Municipality of Obando, Province of Bulacan
MUNICIPALITY OF OBANDO
PROVINCE OF BULACAN
SYMBOLISM
BLUE, RED, AND YELLOW – represent the colors of the Philippine National Flag.
1753 – the year the town was founded.
CHURCH – represents the historical church of the town of Obando, with St. Pascual Bailon as its patron saint. It also depicts rich historical background of the town.
SALAMBAO – symbolizes the main economic resources of the town which is fishing. With La Concepcion de Nuesta Senora, known as the Virgin of Salambao, as the patron saint of fishermen.
PROCESSION WITH MAN AND WOMAN DANCING – depicts the annual festivity that the town celebrates in honor of their 3 patron saints. With Santa Clara as one of the patron saints, it is the first and oldest image in the town. It symbolizes its rich religious and cultural history.
SYMBOLISM
BLUE, RED, AND YELLOW – represent the colors of the Philippine National Flag.
1753 – the year the town was founded.
CHURCH – represents the historical church of the town of Obando, with St. Pascual Bailon as its patron saint. It also depicts rich historical background of the town.
SALAMBAO – symbolizes the main economic resources of the town which is fishing. With La Concepcion de Nuesta Senora, known as the Virgin of Salambao, as the patron saint of fishermen.
PROCESSION WITH MAN AND WOMAN DANCING – depicts the annual festivity that the town celebrates in honor of their 3 patron saints. With Santa Clara as one of the patron saints, it is the first and oldest image in the town. It symbolizes its rich religious and cultural history.
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