Sunday, September 9, 2007

51st Commemoration of the Canonical Coronation of Virgen delos Remedios




















One of the most awaited event of the Kapampangans, the devotees and the like. September 8, 2007 is the date Catholic Calendar marks as the Birthdate of Mama Mary, probably the reason why the Archdiocese of San Fernando choose this date to be the day to Commemorate the Canonical Coronation of Her Patroness. This was my first time to witness the coronation at Angeles City, prior to this I had accounts that the city's tradition was simplicity. Indeed, the Image was dressed into a simple pink and blue dress beaded but fitting. The umbrella like structure atop the "templete" was removed to set the attention of viewers to the Image. As we (SAPYM) approached the event area the rain began to pour, traffic was there s expected. We were looking for a perking space when the rain got heavy, though I am inside the jeepney at front seat I got wet at half. Other spectators were really that wet. The rain last upto 30 mins, the roads were flooded. As we approached the stage the area was muddy and wet, but still Kapampangans paid honors to the Virgin. As mentioned there was a technicality on electricity, Archbishop Paciano B. Aniceto concelebrates the mass without audio enhancements. The electricity supply came late during the re-enactment of the Canonical Coronation. Cancer Survivors were he ones who crowned the Image and gave lei to Santo Cristo del Perdon Image. The symbolical Holy Rosary Balloon was released announcing the end of the grand celebration.

Video courtesy of munsterinc?
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