Local Style Filipino Party

For a lot of people when they think of Sinulog, they think of the devotion, dancing, music, big crowds, and partying in Cebu City. Today I found out that Sinulog and devotion to Sto. Nino goes much deeper and can be found in even the smallest of places...

Well this year I headed out to a small area of Brgy. Carmen in Cagayan de Oro City where I stumbled upon the "city like barrio" of Zayas. Just like everyone in Cebu City... The locals were showing there love and devotion to Sto. Nino in their own little ways. Many of the residents in the area are your everyday hardworking Filipinos. Many are construction workers, drivers or simply working jobs for minimum wage...

Many most likely have tough lives and probably struggle from time to time.

But that doesn't mean...

They don't celebrate.

It was really inspiring seeing the locals show devotion to Sto. Nino. Seeing the locals share happiness, food, dance and laughter. Seeing the locals...

Enjoy life.

There is something really beautiful about the way Filipinos can enjoy life... It makes me believe that regardless of any struggles I face in my life... I shouldn't be afraid and I shouldn't let it take away from me really truly enjoying moments of happiness.

One day at a time.

#BecomingFilipino