Caysasay Fiesta 2013

Day 1 Taal town fiesta in Honor of the Our Lady of Caysasay

Afternoon Mass at Caysasay Shrine

A year of torment from 2013 didn't quite bother this year fiesta of the Our Lady of Caysasay in Taal, Batangas. The original image of the Virgin of Caysasay didn't was not taken to Her Shrine last fiesta. The replica that was commissioned a year ago was used for the two day fiesta of Taal, never the less the devotion still prevails as Her devotees from all walks of life go to Taal and venerate Her.

As an offering "Lua" or "Luwa" is recited in honor of the Virgin of Caysasay

The foot procession in Barangay Caysasay

What is referred as "Prusisyong Suhod" where the andas of the Virgen goes to narrow alleys so devotees could see the Virgen up close.

Arrival at the church grounds of Caysasay Shrine, with fireworks offering for the Fiesta

Day 2 of Taal town fiesta in Honor of the Virgin of Caysasay and San Martin.

Again I came back to Taal in the afternoon of Dec. 9 to catch up the afternoon procession of the Virgin of Caysasay, The original image of the Virgin of Caysasay didn't appear for the 2nd day fiesta, supposedly the Virgin of Caysasay is wearing the canonical vestments, but since the original was not available the replica was used instead.

The silver carroza decorated for the fiesta

Beginning of the procession

Photo opportunity before the procession around the town

Crowds gather at Basilica grounds

The procession in the streets of Taal

Passing Villa Severina

Arrival at the Basilica, end of the procession

Credits to the following:

Al-Rey Cuasay Reyes 

Manny Landicho and Ate "Loleng" Landicho

Ernie Villavicencio and Family

Manny Inumerable 

Tampuhan Cafe and company

Corina Casilang

Ate Violy Ilagan

Glenn Inocencio and company

Ave Maria La Purisima Ave Maria!