Colorful and Meaningful Festivals and Events in Guimaras Part 2

FESTIVALS IN GUIMARAS

The Philippines have colorful festivals or fiestas that rage across the country throughout the year. Cheerful town fiestas are reminders of the Spanish era, mixing in elements of Catholicism with festivities, feasts and indigenous drama. Read More: http://philippinestravelsite.com/february-festivals-philippines/

Balsahan Festival

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Balsahan Festival is celebrated by the locals as a way to immortalize the Sibunag river. This river makes its way through most of the barangays in this town. It is a major feature of the place. There are a lot of legends and a lot of myths about it that have been passed down from one generation to the other. You can just ask the locals and surely your imagination will be amazed. There are a lot of things that you can discover in this place and it is best if you take a balsa and enjoy. There is usually a parade of different balsas throughout the Sibunag river. You can also watch different activities like sports competitions and beauty contests. You can also see the products of the town at the trade fair. You can purchase trinkets to bring home or to give to your friends. Read More: http://www.metrokelan.com/festivals-and-fairs/balsahan-festival_i10166

Bulantihan Festival

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Celebrated every last Friday of January by the municipality of Jordan. The three major source of income of the people of Jordan are farming, fishing and mango production. The products are brought in the market for “bulante” (trade). It is primarily a celebration of the economic endeavor that made Jordan what it is today. Read More: http://guimaras.forumotion.net/t8-festivals

Karosahan Festival

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The festival is a tribute to the local’s old and trusty karosa which has been the farmer’s ally in carrying crops and produce to the market.

A karosa is a makeshift sled usually made of bamboo and pulled by a carabao or water buffalo. Nowadays, the lowly karosa has been transformed into grand sled carrying colorful displays. A parade of colorful karosas carrying beautiful maidens and the municipality’s bounty is the main event of the festival. Read More: http://localphilippines.com/events/karosahan-festival

Contact Information:

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF GUIMARAS
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Capitol Compound, San Miguel, Jordan, Guimaras
Telephone (033) 581-2114
Telefax (033) 581-2057
e-mail:

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