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Hil-O Hil-O Festival of Maayon

HIL-O HIL-O FESTIVAL

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Connotes reciprocity that demonstrates mutual interdependence among our people, expresses itself in many forms and in many ways. Read More: http://www.capiz.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=72

CONTACT:

Mayor Wilfredo E. Borres, Sr., Municipality of Maayon, Capiz
Tel. no. (036) 526-2009

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Maayon Municipal and Religious Fiesta known as Hil-o Hil-o Festival which connotes reciprocity that demonstrates interdependence among our people. It expresses itself in many ways. It could simply be helping one another to make a heavy work for one be lighter. It can be rendering of services or giving material donations for a relative, a friend or a neighbor who is holding a very important affair in the family. This Festival is celebrated annually every 3rd week of February for three (3) days starting Thursday. Read More: http://melmaaaar.blogspot.com/2016/02/maayon-hil-hil-o-festival.html

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The etymological origin of the word is up to now yet unknown, but its concept as practiced in our way of life over the years has been very visible and already firmly assimilated in the culture of Maayonanons.

Hil-o Hil-o is reciprocity that demonstrates mutual interdependence among our people. It expressed itself in many forms and in many ways. It could simply be taking turns in helping one another to make a heavy work for one becomes lighter. It can also be rendering services or giving material donation for a relative, a friend or a neighbor who is holding a very important affair in the family. Read More: https://capiznon.wordpress.com/2009/02/24/hil-o-hil-o-maayonanons-way-of-life/

Photo from: https://capiznon.wordpress.com/2009/02/24/hil-o-hil-o-maayonanons-way-of-life/