The humble town of Labo, Camarines Norte has their own tradition in celebrating the most loved patroness of Southern Tagalog, Our Lady of Penafrancia.

Despite the rains, the residents of Labo gathered along their own Naga river, the Busig-on river for the 38^th celebration of the feast of Penafrancia. Even with the river’s heavy water flow, the procession pushed through and the devotees paid no mind to the rain. An air of devotion resonated as devotees continue to chant and celebrate the event.

Just like the more popular Our Lady of Penafrancia procession in Naga, the men were the only ones allowed to carry Our Lady. It is believed that if a woman participates in the procession, bad luck will ensue. The women thereby patiently wait and serve as witness as the Lady makes it way back to the church.

A fervent prayer of novena concluded the feast. Soon after, delicious Goto was served for the devotees to help warm the festive, rainy atmosphere

Photos from:

www.camarinesnorte.net

colnago c40 of www.flickriver.com

With reports from: ABS-CBN TVP Bicol Jonathan Magistrado 

To get there:

To Labo

By bus: From Manila, take the bus to Daet. 

             Philtranco and Superlines run buses to Daet. 

  8 hours, 560pesos ($13) (aircon bus)

             From Daet, take a public van or jeepney to Labo

By plane: From Manila, there are regular flights to Naga 

                From Naga, take the 90 minute bus or van ride to Daet, Camarines Norte

                From Daet, take a public van or jeepney to Labo

To contact: 

Provincial Tourism Office,Daet, call (054)721-3087 for further info about Hotel rates and availability.

or email thru:Come2camnorte@yahoo.com