The Many faces of the Sto. Niño by James U. y jr.

We Filipinos are very religious people. We have always shown it in our culture, language, beliefs, dealings with other people, and festivities. The Fiesta of the Sto. Niño is a good reflection of the Filipinos' devotion to the Catholic faith. This fiesta is variously celebrated in different parts of the Philippines, among them Cebu City (as Pit Señor), Iloilo City (as Dinagyang), Bacolod City, Cadiz City, and Kabankalan City. The following pictures will depict the various images of the Sto. Niño during the fiesta celebration held last January 15, 2012 at the Sto. Niño Shrine in Bacolod City.






The procession started from the Sto. Niño Shrine, proceeded to Rizal St., Burgos St., Burgos Market, and back to the shrine (James U. Sy Jr. photo).

















The different faces of the Sto. Niño (James U. Sy Jr. photo).



The procession started from the Sto. Niño Shrine, proceeded to Rizal St., Burgos St., Burgos Market, and back to the shrine (James U. Sy Jr. photo).



Babies wearing Sto. Niño outfits together with their mothers (James U. Sy Jr. photo).


Children dressed as atis (James U. Sy Jr. photo).


The drummers for the festivities (James U. Sy Jr. photo).



The Sto. Niño Shrine near West Negros University (WNU) (James U. Sy Jr. photo).