Sto. Nino Fiesta (Feast of Child Jesus)

February 6th, 2009 by Gerry D

Here are photos of the Sto. Nino fiesta as celebrated in Balubaran, Malinta, Valenzuela. The Feast of the Sto.Nino (child Jesus) is held every 3rd Sunday and is celebrated in different parts of the country, the more popular celebrations are at
- Tondo in Manila
- Cebu (Sinulog)
- Kalibo, Aklan with their Ati-atihan dance which is also performed and mimicked throughout the country.

Sto Nino Fiesta
Sto. Nino Fiesta in Philippines

Sto Nino Fiesta
Ati-atihan dancers parade around performing to ferocious beating of the drums

Sto Nino Fiesta

Sto Nino Fiesta
Various figures of the Sto.Nino are displayed on windows and doors welcoming visitors.

Sto Nino Fiesta
Each street put up their own signage, all competing for the the best design award.

Sto Nino Fiesta
Various figures of the Sto. Nino and the Virgin Mary statue, too.

Hope you enjoyed these photos of the Sto. Nino fiesta as celebrated in Balubaran, Valenzuela Philippines

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