santakrusan
santakrusán with stress marks
May procession for the Holy Cross
Usage Note
Santakrusan is a beloved Filipino Catholic tradition held during the month of May, featuring a procession that reenacts the discovery of the True Cross by Saint Helena. Young women dressed as biblical and historical figures parade through the streets. It is a central community event combining faith, pageantry, and local pride.
Examples
" Maganda ang santakrusan ngayong Mayo. "
Natural Translation
The May procession is beautiful this May.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the May-procession this May.
" Maganda ang santakrusan sa bayan. "
Natural Translation
The May procession in town is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the May-procession in town.
" Tuwing Mayo, nagtitipon ang buong barangay para sa santakrusan kung saan namamahagi ng pagkain ang bawat hermana. "
Natural Translation
Every May, the whole village gathers for the Santacruzan, where each sponsor hands out food.
Literal Translation
Every May, gathers the whole village for the May-procession where distributes of food the each sponsor.
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