The Bullfighting of San Joaquin: Pasungay Festival
by Jane Dacumos on May 22, 2012Do you know the bullfighting festival Corrida de Toros or Running of the Bulls in Spain? It is a traditional event in Spain where one or more bulls are baited and then killed in a bullring for sport and entertainment. By detractors, it is often called a blood sport, but for the followers of the spectacle, it is a “fine art” and not a sport.
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The Palayag Festival of Guimaras
by Jane Dacumos on May 22, 2012Celebrated every 3rd Sunday of January by the municipality of Buenavista, this cultural festival makes maximum use of the rich cultural tradition of the oldest municipality of the province. The presentation of songs, dances and musical tableau depicts the various influences Buenavista has been subjected to. It is celebrated in honor of the town’s Patron Saint, Sr. Sto. Nino. “Palayag” marked a new footprint during the 2008 Buenavista Centennial Celebration. They defined “Palayag” as to sail through “Layag”-using water vessel.
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La Castellana Bailes De Luces: Festival of Lights
by Jane Dacumos on May 22, 2012A spectacle worth marking on one's calendar happens in the province of Negros Occidental where a different festival is celebrated. Bailes De Luces Festival is celebrated every January 5 of the year. It is a conceptualization of hope and thanksgiving for the blessings received in the previous year. It is the town’s celebration of its Charter Day and a befitting culmination of the Christmas season.
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The Revelry of the Dinagyang Festival of Iloilo
by Jane Dacumos on May 21, 2012The Dinagyang is a religious and cultural festival in Iloilo City, Philippines held on the fourth Sunday of January, or right after the Sinulog in Cebu and the Ati-Atihan in Aklan. It is held both to honor the Santo Niño and to celebrate the arrival on Panay of Malay settlers and the subsequent selling of the island to them by the Atis.
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Pandan Ecotourism Adventures: Explore the Jewel of Panay!
by Jane Dacumos on May 19, 2012Nestled in the northern part of Antique, Pandan boasts of its one-of-a-kind eco-tourism attraction. Here is a list of some interesting and extraordinary adventures and trails that the town may offer.
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