The TOWN FIESTA is celebrated by ALL towns in the Philippines! Fiestas are feast days of the town’s patron saint, this can be any of the saints in the Catholic religion BUT one of the most popular patron saint is the STO.NINO or the CHILD JESUS. There are marquee celebrations in Cebu, Kalibo in Aklan and Tondo in Manila.
Marching bands made up of (brass, wind and percussion sections) are common fixtures in fiesta celebrations. These marching bands light up the fiesta atmosphere with their vibrant rendition of both traditional marching band and adaptations of the current popular music. Philippine marching bands wear colorful uniforms. As well, marching bands also parade a set pretty girls called majorettes who wear short skirts and wave batons to the beat of the music.
Marching Band Majorettes in the Philippines. Fiesta Music
Here are photos of the BANDA 69 Marching Band from Sta. Maria, Bulacan. These photos were taken during their “pit stop” at my mom’s house in Balubaran, Valenzuela. Yes, one of the many towns celebrating the Sto. Nino Fiesta every 3rd Sunday of January.
Majorettes of the Marching Band in the Philippines dance routine
Tuba player and Marching Band in the Philippines. Fiesta Music.
Trombones in Marching Band in the Philippines. Fiesta Music.
Flute and Piccolo Flute in Marching Band in the Philippines.
Wind Section. Clarinets. Marching Band in the Philippines.
Horn Section, Trumpet & French Horn at Marching Band in the Philippines.
Kain muna. With all that playing, this Marching Band in the Philippines deserves a break. Good thign about fiestas in the Philippine is food is aplenty especially for the members of the marching band
Hope you enjoyed these photos. Make sure you experience the town fiesta on your visit to the Philippines.
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May 29th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
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