The Inaugural Rose of Sampiro Festival Showered with Faith
During its stay at the Sampiro Church, the Virgen de la Rosa has been attributed to miracles of pregnancy, childbirth, and healing.
The City of Makati held the first-ever Rosas ng Sampiro Festival on June 23, 2024, at the corner of Ayala Avenue and Paseo de Roxas. The festival honors the Virgen de la Rosa, a revered statue enshrined in the Sampiro Church.
The Virgin Mary statue, known for its miraculous interventions, has garnered a devoted following in Makati. The image, with an ivory head and hands and a chest cavity containing a strand of Mother Mary's hair, arrived in the Philippines in 1718 via the galleon La Sacra Familia. During its stay at the Sampiro Church, the Virgen de la Rosa has been attributed to miracles of pregnancy, childbirth, and healing.
The inaugural Rosas ng Sampiro Festival began with a Catholic Mass, followed by the highlight of the event, a festival dance competition. The unwavering faith of the participants was evident as they continued their performances even as rain poured down. Barangay Bangkal's energetic dance presentation particularly captivated the audience despite the downpour.
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