(L-R) Winrose Cruz, Vice Gov. Alexis C. Castro’s representative, Provincial Administrator Antonia V. Constantino, Crispin De Luna, Gov. Daniel R. Fernando’s representative, and Provincial History, Arts, Culture, and Tourism Office Tourism Division Head Limuel Jan J. Lobederio, with the image of the crowned Blessed Virgin Mary during the “Bulaklakan 2025: Harana at Bulaklak Para Kay Maria” held at the Level 2 Atrium, Vista Mall, City of Malolos, Bulacan recently.
CITY OF MALOLOS — In celebration of Flores de Mayo that blooms beautifully in Filipino culture, the Provincial History, Arts, Culture and Tourism Office together with the Provincial Tourism Council of Bulacan proudly presented the “Bulaklakan: Harana at Bulaklak Para Kay Maria,” a heartfelt offering of flowers and serenades in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary that was held at the Vista Mall Malolos in this city last May 23, 2025.
The event highlighted a special serenade by the Hiyas ng Bulacan Provincial Band and a sagala procession around the Level 2 Mall Atrium followed by the ceremonial hanging of flower necklaces on the image of Mother Mary led by Provincial Administrator Antonia V. Constantino, the offering of flowers and the placing of the rosary led by Vice Governor Alexis C. Castro’s representative Winrose Cruz, and the crowning with flowers led by Governor Daniel R. Fernando’s representative Crispin De Luna.
In his message delivered by De Luna, Fernando emphasizes that Bulacan once again brings life to a tradition that originated in the town of Bulakan, proof that Bulacan’s culture and faith are deeply intertwined, and that the devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary remains alive in the heart of every Bulakenyo.
“Sa ngalan ng Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ng Bulacan, malugod ko pong binabati ang lahat ng nakikiisa sa makulay at makabuluhang pagdiriwang ng Bulaklakan 2025. Bilang ama ng lalawigan, malapit sa puso ko ang mga ganitong klase ng okasyon. Sa bawat pag-aalay natin ng bulaklak at rosaryo, ramdam ko ang lalim ng ating pananampalataya lalo na sa gitna ng mga pagsubok, at gaya ng ating mahal na Ina, nananatiling matapat sa pananampalataya sa kabila ng lahat ng pagdurusa. Nawa ay magsilbi rin tayong ilaw at pag-asa sa isa’t isa,” he said.
The “Bulaklakan: Harana at Bulaklak Para Kay Maria” stands as a meaningful testament to the enduring devotion of the Bulakenyo people through music, prayer, and cultural expression, the event not only honored the Blessed Virgin Mary but also strengthened the unity of the community in faith. (Prov. Gov’t of Bulacan)
