Flores de Mayo: More than just a Festival of Flowers

The Flores de Mayo is a religious festival celebrated in the Philippines during the month of May. It is also known as the "Flores de Maria" or "Santacruzan". The festival is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and is celebrated with various activities such as street parades, floral offerings, and religious processions. Children, dressed in traditional Filipiniana costumes, participate in the Santacruzan parade, which culminates with the crowning of the "Reyna Elena" or "Queen Helena". The Flores de Ma

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Celia Cruz / Johnny Pacheco - Flor De Mayo

LIVE May Flower and Santacruzan Procession