For the first time in as far as I can remember, Calbayognons were treated to a different salubong, or what we fondly refer to as the sugat. It was held at the Nijaga Park stage with the kids of the members of the Couples for Christ (CFC) playing the roles of the angels on hand to sing the Regina Coeli and the Halleluja with the KITA Parish Choir. The CFC took charge of the stage preparations. The personnel from the City Arts and Culture Office were on hand to do the sounds and the lights. And among those who attended the activity was Bishop Isabelo Abarquez.
Here are some pictures taken by Peter.
The angles in the dimly lit stage as they await the arrival of the images of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Resurrected Christ.
the angels as they sang the Regina Coeli
The Bishop giving his short reflection on the Easter celebration
The images of Mary and Christ as they "met"
The angels removing the veil from the image of Mary
... and without any instructions or cue, the faithful gave a loud applause as the veil was lifted, followed by the throwing of petals with the KITA Parsih Choir singing Handel's Hallelujah with the trumpets and organ in accompaniment.
The Bishop as he incenses the images
The Bishop as he gave his blessing before the procession to the Cathedral
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