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Monday, February 15, 2016

Senakulo or Passion Play 2016

The Senakulo or Passion Play is a drama about the Sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ : his trial, suffering, and death. This is one of the traditions of Semana Santa in some Christian groups, particularly Catholics. In 2016, the event is run from March 20 to 27.

The development of a Senakulo is similar to History of Easter. It originated as a ritual of the Church, which sets the Gospel of Good Friday should sing in different parts shared by several people. Later, they have their own forms Senakulo.


The first Senakulo was dramatized in Latin, after that had language version tabernacle. Plus a variety of forms and content over expectations the audience, until the 15th century when it formed the famous religious tables. So there, the Benediktbeuern Passion Play of the 13th century contains most of the dialogue and the Latin church singing, and it was built for the song.

The addition of music and staff

Even the oldest Senakulo separates in ritual and tradition and also agrees to dramatic form. The evolution is demonstrated by the independent translation of songs and German verses nothing to do with the song, and the appearance of Mary (mother of Jesus ) and Mary Magdalene in the theater. From the beginning it was plain that quickly changed the Senakulo, from the 14th century in a state of development which can not be reached unless repeated rehearsal. From this period there was a Vienna Passion, the St. Gall Passion, the oldest Frankfort Passion, and Passion Maestrict. All of these plays were written more poems, often in German.

Tradition in the Philippines

The term is derived from the word Senakulo Cenaculum or Higher Room (Upper Room ), which became the site of the Last Supper. Often the companies and groups in the community presents the Senakulo every Easter. Often they use the table decades or even centuries old, taken from the Bible and tradition, and written in poetic form. Usually they use garments that are inspired by the European tradition , but with the use of clothing actually fits in history. One of the most famous is The Senakulo Pagtaltal the Holy Mount Jordan, Gumiaras started in 1975 and attracts 150,000 spectators annually. There are people who crucify unrelated tables Senakulo as part of their vow as in Barangay San Pedro Cutud, San Fernando, Pampanga.

There are several church groups such as Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ presents Senakulo annually.



Crucifixion rites in Barangay San Pedro Cutud, City of San Fernando, Pampanga
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