Join the Vibrant and Exciting Festivals of Iloilo Part 15

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FESTIVALS IN ILOILO

Iloilo is a province of festivals, widely known in the Philippines and internationally for the Dinagyang Festival. Ilonggos are fond of hosting festivals and fiestas. In testimony if this is that fact that nearly all places in Iloilo hold a big town-wide celebration every year. It could be in the form of a cultural festival, a religious fiesta that honors a patron saint, or the town or city’s founding day. Read More: http://www.exploreiloilo.com/guide/iloilo-festivals-events/

Sulay Basya Festival

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People who go to the town of Sara, Iloilo on June 24 cannot stay dry as the whole community of devotees perform their annual rites by dousing one another with water or sprinkle water on guests to honour their Patron Saint, John the Baptist.

The Sulay-Basya Festival now on its 14th year highlights the annual rites with series of special events from June 19-24, 2016.

Both coined from Hiligaynon words, “Sulay” is a term for “to get wet” and “Basya” is “to douse with water,” the festival, celebrated as Masskara sa Sulay Basya features performing groups in masks.

Masks are the order of the day at the tribal dance competition as brightly-costumed performers dance to the samba beat, considered as the dance of celebration and joy with lively and rhythmical movements. The dancer’s painted masks and elaborate costumes, all vying for prizes in judging that will be held in the morning. Read More: http://mybeautifuliloilo.blogspot.com/2016/06/sara-celebrates-san-juan-with-masskara.html

Tampisaw Festival

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Tampisaw, a Hiligaynon term that means “to frolic” or “playfully wade in the water” is Concepcion’s way of Celebrating Earth Day. The festival is held in Pan de Azucar Island on the fourth week of April.

Known for having the most beautiful seascape in the province, the festivity emphasizes the necessity of conserving our natural resources with activities such as the Fluvial Parade, Agro-Fishery Fair, Motorized Bance Race, Game Fishing Festival, Tree Planting and other environment education activities. The gem of the 3-day event is Mutya sang Tampisaw.

For more information contact Mr. Mario Lazarito, Municipal Tourism Office by telefax: (+63)(033) 329-0309 or mobile phone: +63918-311-952

Tangyan Festival

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Igbaras, Iloilo comes alive with the annual celebration of Tangyan Festival highlighted by the street-dancing and tribe competition on May 15 (Friday) at 2 p.m. The theme explores the role of the river as a recreational treasure in Igbaras, an inspiration for art, habitat for wildlife, and as a major supplier of water for drinking and industry.

Aside from folk history and religious beliefs, performers take the issue of the environment on stage using highly expressive movements and prop that vividly lamented on the most dangerous threat to the Mother Earth. Interspersed with dialogues and monologues, the dance is visually stimulating and compelling as it reveals day to day “attacks” on the environment by people who appear completely oblivious of the consequences of their actions. Read More: http://mybeautifuliloilo.blogspot.com/2015/04/tampisaw-festival-revering-and-honoring.html

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