The Feast of St. Blaise is an annual religious celebration in Sebaste, Antique, honoring the patron saint of throat illness, animals, wool combers, and trade. The festival takes place on the 2nd and 3rd days of February, attracting devotees from across Panay Island who believe in his miraculous healing powers. The celebration involves rituals such as the “palapak,” where participants place their heads beneath the statue of St. Blaise for blessings, with accompanying prayer vigils, mass, and processions. Devotees, including local Sebastehanons and pilgrims, pass down the tradition to younger generations through both formal and non-formal education, often by participating in these rituals with elders. The festival holds significant spiritual, social, and economic importance, fostering community identity and boosting local tourism and commerce.
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