Categories
This event is currently open to children and teens aged 3 to 19 years with the following categories to choose from:
ANGELS
Age Requirement: Open to ages 3 to 8 years. We are open to younger kids as long as the parent will walk with them.
Recommended attire: White Angel
Procession will be by height.
LITTLE PRINCESS
Age Requirement: Open to ages 3 to 14 years
Recommended attire: Regional attire
Princess with highest votes will be honoured the title of Reyna Flores de Aotearoa.
LITTLE PRINCE
Age Requirement: Open to ages 3 to 14 years
Recommended attire: Regional attire
Prince with highest votes will be honoured the title of Constantino.
TEEN QUEENS
Age Requirement: Open to ages 15 to 19 years
Recommended attire: Regional attire
Teen with the highest votes will be honoured the title of Reyna Elena
If there are enough participants for each category we will fill up all the roles. However if we don’t have enough, the order here will be according to votes.
What's in store for title holders?
Title holders will be determined via an online voting process which will commence on 5th May 2025 and will end 18th May 2025. All title holders will receive the following on coronation and procession day on the 24th of May:
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Crown
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Sash
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Souvenir photo (digital)
Title holders may also be asked to appear in future events organised by Banyuhay Aotearoa to help promote Filipino culture in the wider community.
All participants will receive certificates of participation.
Complete registration online
This year we have FREE REGISTRATION for participants. Registration can be completed online by clicking the button at the bottom of this page.
We have also invited the various regional organisations in New Zealand to send representatives from their group. Each organisation can send two (2) participants.
Registration is FREE but once registered, there will be a cancellation fee of $50 when the participant withdraws.
Terms & Conditions
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Santacruzan is OPEN TO ALL INTERESTED PARTICIPANTS regardless if they have Filipino roots or not.
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We will be accepting registrations until 27 April 2025.
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To confirm your child's registration, you need to complete the online form by clicking the button at the bottom of this page.
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If you are registering a child below 3 years old, you agree that they will be accompanied by an adult during the main procession.
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All participants agree to provide for their own attire during the event.
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This year our theme is about celebrating regions of the Philippines. Participants are encouraged to dress up in their regional attire, but it is NOT a requirement to adhere to it. Participants can come in the best attire they already have that is fit for the procession.
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Banyuhay Aotearoa will provide the sashes and the crowns for title holders only.
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Title holders will be determined via an online voting system which will go live after the registration period has closed. More details will be published before online polling opens.
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The voting period will run from Monday, 5th May until Sunday, 18th May.
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An up-to-date running tally of votes will be available to view daily on our website and social media pages.
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The official title holders will be announced on Tuesday, 20th May.
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The coronation ceremonies will be held on 24th May 2025 at Mt Eden War Memorial, right before the procession begins.
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Banyuhay Aotearoa will take all necessary precautions to protect all participants' personal information during the course of this event.
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There will be a cancellation fee of $50 if the participant withdraws after registering.
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Title holders of this year's Santacruzan may be asked to attend future events or gatherings organised by Banyuhay Aotearoa to help showcase Filipino culture to the wider community.
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By participating in the event, all contestants consent to Banyuhay Aotearoa using their photographs and video recordings taken during the event. These may be posted on our website and social media pages for event-related updates and future promotions.