Join the Haw-As Thanksgiving Festival

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HAW-AS FESTIVAL

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The Haw-as Festival celebrates the abundant harvest from the sea for the town of Dumangas, Iloilo. The name comes from the term haw-as, which means fish. Some of the festival highlights include the Haw-as Guban, or a street dancing competition where participants dress up as the haw-as or fish. Other activities include fireworks display, sports fest and many more. Read More: http://dbnwd.gov.ph/?p=3637

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Dumangas, Iloilo comes alive with the celebration of Haw-as Festival that opened in October 9 till November 1, 2016. The town is among the main centers of Iloilo’s fish trade so it is appropriate that they hold a thanksgiving festival celebrating the harvest of good things from the sea and land.

The festival will encompass a variety of activities and entertainment geared for the young and the once young. Read More: http://mybeautifuliloilo.blogspot.com/2016/10/haw-as-in-dumangas-celebrating-bounty.html

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Haw-as also celebrates the contribution made to Dumangas by those persons involved in the local fishing industry. The festivity offers every visitor the opportunity to learn more about the town’s culture and to better appreciate and understand its value to the community.

Since its small beginnings, Haw-as Festival has become a part of the local tourist calendar and a vital contributor to the economy of Dumangas. It is a unique attraction that offers fun and entertainment for both locals and visitors alike.

The highlight of the celebration is the “Haw-as Guban: competition dance extravaganza where participating tribes depict and interpret the “haw-as” or fish harvesting through a vivid visual display, graceful gyrations and well-choreographed dances in colorful costumes. Read More: https://dumangasnhsthechimes.wordpress.com/page/2/

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