Today I'm going tell you about our procession ceremony.
As soon as we arrived at church the mass is almost over. The atmosphere outside was so hot. As soon as the mass ended the sound of drums and trumpets begin to echo, signaling the start of the grand procession. The sounds they make are really captivating, drawing everyone's attention to the vibrant spectacle.
They brought out the saints and lined them up so the procession could begin.
With every step we took, the sound of the drum and torotot was truly captivating our souls like its been a while since we joined the procession. While we were in Cebu, the procession was not as grand. I missed events like this especially when the whole family was together. The church of Our Lady of Fatima always has processions, especially on special days such as Christmas or New Year's, usually on the anniversary of the church or the birthday of other saints.
We walked from church to vista mall to all the street in Philam Village and finally we reach the church again. Its almost 4 in the afternoon pm when we areived at the church again.
I took some photo of mine the scenery here outside the church was truly fascinating and breathtaking— looks like its because of the combination of lights and my cuteness. The church goers sang hymns to the virgin mary, and
afterwards, the church provide all the people food and drinks—maybe The church provides food and drinks after the procession to show hospitality, build community, and replenish the energy of participants after a long walk. It's also a way to celebrate, give thanks, and continue a tradition, ensuring everyone feels welcomed and cared for. After receiving the food and drinks, we found a spot to rest and recharge. We shared stories and laughed about our adventures during the long walk. As the sun began to set, the atmosphere became more peaceful, and we felt grateful for the shared experience and the sense of community.
After resting a bit, me and my sisters decided to go to Vista Mall first while my parents and other two siblings ride a tricycle to go home, rest and eat.
After a few minutes resting in Vista Mall we decided to go to SM center and have some fun.As soon as we arrived, a man's voice, clear and strong, echoed from the corner outside SM Center. His song, likely a Christmas carol, tapped into a tradition that dates back centuries. Singing carols became popular in the 1800s, evolving from pagan winter solstice songs to Christian hymns celebrating the season. The sound, familiar and festive, immediately set a joyful mood.
As we stepped inside, the coldness hit us immediately, a welcome contrast to the humid air outside. The sudden chill made our skin tingle, a refreshing change from the warmth we'd grown accustomed to during our walk. It was like entering a different world, one where the air was crisp and still, a stark departure from the bustling energy of the streets.
We go to the counter to change our money to tokens so we could play. When the tokens were given, we immediately went to the basketball area games here at Tom's World. Maybe we're childish but all we could think about was having fun like there was no tomorrow, You're tired from work every day so it's only right that these hours are not wasted. Every minute and second was filled with laughter and joy. I thought about basketball, like my life now, if you don't take advantage of the opportunities that come your way, you won't get the points. Even if you don't get 3 points, if you put your heart and mind into every shot— you'll surely won this game of life.
So don't be afraid if you fail because life is not a race. Let's enjoy life full of hope. With every hardship, let us expect pleasure and comfort to follow.