Rama inclined to say yes on return of Lent traditions

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 03/04/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Why not? This was the statement of Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama on the recommendations of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for the return of traditional Lenten activities this year. The EOC will…

Expect unique twist for Buhing Kalbaryo in online stream — Rama

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/01/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Vice Mayor Michael Rama said people should expect something unique in the Buhing Kalbaryo, a play he organized for Holy Week 24 years ago, for its online streaming on Good Friday,…

Buhing Kalbaryo will be streamed online again

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 03/11/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The yearly Buhing Kalbaryo play organized by Cebu City Vice Mayor Michael Rama will take another year off the streets due to the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The Buhing Kalbaryo is…

‘Buhing Kalbaryo’ special episode to be streamed online, aired on TV

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/09/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The modern-day Senaculo-styled Cebuano street play of the Passion of Christ dubbed “Buhing Kalbaryo” has drawn thousands to its procession each year. In Good Friday 2019, alone, the play gathered almost 2,000 spectators…

Organizers eye Buhing Kalbaryo, the musical in 2020; Buhing Pasko in December

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/19/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Buhing Kalbaryo: the musical. This is what Project Director, Niel Odchigue, of the Buhing Kalbaryo envisioned for the street play on 2020. Odchigue said he would propose a new format for the play…

1,800 people brave the heat to watch Buhing Kalbaryo 2019

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/19/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The street play, Buhing Kalbaryo drew a crowd of at least 1,800 people on its 22nd year of bringing the Passion of Christ to downtown Cebu’s streets. The Guadalupe Police Station and San…

How Cebuanos celebrate Good Friday in photos

04/19/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — On Good Friday, Catholics around the world reflect on the passion of Christ. In Cebu, some of the faithful celebrate this day by doing the Way of the Cross in churches or in…

Gilbert Bargayo on 27th crucifixion: ‘I’m not scared anymore’

Rosalie Abatayo 04/18/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines —Gilbert Bargayo isn’t afraid of being nailed to the cross anymore. Not after doing in 26 times before. But it isn’t because he’s used to it already. It’s because he has complete trust in…

Buhing Kalbaryo: Alive and well

Nestle L. Semilla 04/01/2018

  With tears in her eyes, 57-year-old Helen Jacaban watched scenes of Jesus’ crucifixion unfold before her. From the streets of Cebu City, on Good Friday, March 30, Jacaban joined the hundreds of people who watched the…

Police estimates 2,000 people at Buhing Kalbaryo

Nestle L. Semilla 03/30/2018

CEBU CITY- At least 2,000 people watched the annual Buhing Kalbaryo play, which started at past 10 a.m. on Good Friday. This was the estimated number provided by Chief Insp. Allan Rosario of San Nicolas police station. There…

Smaller crowd for ‘Buhing Kalbaryo’

Nestle L. Semilla 04/15/2017

A change in venue and limited preparations resulted to a smaller crowd who watched the annual Buhing Kalbaryo in Barangay Guadalupe, Cebu City last Good Friday. Director Elmer Labella said they only have over 2,000 people who…

‘Buhing Kalbaryo’ 2017: A test of faith

Nestle L. Semilla 04/12/2017

Ian Fuentes was only 16 years old when he first joined Buhing Kalbaryo, an annual reenactment of the passion and death of Jesus Christ. He first played the role of a Roman soldier who tormented Jesus. Eventually,…

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