ICCHCC's Santacruzan
Last Wednesday, the streets of Calle Real, Iznart Street, and Plaza Libertad were in a festive mood as the alluring Ilonggas dressed in the creations of talented DGIC (Designers Guild of Iloilo City) members--Jaki Penalosa, Bo Parcon, Don Protasio, and Angellete Borja-Ragus--walk down the streets for the Santacruzan. Among the stunning faces was the Ilongga model Ria Bolivar, who was the Reyna Emperatriz.
The traditional procession began and culminated at the San Jose Church where the Misa de Gracia, a religious rite, featured an archival sacred music. Afterwhich, a cultural presentation offered to the Blessed Mother known as Halad was held.
Performances from the San Jose Catholic School Children's Choir, Irong Irong Dance Group of the West Visayas State University College of PESCAR, and the other local artists then followed.
The celebration ended with a magnificent fireworks display by the Arevalo fireworks experts.