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The Malatarlak Festival takes its name from the a variety of grass that is native to the Luzon area. The plant is celebrated with sumptuous pageantry that’s characterized by schoolchildren dressed in grass-inspired costumes, who dance to the beat of traditional music. The Rice Cake Festival falls on the same day. Tarlac City’s annual Malatarlak Festival takes over the city during this fun and lively celebration that has a packed program of events and activities for visitors of all ages.

The week-long event begins with an opening ceremony, trade fair, food and drink stalls and live musical and dance entertainment. Additional events include numerous sport competitions, cooking demonstrations, markets, dance competitions and other live entertainment shows. The final day is concluded with a grand procession and a fireworks display.January 13 – 20, 2012.  Read More:  kadmusarts.com

 

 

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MALATARLAK FESTIVAL

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 Tarlac’s name is a Hispanized derivation from a talahib weed called “Malatarlak”.

 The Malatarlak Festival, celebrated every January in Tarlac City, is one of the most remarkable festivals in the province. In 2011, the City Mayor then changed the name of the festival to Melting Pot Festival, but it is still remembered by its former name. The festival is a commemoration to the first people who built civilization in the province, the Aetas.

  The Malatarlak Festival takes its name from the a variety of grass that is native to the Luzon area. The plant is celebrated with sumptuous pageantry that’s characterized by schoolchildren dressed in grass-inspired costumes, who dance to the beat of traditional music. The Rice Cake Festival falls on the same day. Tarlac City’s annual Malatarlak Festival takes over the city during this fun and lively celebration that has a packed program of events and activities for visitors of all ages.  Read More:  http://sulongtarlaqueno.blogspot.com/

 

 

 

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The festival features various contingents of school children garbed in grass-inspired costumes – painted with black soots – all merrily dancing to the beat of local tunes and ethnic instruments made of bamboo.  Read More:  http://www.philippinessanfrancisco.org/calendar/117/494-MALATARLAK-FESTIVAL/

 

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The Modern Landlocked Province of Tarlac

Where is Tarlac and How to Get There

Interesting Natural and Man-made Places in Tarlac

Special Events in Tarlac

Enjoy and Have Fun In Tarlac

Tarlac Photo Gallery

Tarlac Video Collection

 

 




 

 

 


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