Filipinos in Melbourne hold Santacruzan and Flores de Mayo to pass on the tradition to the next generation

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Santacruzan and Flores de Mayo held in Melbourne to pass on the tradition to the next generation.

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Hundreds of Filipinos in Melbourne, Australia, gathered at the Seaworks Maritime Precinct in Williamstown to witness and participate in the Santacruzan and Flores De Mayo.

Key Points
  • Fr. Litoy Asis explained the significance of Flores de Mayo and Santacruzan as part of the Catholic faith.
  • Consul General Maria Lourdes Salcedo of the Philippine Consulate in Melbourne, as well as MP for Melton Steve McGhie, attended the event as honoured guests.
  • According to organiser Marisa Vedar of Gawad Kalinga Australia, the purpose of these events is to showcase and pass on Filipino culture to the next generation.
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Santacruzan at Flores de Mayo, isinagawa sa Melbourne para maipasa ang tradisyon sa susunod na henerasyon

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22/05/202307:16
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