CEBU CITY, Philippines — A mammoth crowd attended the Opening Salvo of the 458th Fiesta Señor on Thursday, Jan. 5, organizers reported. The Augustinian priests from the Basilica Minore del
Augustinian priests have estimated the crowd in and around the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño de Cebu, who attended the opening salvo of this year’s Fiesta Señor. | Morexette Marie Erram
The Augustinian priests from the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño de Cebu said they estimated around 35,000 devotees joined the Opening Salvo of this year’s Fiesta Señor. The Pilgrim Center alone, which was brimming with devotees on Thursday morning, could accommodate a total of 5,000 individuals, Miranda said.
“So far, han-ay kaayo ang atong pagsaulog sa prosesyon. Kauban ang atong mga kapulisan ug ang other agencies. Dako kay tag pasalamat nila ug sa tanang mga deboto nga nituman gayud sa pagprosesyon,” he added.
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