32nd Filipino Santacruzan in Jersey City

By: jose | April 24th, 2010 | 9 comments - (Comments are closed)

[UPDATE May 30, 2010] Follow the link to view the photos of the 32nd Santacruzan in Jersey City

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[Original Post: april 24, 2010] The month of May is near, which means Santacruzan in Jersey City is just around the corner.  Santacruzan is one of the most celebrated religious events in the Philippines which Filipino-Americans have [...]



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Filipino Culture in Jersey City: Santacruzan 2009

By: jose | April 23rd, 2009 | 6 comments - (Comments are closed)

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 [...]



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