Sto.Niño Palaboy Special Damit (16 inches)/Fiber Resin/ Religious Decor

Share Santo Niñong Palaboy, Gala, o Lagalag MOD SF_Catholic11:39pm, 24 September 2009  Santo Niñong Gala/ Palaboy/Lagalag, are all titles uniquely Filipino. In English, "gala and lagalag" loosely mean wanderer. Whereas "palaboy" means stray. These titles are usually associated with images of the Christ Child in humble clothings (sando or tank top and shorts), a woven hat, and holding a cross staff. There are many stories passed along through generations about Our Lady and the Child Jesus changing appearances to test people's faith and charity. It is also a stark contrast from the lavishly clothed images we normally see in churches and various festivals. Maybe this is what endeared many to venerate this image, because He looks just like "one of us".