Filipinos in Victoria celebrate the festive tradition of Flores de Mayo

Fostering their rich heritage, Filipinos in Victoria gather together in Williamstown, Melbourne to celebrate one of the most popular festivals in the Philippines, the Santacruzan and Flores De Mayo.

Filipinos in Victoria gather together to witness the Santa Cruzan - Flores de Mayo in Williamstown in Melbourne, giving a glimpse of one of the most popular traditions back in the Philippines during summer-time. Credit: SBS Filipino

Key Points

• The 'Santacruzan and Flores de Mayo 2023' is held at Seaworks Maritime Precinct in Williamstown in Melbourne.
• A Santacruzan procession is held in honour of the Virgin Mary.
• Victorian MP for Melton Steve McGhie joins the Filipino community in Victoria in celebrating one of the most popular festivals in the Philippines.

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Flores de Mayo, which comes from the Spanish word meaning "flowers of May," is a festival in the Philippines dedicated to the devotion to the Virgin Mary.