Readings in Philippine History

SY2122-1T

Retablos
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RTPH – TEAM
Kyla Ashley 4Nicolas
Charles Gabriel Pequino
Santos
Aira Marie Nilay
Angelle Kyme Pecson
Aupperle Niñofranco
Quennie Ann Olarte
Andrea Nicole Rebaño
Patricia Nañar
Rosenda Paa
Philippine "santos" referring to images which are carved on a panel, slightly

raised form a flat background or highly raised making them almost three-

dimensional. It may also be painted on wooden panels, glass, cloth or canvass

which are called cuadrosor printed on paper or cloth called estampas.

Santos have characteristically calm expressions with heavy, dreamy eyelids

associated with Buddhist imagery, with tight, repeating pattern forms identified

with Chinese styles

 Retablos
“altarpiece”

A retablo or lamina is a Latin American

devotional painting, especially a small popular
or folk art one using iconography derived from
traditional Catholic church art. 
 Sociofacts 
`A relation to one another

Filipinos loves gathering together in churches where priests preach the Word of God,
choirs sing with devotion, and the church itself is adorned with images and mosaics
of angels and various saints – a scene held together by a crucified Jesus Christ in the
middle of the altar. Holy Week in the Philippines comes with various traditions,
rituals, and practices done by the devotees to commemorate the passion and
resurrection of Jesus Christ with a vast number trooping to churches for the Visita
Iglesia.
 And their commitment to their Catholic religion is centered not
only on the church and its ceremonies, but also on symbols of
worship known as "santos." We Filipinos have spent our whole
lives to our clients, which leads us to assume that when we
devote ourselves to them, we feel comfortable and secure. As a
result, as Catholics, we see saints not only in churches but also
in our homes, where we can offer and pray on a little single
piece of altar or retablos and santos.

People love to go around and organize by gathering their society for some specific events
or by simply expressing their gratitude.
Earth has no sorrow that
Heaven cannot heal.

-St. Thomas Moore

 Other examples of tradition and/or event;

Sinulog Festival: A Celebration of Faith and Gratitude In The

Philippines. For years, millions of devotees of the miraculous image of the
Child Jesus, Santo Niño, have been coming to Cebu City from all over the
world to show their gratitude to the Holy Child in the week-long Sinulog
festival.

Santacruzan is a religious-historical beauty pageant held in many cities,

towns and even small villages throughout the Philippines during the month
of May.
 Mentifacts
`ideas, values, and beliefs

Saints were considered to be spiritual guides

and mentors, who would add their prayers in
heaven to those offered by
are still immersed in the world of things. They would “intercede” with God on
Christians
behalf of people who sought their help in this way. Devout people would visit their
graves in order to obtain God's healing grace and maybe a miracle cure for their
ailments.
;And also, it is central not as an abstract belief system, but rather as a host
of experiences, rituals, ceremonies, and adjurations that provide
continuity in life, cohesion in the community, and moral purpose for
existence. It is also the medium to get spiritual interactions with their
loved one that past away or not with them for some reasons.
There are a lot of famous festivals in the Philippines. It was attended, not only
by Filipinos, but also people coming from different parts of the world also travel
to witness and join the celebration. Festival attract those tourist hence it
strengthens the attractiveness of the country’s culture. This will benefit those
who want to know about the culture and history of the particular place where
festivals occurs, they can gain knowledge and experience the history regarding
the santo.
 Educational Impact

If we applied these mentifacts to our course which is the tourism management, we can say that
many factors can be tied up to this. festivals can boost and promote the local community in various
of factors, which includes tourists and visitors that consume experiences and services within the
community (which can help in earning revenues), enhancing the local economy and supporting
restaurants, hotels and other tourism related to businesses. we can also claim that these festivals
that are dedicated to the Sto. Ninos attracts more tourists which can help in boosting our economy
because festive, lively and vibrant vibes. Also, when hospitality is applied, many tourists
appreciate our local community's way of service and it may be the way to attract them to come
back again.
RTPH – TEAM 4

Charles Gabriel Pequino

Kyla Ashley Nicolas
Aira Marie Nilay
Angelle Kyme Pecson
Aupperle Niñofranco
Quennie Ann Olarte
Andrea Nicole Rebaño
Patricia Nañar
Rosenda Paa