Generally, people in Mactan are Cebuanos and the custom and traditions can be rooted back to their Spanish and catholic descent. The Magellan’s Cross, which is the most famous historical religious land-mark in the Philippines, helped shaped and reflected the religiosity of the Cebuanos. Moreover, this wooden religious cross was planted by Ferdinand Magellan on April 14, 1521 and plays part in our history. When this was planted, it symbolized the beginning of the baptizing of the people here in the Philippines by the Spaniards and the start of the spread of Christianity. In addition, the original cross (or remnants of it) has been, preserved and the locals have created in a newly bigger wooden cross, and in 1834, they placed it on a concrete pedestal and inside the kiosk.
Birhen Sa Regla of Opon, Lapu-lapu City, Cebu
Moreover, the Sto. Niño is the Cebuanos patron saint and was introduced by the Spaniards when they arrived in Cebu City and it has been on their plan to spread Christianity. The original image of the Sto. Niño is still being kept in the parish convent while its replica, with the gold and precious stones adornment and is enshrined in a glass casing inside the Basilica Minor del Santo. As the former capital city of the country, Cebu continues to attract a number of tourists for its historical places and wonderful nature spots year after year. Further, Mactan Island is sure not left out when tourists wanted to explore Cebu Island. The Cebuanos are known to be heart-warming and would readily welcome visitors to their beautiful island and introduce tourists to some of its customs and traditions and from their culture to its delicacies. Truly, Cebu is one of the places here in the Philippines that you shouldn’t ever ever miss out on travelling.
Fluvial Procession in Honor of the Virgin of the Rule
Cebuanos embody the religiosity of Filipinos. In Mactan Island, the people greatly acknowledged Lapu-Lapu a one of the Philippines heroes and a yearly celebration is dedicated to the Battle of Mactan. Religious as they are, Cebuanos are generally good and hospitable people. They take pride in their historical roots and are considered gracious individuals. Furthermore, Sto. Niño as the patron saint is believed to help the Island from destructive calamities and spared the people from harmful entities. At this present generation, the image of Sto. Niño is still a very much significant part of every household. Mactan Island is surrounded by good people and different culture and tradition are still very much visible all these years.
Manny Pacquiao as Lapu-lapu
Lastly, a both local and foreign tourists can easily get help from people surrounding Mactan Island—from asking them specific locations or asking them to carry your heavy baggage you (although some would generally ask for some tip). With these kinds of people, Mactan is a safe haven one can truly enjoy without the fear of being surrounded by bad people. Furthermore, one can generally roam around the island alone or in group and exploring the place would be a sure adventure. The goodness displayed by Cebuanos is in itself an attraction.
