Santeru
Kapampángans are known for their elaborate images of saints known as santos, and the town of Macabebe is known for its saint images crafted by artisans known as santeros which are celebrated in an annual festival during 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): sánto
Etymology
From Spanish santo (“holy; saint”) and santero (“saint-maker”)
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