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‘Milagrosa’ shines

Jasper Dawang · May 5, 2025, 12:20 AM

Performers showcase their wares in vibrant, traditional attires twirled beneath the stars as their graceful movements echo centuries of devotion. — PHOTOGRAPH BY JASPER DAWANG FOR THE DAILY TRIBUNE

Streets in Laoag City came alive Saturday night in a vibrant display of faith as the grand procession of La Virgen Milagrosa unfolded through the heart of Ilocos Norte.

Dancers in colorful, traditional clothing twirled in the evening light, their movements reflecting generations of devotion. Cheers, candlelight and floral offerings greeted the image of the province’s revered patroness as performers and pilgrims transformed the night into a spectacle of heritage and hope.

The event, spearheaded by the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte and embraced by the people of Laoag City, was a vivid expression of faith interwoven with music, color and tradition.