DULCE SEPTEMBER FIESTA DE INTRAMUROS (Intramuros to celebrate its first-ever fiesta)

By thephilippinesevent on August 31, 2024

Manila—Intramuros, the historic Walled City of Manila, is set to celebrate the first-ever
Fiesta de Intramuros on 8 September 2024.
This celebration honors the feast day of Nuestra Señora de la Consolación y Correa,
whom the Manila City Council, through its Resolution No. 496, series of 2024, has
declared as the official patroness of Intramuros and bestowed the title Queen and
Protectress of the Distinguished and Ever Loyal City.
San Agustin Church in Intramuros houses the original canonically crowned image of
Nuestra Señora de la Consolación y Correa, who has been a silent witness to the Walled
City's rich history for almost 400 years and is the only Marian image continuously
venerated within Intramuros.
The inaugural Fiesta de Intramuros will feature a series of religious and cultural
activities, kicking off with novena masses at San Agustin Church from 30 August to 7
September 2024.
The Fiesta Mayor Mass and the official proclamation of Our Lady of Consolation as the
patroness of Intramuros will be held at 10:00 A.M. on September 8 at San Agustin
Church. The day will be capped by the Procesión Solemne starting at 5:30 PM, which
will wind its way along the streets of Intramuros. The procession will be highlighted by
the singing of the Tres Ave Marias at the newly built Esplanade by the banks of the Pasig
River, followed by a grand fireworks display.
To add to the vibrancy of the occasion, the Fiesta Hispano-Filipino cultural night on 6
September 2024 will feature performances that highlight the fusion of Spanish and
Filipino cultures.
Aside from the religious and cultural activities, the Dulce Septiembre (Sweet September)
Bazaar will also offer visitors a delightful showcase of sweet treats from local food
vendors. The bazaar will run along General Luna St. in Intramuros on all weekends of
September starting 1 September 2024.

The five barangays nestled within the historic walls of Intramuros will also have their
unique salu-salo feasts and lively traditional Filipino games, adding to the festive air.
Fr. Edwin Hari, OSA, rector of the San Agustin – Archdiocesan Shrine of Nuestra
Señora de la Consolación y Correa, invites the public to join in the sacred celebration,
saying, "The Fiesta de Intramuros is an opportunity to reflect on our history, celebrate
our faith, and look forward to a brighter future."
Intramuros Administrator Joan Padilla said, "Fiesta de Intramuros is a testament to the
enduring spirit of Intramuros. It is a time to honor our patroness, showcase our culture,
and strengthen our community. We invite everyone to join us on this joyous occasion."
This year's fiesta celebration will be a prelude to the Silver Anniversary of the Canonical
Coronation of the venerable image of Our Lady of Consolation in September 2025.