Join the Magnificent Festivals in Capiz

FESTIVALS IN CAPIZ

Agdahanay Festival

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The Agdahanay Festival culminates on the 13th of June in honor of the town’s patron saint, San Antonio de Padua. This was conceptualized to give due recognition to the Cuarteronhon’s hospitality. “Agdahanay” means inviting and accommodating others. One whole week of fun, revelry, cultural activities and frenzied street dancing are enjoyed by the Cuarteronhons.

CONTACT:

Mayor Roger F. Flores
Municipality of Cuartero, Capiz
Tel. no. (036) 535-1002

Balintawakan Festival

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The people of this fast growing town of Pontevedra, Balintawak, a simple gathering begun on December31. In this month, people are drawn to the town public market to portable on an affair expressed largely through a “Binayle” and an instant search for Miss Balintawak.

Balintawak, as it became widely known in the community, derived its name from the Filipina dress or costume the ladies were required to wear that historical night and has become impliedly official attire. Read More: http://capizblog.blogspot.com/2009/02/captivating-capiz-pontevedra_18.html

Buyloganay Festival

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The festival is celebrated every September 10 in honor of its patron saint, St. Nicholas of Tolentino. “Buyloganay” describes the Ivisan culture characterized by the gesture of unity and cooperation.

To know more about the festival, contact the Municipality of Ivisan, Capiz’s Mayor Office at (036) 529-0088.

Guyum-Guyuman Festival

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The Municipality of Pontevedra celebrates the “Guyumguyuman Festival the official festival of the municipality celebrated during the Month of May. There purpose is to promote and exhibit their different products and most the seafoods in their municipality. Capiz is said as a seafood capital of the Philippines and Municipality of Pontevedra is the part of it! There’s a lot of products from seas, all sea shells and big fresh fishes, crabs different kinds of shrimps octopus etc. Read More: http://pontevedracapizmunicipality.yolasite.com/events.php

CONTACT:

Mayor Esteban Jose Contreras, M.D.
Municipality of Pontevedra, Capiz
Tel. No.
(036) 634-0132
Fax No.
(036) 634-0599

Info from: http://www.capiz.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=72

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

Info from: http://www.capiz.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=72

Hil-O-Hanay Festival

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The Hil-O-Hanay Festival is celebrated by Sigmahanon in order to portray their simple way of life since olden time. “Hil-O” is a Sigmahanon term which means to reciprocate. In past times when farming was mainly dependent on manual labor and wher5e no farm machinery was yet in existence. Sigmahanon farmers traditionally come to the aid of one another in preparing the fields, planting their crops, harvesting, threshing, winnowing, gathering and back to the field preparation in a cycle of communal sharing and fraternity. Read More: https://sigmacapizmunicipality.jimdo.com/

CONTACT:

Mayor Maria T. Andaya
Municipality of Sigma, Capiz
Tel. No. (036) 6470-444/ 6470-231

Info from: http://www.capiz.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=72

Ilig Festival

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“Ilig” which means “a downstream or seaward travel” or “a trip in the direction in which a river flows,” is a celebration which brings to mind the Dumalagnons’ age-old practice of transporting their chief product, bamboo, baled together into rafts, sometimes laden with marketable foodstuffs, to places down Panay River, particularly to Capiz, now Roxas City. It is a tribute to this very useful woody grass, be it in butong, kawayan, dalusan or bulo, a main source of living for the townsmen whose resilience and patience in meeting the difficulties and challenges in life is comparable to that of the pliant and enduring bamboo tree. The festival also assumes some religious significance: it reminds the Dumalagnons that his day on earth is temporary, that he should be on a constant journey – “ilig” –towards heaven – his God’s abode and also his real home – and that for such a venture he needs to load himself with strong faith and works of love and charity termed as taw-anay gugma. The highlights of the festival include Sadsad-Hapayhapay (street dancing), Tangkores (bayanihan), Kabutungan (bamboo trade fair), Biray-Lantay (fluvial parade at Panay River), Mapa-Suhot Kita! and other activities that will showcase the significance of bamboos. This celebration culminates on the 2nd Saturday after Easter, the Feast of Mary, Our Lady of Consolation, the secondary patroness of Dumalag. Read More: http://kasadyahansacapizkimm.blogspot.com/

CONTACT:

Mayor Lilia H. Castro
Municipality of Dumalag, Capiz
Tel. No.: (036) 536-2064

Info from: http://www.capiz.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=72

Inilusan Festival

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The INILUSAN is to Mambusao as Halaran is to Roxas City. The Mambusao cultural religious festivity was first introduced last 1975 as the year’s festival theme. The term INILUSAN means the mutual and reciprocal giving and sharing of food in generous measure and in the spirit of fraternal goodwill that permeates the daily life of Mambusaonons.

The Inilusan is a colorful pageant celebrated by way of recollecting the stories of Mambusao and depicting the historical and cultural growth of the town during the celebration of the town fiesta on November 25 in honor of Saint Catherine of Alexandria. Read More: https://mambusaocapiz.wordpress.com/profile/inilusan-festival/

CONTACT:

Mayor Jose O. Alba, Jr.
Municipality of Mambusao, Capiz
Tel. no. (036) 6470-160

Info from: http://www.capiz.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=72

Talahong Festival

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Talahong festival is a combination of two-words the word Tala means talaba (oysters) and hong from the word tahong (mussels) both shellfoods. Every 1st week of May, Talahong Festival is celebrated as a thanksgiving for the abundant harvest of talaba and tahong. During the Talahong Festival, big and meaty mussels and oysters are sold for a low price. People from the Municipality of Sapian also start dancing along the street in honor of their patron. Read More: http://kasadyahansacapiz-mg.blogspot.com/2016/

Lingga-anay Festival

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A vivid and accurate interpretation of the Panayanons deep love for our birthplace and strong sense of responsibility towards our fellow Panayanons. It was inspired by the “Dakung Lingganay” or the big bell in which the town is well-known for.

CONTACT:

Mayor Dante B. Bermejo
Municipality of Panay, Capiz
Tel. No.
(036) 621-2022;
621-4792

Info from: http://www.capiz.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=72

Padagyaw Festival

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Being held every year mirrors the spirit of unity and cooperation of its people. One of the few is the street dancing and pista ng bayan. These are the concrete example of group effort. From one fermented idea of planners, action men, and executions, they have translated their ideas and concepts into mass action of well rehearsed and well executed play, dancers, and graceful rendition of songs and dances. A delight to the eyes of the heart.

CONTACT:
Mayor Leslie Warren A. Benjamin
Municipality of Dumarao, Capiz
Tel. No. (036) 537-0049
Fax No. (036) 537-3005

Pagpasidungog Festival

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Every year, the Municipality of Panitan gives recognition to successful Paniteños that have helped develop the town may it be in the aspect of cultural, social, educational or trade and industry, the celebration is called Pagpasidungog Festival.

The name of the festival is a local native term which means “to honor.”

The festival does not only give tribute to the achievements of Paniteños but it also aims to inspire its younger generation to be successful in life. It is the town’s way of giving thanks for all the great things their ancestors have done for Panitan and the community. Read More: http://www.choosephilippines.com/go/festivals/4470/pagpasidungog-festival-honoring

CONTACT:

Mayor Katherine D. Belo
Municipality of Panit-an, Capiz
Tel. no. (036) 634-0665
634-0236
Fax No. (036) 634-0235

Info from: http://www.capiz.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=72

Pangahaw Festival

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Pangahaw is a tradition of celebrating a new morn hay for the odds of long ago. It symbolizes the significance of the Filipino Capizeños who give thanks to God who give them blessings. Pangahaw is derived from the word “mahaw” which means breakfast. It is also the culture of Jamindanganon to give thanks for their habitant such livelihood, agriculture, forestry, etc.

For the ancient filipino it is important to rejoice and give offerings to praise God. Read More: http://kasadyahansacapiz-2k16.blogspot.com/2016/02/festivals-in-capiz.html

CONTACT:

Mayor Ethel R. Jinon
Municiplaity of Jamindan, Capiz
Tel. No. (036) 6470-264; 6470-328

Info from: http://www.capiz.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=72

Pasalamat Festival

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The town of Dao in Capiz is known for their Pasalamat Festival which is celebrated every September 20-22 of the year. The 3-day celebration is packed with religious, cultural and tourism promotional events showcasing the solidarity of the residents. The festival is also a manifestation of gratitude to their patron saint Sto. Tomas de Villanueva.

Since the conceptualization of this celebration, the annual theme “pasalamat” has given Dao a great opportunity to showcase their unique cultural heritage and inherent values. They particularly show their faith and devotion to Almighty God through the intercession of their patron saint for a year-round blessing. The culmination day is specifically focused on their annual feast. As time goes by, various activities are added to continue showing the visitors how “pasalamat” can be expressed. Read More: http://www.metrokelan.com/festivals-and-fairs/pasalamat-festival_i22107

CONTACT:

Mayor Joselito Y. Escutin
Municipality of Dao, Capiz
Tel. no. (036) 534-1009

Info From: http://www.capiz.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=72

Patabang Festival

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The splendid Patabang Festival gives identity to the festivities of the people of Tapaz.

Every September 20th to 30th, they joyfully celebrate this festival which is coined based on the people’s sense of heartfelt generosity and helping each other which is reflected in their day to day living.

Pagpatabang is a precious trait of Tapaznons and is best shown in occasional times of diligence and hardwork such as working in farms particularly during planting and harvesting season, bayanihan where a group of volunteers carry a house and transfer it from one place to another, assisting in the preparation of food during special occasions such as thanksgiving, weddings, and fiestas. This spirit of helping one another is celebrated through street dancing, concerts, and merry making and is common among the simple lives of Tapaznons. Read More: http://philippinestravelsite.com/september-festivals-in-the-philippines/

CONTACT:

Mayor Rosemarie F. Gardose
Municipality of Tapaz, Capiz
Tel. no. (036) 538-2011

Info From: http://www.capiz.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=72

Sinadya sa Halaran

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Our trip to Capiz coincided with the the Sinadya sa Halaran 2012 festival, which literally means “Joy in Sharing and Thanksgiving.” Held every December, this festival is a merging of the Roxas City Fiesta “Sinadya” and the Provincial celebration of “Halaran.” It is a commemoration of the feast of the patroness of Roxas City (the Immaculate Concepcion).

The main highlight of the fiesta was the street dancing, which depicted a wide range of Pinoy folk practices. Some of the dances showed bayanihan (the spirit of communal unity), the money dance (a ritual during weddings where people pin paper bills to the newly amrried couple to wish them well), and folk games like palosebo (where participants climb up a greasy pole). But dances weren’t limited to just that. We also witnessed a whole range of interesting performances, like dancing ducks, the life cycle of agricultural products, childbirth, death by drowning, crabs and gyrating ants, to name a few. Read More: http://www.traveling-up.com/colors-of-capiz/

CONTACTS:

Mr. Bryan Argos Roxas City, Capiz
Tel. No. (036) 6210-500 local 217

Mr. Alphonsus D. Tesoro
Provincial Tourism Officer
Province of Capiz
Tel No.; (036) 6210-042 local 221; Telefax No. (036) 621-2935

Info From: http://www.capiz.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=72

Sinaot Festival

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May 1 – Labor Day, the feast of Saint of President Roxas, is the highlight of the towns’ annual municipal and religious fiesta scheduled from April 30 to May 3.

The feast day activities start off with a procession and a concelebrated mass at the parish church. At noontime, guest, family relatives and friends relish the delicious foods every household prepared as a gesture of traditional hospitality we Filipinos are known for the world over. The whole afternoon is highlighted by the Sinaot, a street-dancing to the tune of the Latin beat garbed in colourful Carribean costume. The competition this year is among groups, which represent a cross-section of the Poblacion, other lowland barangays, and the academe. Read More: http://mygotravel.blogspot.com/2014/02/tourism.html

Tagbuan Festival

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Conceptualized during pre-spanish time where the Aetas brought their harvest nto town for barter of the abundant catch of the fishermen. The upland people met with the fishermen on the seashore. The Hiligaynon term for the meeting of the upland people and the fishermen is “Tagbu.”

CONTACT:

Mayor Ma. Rita Lyn B. Patricio
Municipality of Pilar, Capiz
Telfax. No. (036) 528-4024

Cadimahan River Tour

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The Cadimahan River Tour is a project of the local government to provide visitors a refreshing and enriching ride cruising the river, as well as giving also livelihood to fisher folks living in the nearby area.

Experience a river tour in the floating restaurant and enjoy mouth watering sea foods.

In addition to an exciting ride along the river, the site also offers various services such as: courses interpretation of resources, recreational fishing and demonstration of fishing gear used by fishers of people,and other species samples in live form, and also community participation: mangrove planting and river clean-up.

Enjoy the foot spa and relaxing massage.

There are services offered such as foot spa and whole body massage. Enjoy the relaxing place and scenic view of the river, perfect for nature lovers. Read More: http://ramzkie.com/2013/03/cadimahan-river-tour-experience-at-roxas-city/

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