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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

 

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Marvel at how the ordinary salt has gravitated the people of San Lorenzo into an annual gathering held every February 20th in San Lorenzo, Guimaras with all the delicious trimmings of specialty products. Not everything in the Asinan festival is salty though, as there are the spicy sea foods, the juicy citrus, the crispy nuts. With the proper blend of the unique hospitality and the natural smiles of the people and one will hunger for more of the Asinan spectacle.  Read More:  http://www.localphilippines.com/events/asinan-festival

 

Photo from:  http://www.localphilippines.com/events/asinan-festival

 

Salt festival or also known as Asinan festival is celebrated every February 20 each year at San Lorenzo, Guimaras. This festival shows us how they appreciate, cherish and use salt in their daily lives especially the food they make like tuyo and other fish products. In this particular event you would be also amaze that part of their costumes and props is salt. This is a yearly dance contest which also consist of different age groups, schools and baranggays.  Read More:  http://philippinestravelsite.com/february-festivals-philippines/

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Guimaras – The Mango Capital of the Philippines

Where is Guimaras and How to Get There

Best Places to Visit in Guimaras

Colorful and Meaningful Festivals and Events in Guimaras

Guimaras Photo Gallery

Guimaras Video Collection