Santacruzan on the other hand is a.
Reyna elena meaning. As a kid I treated the Santacruzan like a beauty pageant. Noong taong tatlong-daan dalawamput anim Ado Domini naglakbay si Reyna Elena upang hanapin ang Krus ni Hesus. In the Santacruzan a traditional procession held in the month of Mayits every young womans dream to be Reyna Elena aka.
Emperatriz or Helena of the True Cross. The Santacruzan tradition is a spectacular way to unite a community. She carries a scepter.
This trellis in turn is tied to a rope and is suspended on a strong branch or pole. In other communities they have as many as three. This was followed by the Santacruzan procession.
They are usually placed in front of the line with each one holding a letter of the words AVE MARIA. The selection of participants especially the prestige role of the Reyna Elena no longer relies on just the womans ability to embody the virtues but more on her physical attributes influence. That day is celebrated with Mass in the afternoon followed by a ritual wherein a number of young women designated as Flores de Mayo.
After the procession there is a pabitin that serves as a culminating activity for all the children to enjoy. School DDS Confessions first post was in March 16 2013. Each of the 26 sagalasreynas led by Reyna Elena dressed up in their best gowns carry an object that symbolizes their character the Holy Rosary prayer being said throughout the procession in the main thoroughfares of the City.
This ceremony is often accompanied by the singing of a local song entitled Tuhog na Bulaklak. The Facebook Account of Daisy Dales Sr. Pabitin is a square trellis where goodies candies fruits etc are hung by strings.