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Santeru

Kapampángans are known for their elaborate images of saints, known as santos, and the town of Macabebe is known for saint images crafted by artisans called santeros, which are celebrated in an annual festival on the town’s foundation date!


SANTÉRU • (suhn-TEH-roo)
craftsmen of saints’ images
Tagálog (Filipino): santéro


Root Word
SÁNTU • (SAHN-too)
saint; saintly, holy
Tagálog (Filipino): santo


Etymology
From Spanish santo (“holy; saint”) and santero (“saint-maker”)


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