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Join the Fluvial Parade at the Viray Festival

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VIRAY FESTIVAL

Cagayan Viray Festival Photo from: http://bashny.net/t/en/23977

Every May 26 to May 30 of the year, the town plays host to the Viray Festival, organized by the local government with the support of the regional tourism office and the private sector. Launched in June 2005, the Viray Festival was conceptualized to dramatize the significance of the viray, which played a key role in the lives and history of the town.

An annual fluvial parade of colorful boats is held during the first day.

The second day of the festival features a grand carabao parade where each of the 16 barangays composing the municipality has their turn to show off their artistic talents.

On the third day, local folks and visitors alike line up along the main street to watch colorful bodies participating in the street dancing competition. Read More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Ana,_Cagayan

Photo from: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ranesbluesky/539955875