1. Santacruzan
By: Issa Baraquel,Helena Cabrera, Bea Dazo, Issa Jusoy, Niqui Reyes & Sam Rivera

2. History
The Legend
St. Helena went to Calvary in 300 A.D. to find Jesus’ cross. She found three crosses in the same place where Jesus and the two thieves were crucified.

3. History
The Legend
She ordered her sick servant to lie down on all of the crosses. When he touched one of them,he was miraculously cured. The festival was introduced to the country during the Spanish period and continues to be celebrated by Filipinos all over the world every May.

4. Place of Origin
Quezon Province.

5. People of Origin

6. Purpose
The festival is celebrated to commemorate St. Helena’s discovery of the crosses and to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary. Each young woman that is part of the parade symbolizes an important character in Christianity,excluding those that symbolize the Aetas and Muslims.

7. Music
Ynvocacion A La Reina del Santisimo Rosario
DULCISIMA VIRGEN

8. Status in present time
Santacruzan is still widely popular and celebrated annually.It is a tourist favorite with its colorful flowers,dresses and floats.

9. Sources http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Santacruzan
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