So we spent the 3 days - Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday - in Guadalupe, Makati and would sleep in our relatives' house in Cainta. In Guadalupe, Makati because my cousins were the ones to organize the Centro Pabasa 2011 where our parents were also organizers back then when they were still in their early 20s :)
Honestly, my sister and I were just in the veranda of our lola's house because we were not active with the activity and we have no idea of how the Pabasa goes. So we would only wait there until our tita actually feeds us :)) It's been tradition that families would list their names on when and what meal they would contribute, and mostly I didn't like because they prepared vegetables and fish, and I am not fond of eating vegetables really.
Thursday and Friday were pretty much of the same, but Saturday was more different. Since Saturday was the last day, there would be a Karambola, a gathering of the whole street that would celebrate Jesus' "pagkabuhay".
Maundy Thursday Pictures:
Good Friday Pictures:
But before we went to Makati, we went to pick up our cousins, with my ninong (well, his children) then went straight to Bonifacio Global City to spoil Glenn. Lol. We had our dinner at Starbucks (I couldn't believe I had a sandwich for dinner) then Timezone to meet with our tito. After then, we went to Guadalupe na.
I did the 3rd Glorious Mystery
My sister did the 4th Glorious Mystery
And so, as midnight struck, we prayed first the rosary. Then an intermission number by kids dancing, kainan, then some games. We went back to Cainta after to get our things then went home at around 3:30AM.
I actually wanted to try the Alay Lakad or at least the procession, but if I did, it would only put so much trouble with the people I'm with if ever because I'm weak and easily gets tired when walking. Besides, I think Holy Week can simply be a time of reflection. Just always Thank Him for everything, for His sacrifices for us to be able to have this life.
So, how was your's? :)
Hope you all had a peaceful and reflective weekend!
Good Bless, Happy Easter and peace be with all of us! :)
xx, Anna <3