Prusiyon: Holyweek 2012 in Sta. Cruz Marinduque

Tatlong araw na nagdiwang ang bayan ng Sta. Cruz, led by Church and Town Government. Cruz, sa pangunguna ng Simbahan at ng Pamahalaang Bayan. This initiated a Village Night and CORONATION of Bb. Pinasimulan ito sa isang Barangay Night at Koronasyon ng Bb. Quadricenterinial that Ms. Quadricenterinial na si Bb. Celine. Celine. Marie Rey Rejano gymnasium performed on the night May l. Marie Rejano Rey na ginanap sa gymnasium noong gabing Mayo l. I made the Procession in besperas afternoon after the last Mass-Novenario in honor of the Holy Cross. Isinagawa naman ang Prusisyon noong besperas ng hapon matapos ang huling Misa-Novenario sa karangalan ng Banal na Krus.

Moriones Festival 2012 Photos in Sta. Cruz Marinduque

Sta. Cruz is a neighboring province's version of Moriones Festival. Meron din silang version nito! This year, aside from the usual tradition,  there was a “Battle of Morions”. This was conceptualized last 2011, by now Congressman Lord Allan Velasco. For costumes, participants this year have been encouraged to incorporate local materials that are commonly used or are unique to their localities. It has been noted that while many participants still use wooden masks, masks made of papier-mache are extensively used for the Battle of Morions competition.

Sta Cruz Municipal Hall in Marinduque

Santa Cruz is politically subdivided into 55 barangays . In 1957 the sitio of Kalangkang, barrio of Kasily, was converted into a barrio

Address: Municipal Hall Santa Cruz, Marinduque.

Phone: (042) 321-1971.

Website: http://www.ble.dole.gov.ph/

Road going to Sta. Cruz Marinduque

Early morning of Holy Friday (April 6, 2012) I decided to travel from Torrijos highway going Sta. Cruz to meet up some friends,it's about 30-45 minutes travel time. I take jeepney from the highway of Torrijos which cost 30 pesos. I want to witness senakulo and prusisyon during afternoon until evening. Santa Cruz is a first class municipality in the province of Marinduque,according to the 2007 census.

How to Get to Poctoy White Beach Resort in Marinduque

How to Get to Poctoy White Beach Resort in Torrijos Marinduque

By Sea
Travelers may take a bus bound for Talao-talao Port or Dalahican Port in Lucena City. From there, Roll on-Roll off (RORO) vessels will transport land based vehicles to Marinduque.

An alternative is to get off the bus at Talao-talao Port and ride a fast craft or ferry to Balanacan Port in Mogpog. From here, take a jeepney, FX or air-conditioned vans bound for Mogpog, Boac, Gasan and Buenavista.

For those bound to Sta. Cruz and Torrijos, take the ferry to Buyabod Port, Sta Cruz. Ride a tricycle to the town center and from here, travelers can ride a jeep going to Torrijos, Mogpog and Boac.

By Air
Local airlines have direct flights to Marinduque, landing at Marinduque Airport. Travel time takes around 40 minutes from Manila.

Best White Beach in Marinduque: Poctoy White Beach Resort,Torrijos

Traveling to the island province of Marinduque during the Holy Week was a test of patience. But rewards are abound. The stretch of white sand beach of Poctoy is proof to that. The privacy of a beach cove was perfect for sleeping right at the shore. The one-kilometer long, fine white sands of Poctoy White Beach is probably one of the best and frequented beaches in Marinduque.