La Naval de Manila 2006

Talk about too much of "claritas", it's quite bad to capture Inay in such a "faceless" manner. Am hoping to do better next year. But all in all, I must say that it was a very prayerful experience. And I believe that it is all that matters for her.

Here are some captured glimpes of her while being ceremoniously and solemnly brought back to the altar after procession (N.B. i was literally chasing her when i had these taken). The event culminates with a serenade to the Virgin and the traditional singing of Despedida a la Virgen. Sabi ni Sir Bong, batang lalaki yung akala nating soprano na kumakanta nun.

I so love this event, not just for its magnificence but for the bliss that it gives everytime I go there. It reminds me of my Dominican roots, of the truth that i defend, the ideals that i uphold and the people i love.

You could prolly take this as a photo story of some sort.


DESPEDIDA A LA VIRGEN

Soloist:
Adios, Reina del Cielo,
Madre, Madre del salvador

Choir:
Adios, Adios!

Soloist:
Adios, Dulce Prenda adorada!

Choir:
Dulce prenda adorada,
de mi sincero amor

Adios, Reina del Cielo,
Adios Adios,

Madre Del Salvador,
Madre del Salvador!



De tu divino rostro, la belleza al dejar
permiteme que vuelva,
tus plantas, a besar

He quedado Maria,
abrazado en tu amor
Que da te adios Señora,
Adios, adios.

(Dame tu bendicion, Madre Del Salvador)2x

Madre Amoroza, prenda de amor, adios, adios!