Mandaue dads want old fluvial procession route

The Mandaue City Council has passed a resolution appealing to the Archdiocese of Cebu and the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu to restore the traditional route of the fluvial procession for the Fiesta Señor 2027.

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The Mandaue City Council has appealed to the Archdiocese of Cebu and the Augustinian friars of Basilica Minore del Santo Niño to bring back the old fluvial route. JOY TORREJOS

(JOY TORREJOS)

The move came after several spectators along the viewing decks in Mandaue City said they were unable to see, or were too far from, the image of Señor Santo Niño aboard the galleon.

The council approved the floor resolution and seconded the appeal unanimously yesterday, January 19, expressing its collective support for the request to the basilica.

Councilor Carlo Fortuna said the fluvial procession is one of the most anticipated highlights of the Fiesta Señor, with Mandauehanons participating out of deep devotion and faith in the Child Jesus.

He said devotees showed their faith by waking up as early as 3 A.M. to secure good viewing spots along areas such as the Mandaue-Mactan Bridge, nearby wharves, and Mandani Bay.

“Pero mao lagi disappointing kaayo ang nahitabo sa fluvial procession kay wa g’yud maabot og tuyok,” Fortuna said, noting that several faithful waited for hours hoping to see the image of the Santo Niño, but it never passed near the viewing decks.