Hermosa festival or Zamboanga La Hermosa Festival is an annual event in the city of Zamboanga in honour of the miraculous image of Our Lady of the Pillar (Nuestra Señora la Virgen del Pilar), city’s patron saint, every 12th of October. This celebration kicks off today, October 1, and ends 12 days after.
Part of the festivities include cultural and flower shows, Chavacano song festival, trade fairs, Miss Zamboanga beauty pageant, sail boat race using the colourful vintas known as the Regatta De Zamboanga and several others.
Each year, dancers pay tribute to their patron to the tune of lyres and drums. It is also during this time of the year when Zamboangueños -- from all over the world -- make a pilgrimage to the Fort Pilar Shrine. The city’s devotion to the Lady of Pillar was legendary because of the wealth of stories, miracles and apparitions surrounding the virgin.
Another celebration of good food, great dances and good life!
wow, sure a long festival! A sail boat race is a must in my region here. haha u should post some more photos next time :)
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