Santa Cruz de Mayo

What things are associated with the merry month of May?

Flowers and fruits, especially mangoes, green or ripe.

And of course, events paying homage to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Among them: Flores de Mayo, Mayohan, Bulaklakan and Santa Cruz de Mayo or Santakrusan. The hymn Dios Te Salve Maria is invariably sung in those events.

Accompanying illustration shows the participants in Santa Cruz de Mayo, led by Reyna Elena and young consort Constantino.

Other participants include: Reyna Ester, Reyna Mora, Reyna de las Flores, Rosa Mistica, Veronica, Infanta Judith, Banderada, Abogada, Justicia, Reyna Sentenciada, Soldados. — RKC