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These were even handmade by a seamstress all the way from Davao, who knew the dimensions of the statue. Like many big events, the Santo Entierro procession in Bantayan takes months to prepare.

The Plaza Santo Domingo is primarily known as the home of the bronze statue La Gorda Gertrudis, which was created by the famous Colombian artist Fernando Botero. The popular square is located in ...