God must have spent a little more time on the place where the religiously coveted celebration is held annually. Naga City is considered as the heart of Bicol, not much maybe because of her geographical location but maybe because of the graciousness of Bicolano cultures flourishing on her breast. Specifically, the feast of Our Lady Of Peñafrancia as the flagship of all events coupled by few others such as Pastores De Naga, Miss Bicolandia and a lot more.
Annually this holy and religious act of Bicolanos are shown and demonstrated in the face of Naga City. Although, we may say that the repetition of such event counts history after history, it would never seems to be a monotony – Bicolanos just gets more sublime every passing years with the faith to Ina (Our Lady Of Pañafrancia).
Bicol has been so blessed with Her. It is so overflowing and far reaching. Her miraculous aroma had gathered souls all over the Philippines. In fact, few other balik bayans abroad spare days ahead just to be with this event. I guess you’d never see devotion as impenetrable as this, dedicated to Virgin Mary.
Words are short to describe how would you actually feel being in the midst of this event, perhaps teary – eyed for even just an emotionally overwhelmed spectator. But what is more flattering feel penetrating to the bones is the Bicolano's love and respect towards the Lady. With her ever imbuing gaze and charisma even a brawler on the street would vow and salute her passing in their midst while uttering the word “Ina” – mother!
Truly, a deep utterance of a Bicolano's indomitable spirituality that gives it an indelible mark on the sands to time.
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