Palo, Leyte, PhilippinesFestival Date: March 29, 2024 The Pamalandong Festival in Palo, Leyte, offers a unique perspective on the Passion of Christ, with faithful participants embodying biblical characters and narrating the story in the native Waray and age-old Spanish dialects. Unlike penitent ceremonies elsewhere, the rituals in Palo, known as ‘Tais-Dupol,’ involve participants wearing distinct hoods based on their marital status and focus more on service than self-mortification.
These dedicated penitents serve the cathedral in various roles, symbolizing their commitment to faith and community service during the Holy Week observance. Bear witness to these Holy Week rituals every year on Good Friday.What to wearComfortable shoes and clothesTRAVEL INFOProvince of Leyte Tourism OfficeMobile: +63 917 843 2497 | Email: [email protected]