Sto. Niño feast day celebrated with dancing, competitions in Pagadian

Devotees and locals celebrated the feast day of Señor Sto. Niño in Pagadian City on Sunday with merrymaking and festivities.

The celebrations began early in the morning, featuring devotees carrying images of the child Jesus and dancing outside the Sto. Niño Cathedral to express prayers and devotion.

Annabelle Guitarte and Evelyn Rule shared their personal reasons for participating, expressing thanksgiving and faith through dance as a family tradition.

Local businessman Charnyl Albarracin joined with his wife and two kids to express worship and gratitude towards Señor Santo Niño.

In the afternoon, the local government organized a street dancing competition called Pasalamat Festival, offering P3.8 million in prizes for eleven barangay contingents, with the grand prize worth P800,000.

On Sunday evening, thousands of partygoers gathered at a street party arranged by the city government featuring performing artists and musical bands.

Private establishments also held their own street parties across different parts of Pagadian City to mark the occasion.