The local "out-there" sect of Christianity; the Lolas. Everyone who is a member of their highly exclusive club gets a set of clothing printed with the Lola message. I once saw a married couple that had matching denim jackets printed with the good word. So cute.
One religious icon defended to the teeth by the Philippine Army. I don't actually understand what is going on here, mostly because of how unprotected the NEXT few icons were.
Our lady of Penafrancia being carried through the streets by true believers. Touching the icon brings good luck. We, the Peace Corps 265 and 266 Bikol Male Volunteers, are now imbued with local luck after our run on the icon.
The feet of the chosen
I swear, I didn't mean to elbow him in the face. I was just showing him the scar I had from last year's festival.
All these boats are tied together to tow the icon. Religion makes the best boat motor.
The barge carrying "our lady" at the height of the festival's intensity.
Faith still wont keep you from flipping your boat.
We are religious in our ridiculousness.
And, for no apparent reason, a crate of spraypainted baby chickens.
