It was a sight to behold at the St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral a few days ago. In fact, it was more than enough to dispel the searing heat & the humidity.
A bevy of lovely sagalas in Filipiniana terno and in costumes based on Biblical characters was getting ready for the colorful yet solemn procession that was to follow the holy mass that honored Blessed Virgin Mary.
ROTARY’S TRES MARIAS: Mayelle, Gen & Angie |
It was the highly- anticipated Rotary Santacruzan, the annual fundraiser of the Rotary Club of Tagbilaran and based on a beautiful traditional religious activity that celebrates the finding of the Holy Cross by Queen Helen, the mother of Constantine the Great.
Floral offering for Mama Mary |
NIGHT WITH THE QUEENS
The affair wrapped up later in the evening with the dazzling parade of civic- minded ladies that were composed of beauty queens, socialites, debutantes & philanthropists and was capped with the spectacular Coronation Ball held at the Bohol Cultural Center.
Photo Credits: Kenny June Requeron |
THIS YEAR’S SANTACRUZAN QUEENS
Pres. Elect Mildred Kascher, Bohol First Lady Pureza Chatto, Gov. Edgar Chatto & Club Pres. Nerio Zamora IIRotarian Gen Jamisola is Reyna Emperatriz 2015 |
reigning Miss Bohol 2014 Queenie Melody Fullante Reyna Elena 2015 |
Lady Jane Cajes crowns Queenie while Mayor Baba Yap smiles |
Reigning Miss Bohol 2014 Queenie Melody Fullante who was escorted by Principe Constantino Lucas Ervin Gulle was crowned Reyna Elena by City Mayor John Geesnell Yap II, a Rotarian himself, and First Lady Jane Cajes-Yap. Assistant Governor Victor Bantol, President and Resident Manager of Bohol Limestone Corporation presented the certificate while PASG, PP, and Current Executive Secretary Louella Bantol handed the floral bouquet.
PP Angelina Vidas Hoffman exudes charm & femininity
Queen of May 2015
PP Angelina Vidas Hoffman was crowned the Queen of May for embodying the traditional feminine qualities by RC Tagbilaran Vice-President Rey Collin Jubac and PP Cynthia Pedralba. Perfect for the title for May is the most beautiful month of the year & the time when all the flowers are in full bloom
Rtn. & JCI Bohol Chocolate Hills Pres. Mayelle Jubac Reyna de los Flores |
Rtn. & JCI Bohol Chocolate Hills President Ma. Eva Eleanor Jubac who looked ultra feminine in her evening gown was fittingly crowned as Reyna de las Flores with a floral coronet. The floral coronet, bouquet & certificate were presented by PN Tony Maquindang & Rtn. Georgina Maquindang.
PE Mildred Kascher, Mrs. Cynthia Chua & PP Peter Chua Jr, Chair of the Council of Past Presidents
crowns Rtn. Isabelita "Lalay" Omac as Reina del Mundo 2015
Rtn. Isabelita “Lalay” Omac was crowned Reyna del Mundo by the Chair of the Council of Past Presidents PP Peter Chua Jr. and spouse Cynthia Chua
PROMISING PRIMA BALLERINAS
A delightful and a pleasant surprise in the evening was the special participation of Jagna Ballet Center dance students who dazzled everyone including Your Blogger with a set of classic ballet dances.
Santacruzan Project Chair PASG, PP & Exec Sec Rtn. Baby Bantol |
CHEERS TO THE ROTARY
REGAL ROTARIANS: Baby Bantol, Lalay Omac, Gen Jamisola, Angie Hoffman, Mayelle Jubac, Josephine Cayanong & Irena Heberer |
Kudos to Club President Nerio “Butchie” Zamora, to Past Sr. Assistant Governor Baby Louella Bantol, Santacruzan Project Chair for the successful event & to the Rotary Club of Tagbilaran for the successful staging of the event. Proceeds will fund the club's service projects for RY 2015 -2016
Club Pres. Nerio Zamora II & Jun Pedralba |
Special mention to Project Co- Chair President- Elect Mildred Kascher & Committee Members Club Auditor Darlene Bustrillos, Rtn. Josephine Cayanong, PP Irena Heberer & PP Cynthia Pedralba
Thanks also to Club secretary Rtn. John Maraguinot for the details
Related Story: What's the Difference Between the Santacruzan & the Flores de Mayo?
Rtn. Sarena Cabagnot & kids support
Ate Dyza Saco, Reyna delas Estrellas
Your Blogger hosted the event
Formal Outfit: Budz & Bagz
|
Related Story: What's the Difference Between the Santacruzan & the Flores de Mayo?
Santacruzan Video Highlights by Boris Heberer
Photo Credits: BabaYap FB Page, Irena Heberer
No comments:
Post a Comment
Comments, feedback, reactions & requests are most appreciated but offensive and derogatory remarks have no place here.
Thank you for visiting my blog. Please email me at:
brewmeister777@yahoo.com