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Festival Queen

The Festival Queen is one of the Festivities favorite Subject. She plays a key role in the dance since she is the one mostly holding the Child Jesus/ Sto Nino and dances with him. She is mostly gowned in an elaborate decor differently from the other dancers to highlight her. She looks like Virgin Mary with the Child Jesus.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2019
Date Uploaded: 11.2020
Photo Location: Cebu, Philippines
Copyright: © Emmanuelle Sawit