Santacruzan sa Flores de Mayo
Reina Elena of Iloilo Cara Jean Santillan
with Fr Manny Uy during the coronation
of Mother Mary
On May 31, 2007, the Iloilo City government and Leganes, Oton, Pavia, San Miguel, Sta. Barbara and Guimaras of Metro Iloilo and Guimaras (MIGEDC) held the Santacruzan sa Flores de Mayo.
This is a traditional and historical event combined with a fashion show at the Fountain Area, Robinson's Place Iloilo.
From left are Reina Elena of Leganes
Criscember Joy Japunad Nunes, Reina
Elena of Oton Rhea Mae Pantua, Reina
Elena of Pavia Sheila May Sorupia,
Reina Elena of Sta. Barbara Ma. Aileen
Bernas, and Reina Elena of Guimaras
It started at 4 pm at the Freedom Grandstand where the emcee was Jo Agudo and Eireen Manikan. The program started with the explanation of what Santacruzan is by Eric Divinagracia, reading by Cecilia Layson, opening prayer by Fr. Edwin Castillo, the introduction of the Hermano and Hermana Mayor Isabelo and Ma. Luisa Maquino, the presentation of the procession and lastly, the start of the procession which ended at Robinsons Place Iloilo.
From left are Reina de las Estrellas Ria
Bolivar, Rosa Mystika Shin Shalaya,
Reina Paz Regina Florente, and Reina
de las Flores Daisy Aguilar
At the fountain area, the program started with the entrance of the procession, welcome message of Vice Mayor Guillemo de la Llana, opening remarks of Mayor Maquino, crowning of the Blessed Mother, bougainvilla shower, announcement of the Project: Bougainvilla -- Bulak sang Iloilo, Fashion Parade of the Sagalas, and the presentation of participating sagalas and designers. The coronation of the Reina Elena of Iloilo and the Blessed Mary were blessed by Fr. Manny Uy.
Many of the designs were from the Designers Guild of Iloilo.