Salibanda in Pakil

Credit: Rodante Cadsawan Panoso

Credit: Dae Doria

How Pakilenos celebrate the Sto. Nino? In early years and as of now Pakil folks make a festive events of Sto. Nino like the other towns in the Philippines is having the day of the Child.

They pour not only water to everybody but also little gifts and surprises were thrown and give to the folks as giveaways and a way to make the festive happier. Coins, candies and other surprises were thrown on the processions as people catch them then everybody cheers.

From young to old people wear red shirts or paint their face with red paints. The celebrations last for hours. Salibanda as it is called, yearly then this became a part of Pakil's culture and events.

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