): Moriones Festival in Marinduque during Holy Week; morions march daily, Via Crucis, Good Friday procession, pugutan and crucifixion-resurrection re-enactment at the town plaza on Easter Sunday
FAQ
Where is Moriones Festival?
Moriones Festival is at Boac, Marinduque (town plaza and streets; also held in Mogpog, Gasan and Santa Cruz).
How much is the entrance fee at Moriones Festival?
₱. Fees are set locally and change; confirm before you go.
How do I get to Moriones Festival?
RORO ferry from Dalahican Port, Lucena to Balanacan, Mogpog (about 3 hours), or fly to Marinduque Airport in Gasan
How is Moriones Festival ranked?
Moriones Festival has a category score of 78 (12 evidence points) and ranks #9 for festivals in the Philippines on our editorial methodology. Payment never affects rank.
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