A Gathering of the Faithful Followers
of the Holy Child
by Pepin
The religious relevance of the Dinagyang festival in Iloilo City is centered on the Child Jesus or the Sto. Niño, who was accepted by the natives of Cebu several hundred of years ago. The image brought to the Cebuanos was also shared to nearby provinces, and that includes Iloilo.
Days prior to the Dinagyang festival, a religious procession and gathering is held to showcase how the locals of Irong-irong (old name of Iloilo) wholeheartedly welcomed the image. It is a merry-making event full of songs and dances of praises and thanksgiving to the Child Jesus.
This year’s height of the welcoming celebration was celebrated in front of the San Jose Parish Church located in front of Plaza Libertad, Iloilo City last January 20, 2010. People from different walks of life accompanied the child image from Iloilo Port going to the Parish, while they sang glorious hymns. The parish priest also blessed the image and the people who were present in the event.
Everyone is hoping that this year’s festival will not only be another significant moment for the province’s greater quest for fame, but also for a greater level of faith to God to reign in the hearts of every Ilonggo.
Days prior to the Dinagyang festival, a religious procession and gathering is held to showcase how the locals of Irong-irong (old name of Iloilo) wholeheartedly welcomed the image. It is a merry-making event full of songs and dances of praises and thanksgiving to the Child Jesus.
This year’s height of the welcoming celebration was celebrated in front of the San Jose Parish Church located in front of Plaza Libertad, Iloilo City last January 20, 2010. People from different walks of life accompanied the child image from Iloilo Port going to the Parish, while they sang glorious hymns. The parish priest also blessed the image and the people who were present in the event.
Everyone is hoping that this year’s festival will not only be another significant moment for the province’s greater quest for fame, but also for a greater level of faith to God to reign in the hearts of every Ilonggo.
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