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Friday, November 1, 2019

Marinduque's Putong or Tubong (To Crown)

David III Putong, Chateau Du Mer, Boac, Marinduque, 2002
Putong Ceremony on my 60th Birthday, Colesville, MD, 1994

The tubong or putong, is a ceremony indigenous to the island of Marinduque, Philippines.  Literally, the  word “putong” means to crown, is a song of thanksgiving, hope and prayer for a long, blessed life.  According to beliefs, the patron saint rejoices at this kind of celebrations and intercedes for the honoree in his wish for long life, happiness and safety from accidents and bad luck. Commonly performed to welcome guests and to wish them good life, health and luck.  It is also done during birthdays, anniversaries, graduations or any special events that a person is thankful of and praying for a blessed path in life.

(https://themixedculture.com/2013/10/14/tubong-putong/)

Meanwhile enjoy this video of the modernized version of Putong danced by the youth of Marinduque during a recent MIMAROPA Agricultural Fair for Trade and Tourism in Manila.

https://www.facebook.com/polynuh/videos/2428913563871608/

This version is the Traditional Style:

https://www.facebook.com/freedomecoadventureparkPH/videos/1222848597855357/
We were honored with Putong during our first Medical Mission in Marinduque, 1990 

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