Christians from across the globe rejoice as they remember the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday, April 20.
In the Philippines, Catholics kick off the religious celebration through the “Salubong” (meeting) — a predawn procession symbolizing a joyful encounter between Jesus Christ and his mother, Mary.
Beyond the usual Easter egg hunts, communities across the Philippines take pride in unique local traditions that mark the festive religious occasion.
Here’s how users in Rappler’s faith chat room spent their Easter Sunday:
EASTER SUNDAY IN BACOLOD. Catholics celebrate Easter Sunday with Salubong at the San Sebastian Cathedral in Bacolod City on April 20. Photo by Andrew Altarejos EASTER SUNDAY IN BACOLOD. Catholics celebrate Easter Sunday with Salubong at the San Sebastian Cathedral in Bacolod City on April 20. Photo by Andrew Altarejos EASTER SUNDAY IN BACOLOD. Catholics celebrate Easter Sunday with Salubong at the San Sebastian Cathedral in Bacolod City on April 20. Photo by Andrew Altarejos EASTER SUNDAY PROCESSION. Catholics in Marilao, Bulacan join the Easter Sunday procession on April 20. Photo by Melgie Balongcas/Soccom-Kawal ni Ige EASTER SUNDAY PROCESSION. Catholics in Marilao, Bulacan join the Easter Sunday procession on April 20. Photo by Melgie Balongcas/Soccom-Kawal ni Ige
EASTER SUNDAY PROCESSION. Catholics in Marilao, Bulacan join the Easter Sunday procession on April 20. Photo by Melgie Balongcas/Soccom-Kawal ni Ige EASTER SUNDAY PROCESSION. Catholics in Marilao, Bulacan join the Easter Sunday procession on April 20. Photo by Melgie Balongcas/Soccom-Kawal ni Ige EASTER SUNDAY IN MARIKINA. Scenes from the procession and Salubong celebration in Marikina City on Easter Sunday, April 20. Photo by Tom Valientes/Estrella CommunicationsEASTER SUNDAY IN MARIKINA. Scenes from the procession and Salubong celebration in Marikina City on Easter Sunday, April 20. Photo by Tom Valientes/Estrella CommunicationsEASTER SUNDAY IN MARIKINA. Scenes from the procession and Salubong celebration in Marikina City on Easter Sunday, April 20. Photo by Tom Valientes/Estrella CommunicationsEASTER SUNDAY IN MARIKINA. Scenes from the procession and Salubong celebration in Marikina City on Easter Sunday, April 20. Photo by Tom Valientes/Estrella Communications
EASTER SUNDAY IN BATAAN. Scenes from the traditional Salubong at Balanga City, Bataan on Easter Sunday, April 20. Photo by Joseph Andrei CrisostomoEASTER SUNDAY IN BATAAN. Scenes from the traditional Salubong at Balanga City, Bataan on Easter Sunday, April 20. Photo by Joseph Andrei CrisostomoEASTER SUNDAY IN BATAAN. Scenes from the traditional Salubong at Balanga City, Bataan on Easter Sunday, April 20. Photo by Joseph Andrei CrisostomoEASTER SUNDAY IN BATAAN. Scenes from the traditional Salubong at Balanga City, Bataan on Easter Sunday, April 20. Photo by Joseph Andrei CrisostomoSAYAW NG PAGBATI. Children perform the traditional “Sayaw Ng Pagbati” after the Salubong Mass at the plaza of the Cathedral Parish of St. Andrew in Parañaque on Easter Sunday, April 20. Photo by Jonas PeradillaSAYAW NG PAGBATI. Children perform the traditional “Sayaw Ng Pagbati” after the Salubong Mass at the plaza of the Cathedral Parish of St. Andrew in Parañaque on Easter Sunday, April 20. Photo by Jonas Peradilla
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