Maasin Fiesta Celebration

Every August 15, it's Maasinhon's tradition to celebrate the Feast of the Our Lady of the Assumption, the patron of Maasin City. Days before this event, there were activities held like the Parish-BEC Night in which all Catholic Maasinhons were invited to come and join the party. There was a big show for the people and for the bishop and the priests, with some lead singers and background dancers that made the people really entertained. After that, a Disco was followed. It is the time when people, priests and bishop mingled to each other. On the next day, there was Maasinhon Got talent, a contest in which Maasinhons in different ages showed their talents in singing and dancing.

Maasinhon who are working abroad or living in other cities or towns came home just to witness the fiesta celebration. Our fiesta was for some of us a family reunion as Maasinhons together with their families attended mass. We could also see people from other towns visiting our place. Many foreigners came for the fiesta. Even for the poor and disabled people, it was a special time. It is natural for us to see beggars, lames, and blinds in different corners of the city to beg money, and Maasinhons generously share with them when we have. As we enter to Maasinhon's houses, different foods were seen on the table. Of course, us as Filipinos love preparing different kind of foods during special occasion like this fiesta. After a nice meal and a short rest, people roamed around to shop things. Maasin was very crowded at this time.

People have different reasons why they came for the fiesta. Some were just looking for adventures while others came to adore and pray to the Patron, Our Lady of the Assumption. Some came just for shopping since during this time, goods were cheap or affordable. But, whatever the reasons are, the important thing is that people were happy as they went back home.