Monday, April 27, 2020

Old Town Fiesta

Saint Francis of Assisi, General Trias

The city of General Trias was once called "Malabon Grande", a large hacienda that is just a part of the town of Kawit or Cavite el viejo during the Spanich colonial era. Malabon Grande was a large area that is comprised of the whole area of the present day General Trias City, and the present day municipalities of Tanza (formerly Santa Cruz de Malabon or Malabon el chico), Rosario (formerly Salinas), and Noveleta (formerly Tierra Alta). But when the town was made independent, what we now know as General Trias was then called San Francisco de Malabon, in honor of the town's patron saint, Francis of Assisi.

This photo was taken yesterday during a procession of Saint Francis of Assisi in remembrance of the old town fiesta (Malabon Grande fiesta was April 26th, not really related to any particular dates in the  life of Francis of Assisi, but because it was a time in Summer where people prayed for rain to come over and water the plants and crops since Malabon was an important Agricultural area during those days).

Unlike usual processions, there are only a few people with masks and observing distances. They are all church people and people in their homes were given boiled eggs from the church as blessings from the Patron Saint.

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  1. I’m sure the Fiesta was less than in a normal year, but I’m glad to know that the precautions were observed,

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    1. That is true Sallie. I just hope on the new town fiesta on October 4th, things will be better again.

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  2. How great that you got to see the procession, even if you were unable to take part.

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    1. Oh you got that right Margaret! Glad I was on my garden that I heard the music from the mobile.

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  3. A nice shot, representing so much I hope we can soon just "remember" but not live.
    Oh, rain, we need, too. I love the sun, and it shines every day brightly, but... no rain... forrests and plants are so much in danger it´s even in the news.

    On a lighter note: I made pink boiled eggs for Hubby to take to work.
    The only way I can make him eat the healthy stuff, make it look good. Next will be blue.
    Stay safe, dear friend, and enjoy the boiled egg!

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    1. Thank you so much Iris. Oh you are right, something that we can take a lesson from but hopefully will have an end soon.

      That is so cute!!! How do you make them pink? That would be very enticing! Thank you so much dear friend Iris, your comments always brighten my day!

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    2. Around Easter you can buy that egg-coloring-stuff here!
      Not in your place?
      I have enough, give me your address to flaviakaiser@gmx.de, if you want to, and I send you some :-)
      Sadly I don´t have any of the very easy-going ones, but the others look even better! Use white eggs, too. Well, you knew that, right, dear friend ;-)

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    3. Oh Iris you are so nice! Thank you so much, but I guess I would have to look for it here first, maybe we do have them in the groceries too. But thank you for the offer you are so sweet! Maybe you can post some of your colored egg creations on your blog too in the coming days, surely those colors will make us all smile :)

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  4. At least it looks cheerful...and is something to brighten the day.

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  5. Glad you got to experience the Fiesta. the participants were wearing masks which is good. It's interesting these days when we observe people, my first thought is are they being safe. Enjoy your day and stay safe, my friend!

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    1. We are very much the same Bill. That is the first thing I check whenever I see people walking or queueing in line on pictures and up to where my eyes can let me see from our balcony.

      Please stay safe my friend Bill and greetings to Ireland!

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  6. Awesome colors and wonderful photos ~ one of my favorite Saints ~ have statue in my yard ~

    Be Well,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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    1. I feel so happy to hear that Saint Francis is also one of your favorite Saints. It's very nice that you have a statue of him in the yard to remind us that he loves nature and birds and be close to them.

      Stevenson

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  7. I hope they stay well after the procession. The photo is quite impressive -- we never see things like that here, except on a couple of holidays. At least not in my city!

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    1. Thank you so much dear Jeanie! I agree with you, I was blessed to be on the garden and heard the music play :)

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  8. I imagine that would have been a lively, colourful and happy affair. Just what we all need at the moment to take our minds off the dreaded "C" word. A video would have been better my friend.

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    1. That is very true Phil! Processions here are colorful and lively, except for lent processions which are solemn but also very colorful!

      Oh! Why did I not thought of that. I'll take videos next time so I can share the actions too. Stay Safe my friend Phil!

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    1. That is true Tom. I hope so as well. Thank you so much and welcome back :)

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