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Philippine Fiestas and Colonial Influence by Ma Jovita is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses how Jesuit padres in the Philippines in the 17th century organized elaborate Catholic festivals to promote Christianity and colonial rule. They aimed to impress local populations and outshine pre-colonial customs. Festivals helped encourage resettlement into new towns and spread ideas of faith, civilization, and Spanish political order. They contained didactic and entertainment elements. Festivals also served to legitimize Spanish temporal power and promote Spanish culture.
- Author
- Ma Jovita
- Language
- EN