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STO. NINO DE AREVALO FESTIVAL

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In January, Arevalo celebrates its town fiesta in honor of the Santo Niño. The festivities take place during the month of January, the Fiesta day is held every 3rd Sunday of January. During Fiesta day households open their doors and prepare food for fiesta goers, friends, visitors and distant relatives. A fireworks display contest is one of the highlights of the celebration held on the night of the town fiesta. Read More: http://www.iloilo.net.ph/district-villa-arevalo-iloilo-city/

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Villa de Arevalo commonly known as simply Villa or Arevalo is one of the seven districts of Iloilo City, in the Philippine province of Iloilo.^] It was founded as La Villa Rica de Arévalo by a group of soldiers and a Spanish official who built his mansion along the coastal settlement in the 16th century. It was absorbed by Iloílo City during the 20th century along with the towns of Mandurriao, La Paz, Molo and the city of Jaro.

Its church possesses the third oldest Santo Niño (Infant Jesus) figurines in the Philippines. Arevalo is sometimes given the title “Flower Capital of Iloilo”,where potted plants, flowers, bouquets, wreaths can be bought. Arevalo is also famous for its firecrackers and fireworks. Its prominent attraction is the Villa Beach along the coast which boasts several resorts and an outdoor nightlife such as open air restaurants and bars.  Read More:  https://readtiger.com/wkp/en/Arevalo,_Iloilo_City

^{Photo from:  https://www.tripzilla.com/spanish-churches-iloilo-philippines/18127}

This modern looking church, located in the Villa Arevalo district of Iloilo City, has its own star attraction. The third oldest image of the Santo Nino can be found here. The 1581 Santo Nino de Arevalo is kept in a glass casing, flanked by two angels.  Read More:  https://www.tripzilla.com/spanish-churches-iloilo-philippines/18127

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Have a Taste of Iloilo’s Culinary Specialties

Where is Iloilo and How to Get There

Discover Interesting Places in Iloilo

Join the Vibrant and Exciting Festivals of Iloilo

Have a Feast of Good Foods in Iloilo

Enjoy a Lot of Fun Times in Iloilo

Iloilo Photo Gallery

Iloilo Video Collection