The Philippines Holy Week or "Semana Santa"
The Philippines Holy Week or "Semana Santa" Holy Week or "Semana Santa" the sacred spiritual holiday observed in the Philippines. While an earlier colony of Spain over three centuries. The country's traditions influenced by Spanish culture. Countries Costa Rica, Mexico, Guatemala, and the Philippines reflecting "Semana Santa" or Holy Week. While the Western cultures give more emphasis on bringing back to the life of Jesus Christ (Easter Sunday). Holy Week is a time of reflection, repentance, and prayer. It starts from Palm Sunday on-going toward Easter Sunday. CAMPING & HIKING The Philippines a Catholic country with 92% Christian population. Thus, 81% belong to the Roman Catholic Church. The remaining 11% goes to other independent religious groups. Not surprising the whole week Pilipino people went home taking an interest in the company holiday. A four-day weekend holiday from Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Black Saturday and Easter Sunday. FA...