The Lady of Simala passes Carmen

The image of the Virgin Mary of Simala, Sibonga in Cebu passes the town of Carmen on its way to Panalipan, Catmon

The image of the Virgin Mary of Simala passes the town of Carmen

Early this afternoon, while shooting some antique church artifacts in Carmen for the book project Balaanong Bahandi, the said to be miraculous image of the Virgin Mary in Lindogon, Simala, Sibonga, a southern town, passed by on its way to Catmon where it will be there for the weekend.

As expected, people were lining along the road for the much revered image and school children were waving blue and white flags as the convoy passed. As it reached the front of Carmen Church, it slowed down for people to touch the blue cloth of the image.

Faith in the Philippines is very much alive and it is a very interesting subject for a documentary photography that i’m currently working on. Come this weekend, I will be in Bantayan Island for the book project as well as the town fiesta. Another great opportunity for images.

26 June 2009

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