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Kadagatan Festival is held in Bacacay, Albay every Black Saturday.

The first Bancathon Race was held in 1982, coinciding with Black Saturday of the Holy Week, the traditional Catholic celebration of the passion of Jesus Christ at Roca Baluarte, one of the historical tourist sites in Bacacay of the Province of Albay.

Innovations in the competition were conceived to add more color and excitement to the race. Other sea crafts were included in that race such as balsa an casco.

The inclusion of other types of sea crafts had expanded the annual sea race with participants from other coastal areas in Albay and neighboring regions in the country. These various races had likewise invited more spectators to witness the grand race, prompting the local organizers to alter the name of Bancathon. Read More: http://paradisephilippinesinfo.blogspot.com/2008/03/kadagatan-festival-of-albay.html

 

 

 

 

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Formerly called the Bancathon race, the festival is a water sport activity participated in by fishermen from the different municipalities of Albay aimed to give recognition and at the same time provide a venue to the fishermen to show their strength, skills, and contributions to the socio-economic development of the region.    Read More: http://bicolregion.islandsphilippines.com/albay/albay_festivals.php

 

 

KADAGATAN FESTIVAL

 

 

 

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The word “Kadagatan” comes from “dagat,” which means “ocean” in Filipino. The festival celebrates Mercedes’ rich marine resources, and is a joyous supplicaiton for the continued prosperity of the town’s fishermen.

 

The Kadagatan Festival is for adults, children, seniors, sports lovers, art enthusiasts, cultural admirers, environmental devotees, pageant fans – basically, everyone! A slew of exciting programs will take place during the festival.

The opening night will be celebrated with the Parade of Mascots.   Read more: http://www.choosephilippines.com/do/festivals/1617/kadagatan-festival-2014-mercedes-schedule/

 

 

 

Photo from:   https://greedypeg.org/camarines-norte/Kadagatan-Festival.html

 

 

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