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But instead of Ilonggos pouring out into the city streets for the January 24 celebration, they were instead glued to their smartphones, laptops and TV sets to watch a theatrical street performance in the festival that honors the Santo Niño (Holy Child Jesus).
“Despite the strict health protocols being followed by everyone due to the pandemic, we showed the whole world that Ilonggos are one as we celebrate the biggest feast in the city,” said Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas.
In lieu of Sunday’s actual live events that would draw crowds, the Sunday contest of groups depicting the folkloric story of Bornean immigrants making a pact with the tribal Ati people of Panay Island and their eventual Christianization was pre-taped.