Editing Cainta (section)

==Culture==
During Cainta's modernization period, traditions became more glamorous, most especially during the Lenten season. The most noteworthy rituals are the ''Cenakulo'' (a stage play of the passion and death of Christ) and the ''Ang Pagpapapako'' or ''Penetencia'' (a re-enactment of the crucifixion of Christ).

===The Cenakulo===
The ''Senakulo'' in Cainta dates back to 1904. It originated from Barrio Dayap (the entire area now includes Barangays Santa Rosa, Sto Niño and Santo Domingo). At that time, the population consisted of a small group of residents who were mostly related to each other. Since most of the people believed that calamities were brought in by evil spirits, they decided to put up a cross on a vacant lot to counter them. The barrio people paid homage to the cross by lighting it every night. One memorable incident happened during the Lenten season when a strange fragrance supposedly emanated from the cross. The news spread out not only in the barrio but also in the entire town of Cainta.

Believing in the mystery of the cross, many people in Barrio Dayap and the whole town of Cainta have since then vowed to read the ''Pasyon'' (Seven Last Words of Christ) every Lenten season. This has been enriched by an actual portrayal of the Passion of Christ on the streets which was formerly called "Officio". Many problems have been allegedly solved and illnesses cured through the cross as many people continuously believed.

Over the years the followers of the cross have multiplied rapidly. To give deeper meaning to their devotion and showcase their religiosity, they broached the idea of staging the ''Pasyon''. The first stage play was held a few years later, although initially it was limited in scope. It became so popular that the presentation was expanded to include stories from the Old Testament and other stages in the life of Christ and has become known as the ''Cenakulo''. The venue was transferred to an open field in 1966 to accommodate a larger audience.

Krus Sa Nayon, Inc. (KSNI) was established as early as 1900 during and after Spanish era. The group was also known for its extravagant preparation and passion play every night of the Holy Week period. The KSNI cenakulo play was previously held at the Jaika Compound beside the municipal building and Francisco P. Felix Memorial National High School. To date, the play is held at the stage beside the municipal ground, alongside the One Cainta Police Headquarters and One Cainta Fire Department.

Samahang Nazareno Inc. was organized in 1960, developed and enhanced the various aspects of ''cenakulo''. The local Roman Catholic parishioner gave the association its moral and financial support for it believed that it was an effective means of imparting its Christian message to the public.

===Cainta Day===
{{See also|SumBingTik Festival}}
Every December 1, the town celebrates its foundation and feast of [[Our Lady of Light Parish Church|Our Lady of Light]] (Ina ng Kaliwanagan). It is celebrated with its own festival, [[SumBingTik Festival|SumBingTik]] ([[portmanteau]] of [[suman (food)|suman]], [[bibingka]], and [[latik]]), which started around 2014.<ref>[[GMA News and Public Affairs]]. [http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/video/350542/unanghirit/maki-cainta-yo-sa-sumbingtik-festival-ng-cainta-rizal Maki-Cainta-yo sa SumBingTik Festival ng Cainta, Rizal]. December 1, 2015. Retrieved May 25, 2016</ref> The week long celebration consists of various activities such as paint ball tournament, [[battle of the bands]], Miss Cainta [[beauty pageant]], and Caindakan sa Kalsada, a street dance parade joined by local schools and organizations.