Colorful and Meaningful Festivals and Events in Guimaras Part 3

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/

Asinan Festival

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Imagine what would french fries taste like without salt? Tasteless… salt is one of the most essential, old and basic food seasoning (spice) all over the world, and we are lucky to have a large supply of salt, as a matter of fact there’s even a city, place in our country where the salt festival is being celebrated. Salt Festival or also known as Asinan Festival is celebrated every February 20 each year at San Lorenzo, Guimaras. This festival aims to shows us how they appreciate, cherish and use salt in their daily lives especially the food they prepare like tuyo and other fish products. In this particular event you would be also amazed at the way they used salt as part of their customs and props in their yearly dance contest which also consist of different age groups, schools and barangays. Read More: http://www.metrokelan.com/festivals-and-fairs/asinan-festival_i1266

Mountain Bike Festival

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A multi-event team sports (mountain biking, coastal and mountain trekking, a call to rediscover, and adventure). Guimaras Mountain Bike Association (GUIMBA) spearheads Governor?s Cup Mountain Bike and Downhill Competitions. The mission is to promote bicycling as a sport, environmentalism as a way of life, and Guimaras as an ecotourism destination. Read More: http://www.rotary3850.org/2008-2009/travellog_guimaras.htm

Saranggola Festival

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Some 24 colorful kites of various shapes and sizes went aloft in a village in this bustling town of Guimaras Island, signaling the arrival of summer and regaling local folks and visitors alike who came to witness the spectacle and admire the kite flying skills of the young participants.

The event, called Saranggola Festival, got through without hitches as the balmy weather proved cooperative, the moderate winds a big help in maintaining balance as the kites propelled higher into darkened skies.

The shapes and design of the kites seemed to reflect the dreams of participants. One entry looked every bit a fighter aircraft and its young handler said being a pilot one day is his biggest aspiration.

Being an astronaut is also among the dream, with three other young boys with kites shaped like a spaceship. Read More: http://balita.ph/2014/03/26/guimaras-holds-saranggola-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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