The santacruzan tradition in Pampanga draws the interests of people who want to experience the real meaning of this annual procession. Through the years and in other Philippine provinces, the rite was reduced to a simple parade of beautiful women donning their best gowns and attires. The prest...
in the development of the millenarian movements, the unique faith expressions and influences behind folk Catholic feasts and celebrations, and probes deeper into the meaning of ordinary faith expressions. Coming from his own experiences and insights, he refers to previous scholarly works in discussing...