SANTACRUZAN IN HAMBURG
Hamburg – The Filipino community in Northern Germany held their annual Santacruzan after a mass officiated by Fr. Ritchie Salinas at the Kleiner Michael church in Hamburg on 25 May.
Organized by the Federation of Filipino Organizations in Northern Germany (FFONG), this year’s Santacruzan saw the image of the Blessed Mother carried in a procession while participants and sagalas led by Reyna Elena recited the Holy Rosary. The procession ended at the church hall where participants and guests were invited to partake in a salu-salo.
“The Santacruzan has evolved into a celebration not only of our faith, but also of our culture and sense of community. From small and big towns in the Philippines, this tradition has journeyed across oceans, becoming a cherished tradition of overseas Filipinos, reminding us of home,” Ambassador Susie Natividad said in her remarks. END
