Is Peñafrancia Festival Religious? Quiz & Flashcards

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When does the celebration of the Peñafrancia Festival typically start?

Mid-November

Last week of August or beginning of September (correct)

Last week of July

First week of October

What is the significance of the Harubay procession?

It is a thanksgiving procession

It marks the end of the festival

It is a penance procession

It marks the start of the festival (correct)

What is the purpose of the Perdon procession?

To request protection from sickness and misfortunes (correct)

To commemorate the history of the festival

To honor the patron saint

To celebrate the feast day of Divino Rostro

What is the Traslacion?

The journey of the image of the patron and Divino Rostro from the Basilica to the Cathedral Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the novena in the Peñafrancia Festival?

It is a nine-day prayer leading to the feast day of Divino Rostro Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Pagsungko ni Ina?

To bring the image of the patron to different parishes and institutions Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of the Peñafrancia Festival's secular activities?

One month Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the fluvial parade that marks the end of the novena?

Traslación por el Rio Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the rub cloth or handkerchief for devotees during the foot procession?

It is a means to receive the patron's miracles Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the monument located in the Plaza Quince Martires?

Monument of the 15 Martyrs of Bicol Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the competition among elementary students during the Civic Parade?

Marching Band Competition Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the andas during the foot procession?

It is a means to transport the patron saint Signup and view all the answers

In what year did the devotion to Divino Rostro begin?

1882 Signup and view all the answers

What was the estimated number of participants in the 2022 festival?

450,000 Signup and view all the answers

Why were the activities related to the festival suspended in 2020 and 2021?

Due to the coronavirus threat Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the people who were waiting to get a glimpse of the passing of the pagoda of the Blessed Mother?

They plunged into the Naga River Signup and view all the answers

What tradition began when the image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia was brought to the cathedral in 1882?

The tradition of transferring images during trasilacion Signup and view all the answers

How many people died in the tragic incident during the festival?

138 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Peñafrancia Festival

The festival's roots can be traced back to the cholera epidemic in the 19th century, when the devotion to Divino Rostro and Our Lady of Peñafrancia began as a form of thanksgiving.

Religious Activities

The festival's religious activities start in the last week of August or the beginning of September.
Harubay marks the beginning of the festival, featuring a proclamation and mobile procession.
A novena, a nine-day prayer, is said in honor of Divino Rostro, starting on the feast day of Divino Rostro.
Masses are also held during this period.
Pagsungko ni Ina is a "visit" of the image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia to different parishes and institutions, accompanied by a procession, mass, and prayers.
The Perdon Procession, also known as the Peñafrancia Perdon Procession, has been observed in Bicol since the 19th century as a form of penance and to request protection from sickness and misfortunes.
The Traslacion, established in 1864, is a key religious event where the image of the patron and Divino Rostro is moved from the Basilica Minore of Our Lady of Peñafrancia to the Naga Metropolitan Cathedral.

Traslacion

The Traslacion marks the start of the nine-day novena and mass.
At the end of the novena, the patron is returned to the basilica through a fluvial parade, accompanied by devotees in canoes and outrigger boats along the Naga River.
The foot procession follows, where devotees walk to the basilica, and the patron saint is placed on an andas, a carriage, and greeted with cheers of "Viva La Virgen!".

Secular Activities

The city government of Naga organizes a calendar of activities for the Peñafrancia Festival, which usually lasts for a month.
The calendar includes events such as Miss Bicolandia, parades, float competitions, majorette contests, and drum and lyre competitions.
The Civic Parade is participated by several institutions and organizations, and also features a competition among elementary students who compete in marching band and majorettes.

Cultural Attractions

Plaza Quince Martires is a monument that honors the 15 Martyrs of Bicol who died in a tragic accident during the festival.

Devotion to Divino Rostro

The devotion to Divino Rostro began in 1882 during a cholera epidemic, when Fr. Pedro De La Torre, a devotee of Divino Rostro, had its image placed in the cathedral.
The image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia was brought to the cathedral on August 26, 1882, marking the first time the two images were together.
The tradition of transferring both images from the basilica to the cathedral during Traslacion has been observed since then.

Attendance and Significance

The festival has grown in popularity over the years, with an estimated 450,000 participants in 2022.
Devotion to Divino Rostro and Our Lady of Peñafrancia has continued to grow, with millions of devotees attending the festival in previous years.

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