The image of Our Lady, which was then called Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, was brought to the Itawes region from its church in Lal-lo, then the seat of the Diocese of Nueva Segovia, in 1620 to settle the conflict between the Christians and the Itawes tribe.
Her coming brought peace and in no time at all, her small chapel in Piat, where the present church now stands, became a place of worship for both Catholics and the Itawes.
Obando Fertility Rites is a Filipino dance ritual. Every year, during the month of May, to the tune of musical instruments made out of bamboo materials, the men, women and children of Obando, Bulacan, Philippines wear traditional dance costumes to dance on the streets followed by the images of their patron saints San Pascual Baylon (St. Paschal), Santa Clara (St. Claire) and Nuestra Señora de Salambao (Our Lady of Salambao), while singing the song Santa Clara Pinung-Pino.
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Baguio City Cathedral is a majestic church built on top of a hill, and is seen from many parts of the city. On the right side of the cathedral is Session Road. It is the main avenue of the city and is its commercial center. Along the main street and side streets are numerous shops, restaurants, and billiard and duckpin bowling alleys. Session Road is also the place visited by foreign tourists who wish to enjoy the city’s nightlife.
A Calesa Parked in front of Malate Church
