Different ways of celebrating the feast of Sto. Niño took place in several municipalities of Davao del Sur.
In Sta. Cruz, people celebrated Panagdayag Festival a day full of street dancing and festivities. even in bad weather, rain cannot hinder their devotion to Sr. Sto. Niño as they express their thanksgiving to God Almighty. This is what Panagdayag means. It was the first and they are eying for the next year’s celebration. Definitely Sta. Cruz is an exciting place to visit. This year they expect more tourists as they pave the way for more activities.
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| Photo by Mc Sarona: Panagdayag 2020 |
Bansaleños as well have their own festivities dedicated also to Santo Niño-the Dorongan Festival. It’s a feast of thanksgiving as the word Dorongan means in Bagobo Dialect.
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| Photo by Mc Sarona: Dorongan 2020 |
These festivals were based on Sinulog that focuses on family and faith. Though some elements were from Cebu the celebration itself was authentic, since it has touched the hearts of souls of Santa Cruz, Bansalan and the whole of Davao del Sur.
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| Photo by Mc Sarona: Panagdayag 2020 |
As a spectator, I can feel that the audience and participants are sincere in their devotion. As I look at the different faces on the infant Jesus I saw lots of expressions of innocence and I can’t help but be emotional. The innocent sweet look of the Sto. Niño speaks that this kind of celebration should not be contained only in the Island of Cebu but to the rest of the world.
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