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If there’s something to look forward to in Lavezares, Northern Samar this month of August aside from its beautiful beaches and islets, that would be the Bankaton Festival. The Bankaton Festival is usually celebrated every August 20.

Just like the Paraw Regatta Festival in Iloilo which has a sailboat race as its main event, the Bankaton Festival of Northern Samar is a boat-racing contest. “Bankaton” was derived from “bangka” which is the Filipino word for “boat.” These small boats are used by local fishermen in fishing as their main source of livelihood. Be amazed that during the festival, it transforms into colorful boats and are all geared up by competitive fishermen that join the racing event.

The annual Bankaton Festival is a thanksgiving celebration in honor of the town’s patroness, Nueva Señora de Salvacion. Read More: http://www.choosephilippines.com/do/festivals/4491/bankaton-festival-bancas

 

 

 

 

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Bankaton Festival is a religious festival held every August 20 at Lavezares, Northern Samar. It is an annual boat racing contest to celebrate the feast of Nueva Señora de Salvacion, the town’s patroness. An event in honor of the town’s patron saint, San Nicolas de Tolentino. It is a celebration that features boat race among the town’s men, a fluvial parade, parlor games on tilapia cuisine, and an amateur singing competition.   Read More: https://allaboutfiesta.wordpress.com/2016/08/17/bankaton-festival/

 

 

 

BANKATON FESTIVAL

 

 

 

Photo from:  http://www.choosephilippines.com/do/festivals/4491/bankaton-festival-bancas/

 

Bankaton Festival is a religious festival held each August 20 at Lavezares, Northern Samar. It is a yearly vessel hustling challenge to praise the devour of Nueva Señora de Salvacion, the town’s patroness. An occasion out of appreciation for the town’s benefactor holy person, San Nicolas de Tolentino. It is a festival that highlights vessel race among the town’s men, a fluvial parade, parlor diversions on tilapia food, and a beginner singing competition. Bankaton” was gotten from “bangka” which is the Filipino word for “watercraft.” These little pontoons are utilized by neighborhood anglers in angling as their primary wellspring of occupation.   Read More:   https://www.hellotravel.com/events/bankaton-festival

 

 

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

Northern Samar is in Region VIII

Mesmerizing Scenic Northern Samar

Where is Northern Samar and How to Get There

Best Places to Visit in Northern Samar

Colorful Festivals in Northern Samar

Fun Activities in Northern Samar

Northern Samar Photo Gallery

Northern Samar Video Collections