Santacruzan is one the most popular traditions in the Philippines. It is a parade during the month of May which is also known as Flores de Mayo (Flowers of May), a festival honoring the Virgin Mary.

In the Philippines, the Santacruzan parades last for a month, with different Hermanas/Hermanos and Reynas for each [...]]]>

Santacruzan is one the most popular traditions in the Philippines. It is a parade during the month of May which is also known as Flores de Mayo (Flowers of May), a festival honoring the Virgin Mary.

In the Philippines, the Santacruzan parades last for a month, with different Hermanas/Hermanos and Reynas for each night. Here in Jersey City, though, the festival only lasts for a day, with various activities and festivities before the grand finale (procession).

So if you’re a long time Filipino resident here in Jersey City, you probably know about this event already. First-time Pinoys here, make sure you don’t miss the fun! Mark your calendar for the 31st Annual Santacruzan and Street Fair – May 24, 2009. Details below.

31st Annual Santacruzan 2009 and Street Fair
Date: Sunday, May 24, 2009
Where: Second St. btwn Manila Ave. and Marin Blvd., Jersey City, New Jersey
Sponsors: The Catholic Action of Mary (CAM), Resurrection Parish in association with Pan-American Concerned Citizen Action League (PACCAL)

SCHEDULE:
Street Fair – 10am – 9pm
Performances – 12pm – 9pm
Mass at St. Mary’s Church – 2:30pm (Second St. corner of Erie St.)
Santacruzan Procession – 4:30pm

Full press release inside this post…

FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE

Contact:  Joey Mayo
E-mail: josemmayonyc@aol.com
Phone:  (917) 656-9443 Cell

31st ANNUAL SANTACRUZAN & STREET FAIR 2009 in Jersey City

The Catholic Action of Mary (CAM) will hold the 31st Annual Santacruzan in Jersey City on Sunday, May 24, 2009. CAM, in cooperation with Pan American Concerned Citizens Action League, Inc. ( PACCAL) is celebrating with a street fair, announced Ledy Almadin, Santacruzan 2009 Chairperson.

The 2009 Santacruzan Street Fair will be an all day event complete with flea market type vendors, food concessions, booths for non-profit organizations, businesses and sponsors. The Street Fair will be located on Second St. between Erie St. & Marin Blvd., Jersey City and will start from 10 am to 9 pm.

The highlight of the day is the Religious Procession and the traditional celebration of the Santacruzan with the Hermanos & Hermanas Mayores, the Reyna Elenas and Sagalas. There will be a mass at St. Mary’s Church, Second St. corner of Erie St., Jersey City at 2 pm and the procession follows immediately after the mass.

On stage performances which start from 12 noon till 9 pm will feature local youth talents, live bands, performers, vocalists, cultural and modern dance troops. The event is expected to be amongst the largest assembly of Filipinos of all ages in the Northeast USA.

To participate, contact:

31st Annual Santacruzan 2009 Street Fair
Sponsors and Vendors: Joey Mayo – 917 656 9443
Performers: Maximilian Cristobal – 551 998 8467
Sagalas and Escorts: Carol Dorico – 201 798 7893
Damas, Flower Girls and Angels: Misty Tolentino – 201 792 5371

31st Santacruzan line up

Reynas:

Reynas standing - left to right - Carolyn Nguyen Vu, Feminina Garcia Bloomberg; Sitting - left to right - Leona Vidamaria Vivas Ramos, Hannacrista Diaz Elarmo, Leona Vidamaria Vivas Ramos

RE I – Hannacrista Diaz Elarmo
RE II – Leona Vidamaria Vivas Ramos
RE III – Amanda Nicole Ocampo
Reyna Delas Flores – Carolyn Nguyen Vu
Reyna Emperatriz – Feminina Garcia Bloomberg

Hermanos y Hermanas Mayor: Jean Daniel, Lydia Dapito, Diwata Macuja and Rolando Macuja

Standing - left to right - Diwata Macuja, Lydia Dapito, Jean Daniel; Sitting - Rolando Macuja

SANTACRUZAN PROCESSION ROUTE:

• From St. Mary’s Church on Second St. going east towards Manila Avenue,
• Turn right on Manila Avenue going south towards First St.
• Turn right on First Street going west towards Erie St.,
• Turn right on Erie Street going north all the way towards Ninth St.
• Turn right on Ninth St. going east towards Manila Ave.
• Turn right on Manila Ave. going south all the way towards Second St.
• Turn right on Second St. and back to St. Mary’s Church.

This Gala Night is only one of the many activities of PAFCOM. This one is happening two days from now. Some proceeds will go to Filipino-American Friendship Day Grand Parade which will take place on June.

PAFCOM Grand Marshal Gala Night Description: Gala, cocktail, dance When: March 21, 2009 Saturday 7PM – 12PM [...]]]>

This Gala Night is only one of the many activities of PAFCOM. This one is happening two days from now. Some proceeds will go to Filipino-American Friendship Day Grand Parade which will take place on June.

PAFCOM Grand Marshal Gala Night
Description: Gala, cocktail, dance
When: March 21, 2009 Saturday 7PM – 12PM
Where: Grand Ballroom Marriott Hotel Newark Airport
Reservation: $75
Contact: See press release at the bottom

Read the rest for the Press Release …

PAFCOM Grand Marshal Gala Night

The Philippine-American Friendship Committee, Inc.(PAFCOM) will have its Grand Marshal Gala night on March 21, 2009, Saturday, at the Grand Ballroom of Marriott Hotel Newark Airport from 7 PM until 12 MN.

This year Grand Marshal is Dr. Lorie Lizardo who is a Diplomate in Psychiatry and Neurology with private practice in East Orange, NJ and currently the Medical Director of the Mental Health Unit of St. James and St. Michael Medical Centers and has been the past president of the Philippine Medical Society of New Jersey.

This year’s Over-All Chairman of PAFCOM is Hector Magno, who is a dynamic leader and you can contact at 732-563-4554. This year’s Co-Chairs of the Grand Marshal Gala Night is Carmen Flores 201-993-1158 and Seny Lipat 201-344-5071.

For more information please call Rene Ballenas P.R.O. at 646-831-9541.

There is a contest for Filipino/American students between the ages 8-25 years old about Philippines’ National Hero: Dr. Jose Rizal. If you are eligible to join, you are invited to participate in the said event. Huge cash prize awaits the winner of the contest!

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Dr. Jose Rizal Contest at Five Corners Library

There is a contest for Filipino/American students between the ages 8-25 years old about Philippines’ National Hero: Dr. Jose Rizal. If you are eligible to join, you are invited to participate in the said event. Huge cash prize awaits the winner of the contest!

You must hurry up, though, as there is a deadline for essay submission (December 13, 2008). Oratorical Presentation will be done on December 20, 2008 1PM-5PM at Five Corners Branch Library on Newark Avenue.

DOWNLOADS:

• Application Form
• Oratorical Contest

PERSONAL RECOMMENDATIONS (Readings/Books)

The following books are my personal suggestions if you want to learn more about our National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal:

• Buhay at mga Ginawa ni Dr. Jose Rizal
• Lineage, Life and Labors of José Rizal, Philippine Patriot

More details inside the post (Don’t forget to download the attachments above for further readings) …