Posts Tagged ‘Philippine festivals’

 

 

 

 

BINATBATAN FESTIVAL

 

Photo from: http://www.exploreilocos.com/2015/05/vigan-dont-miss21-photos-from.html

 

The Binatbatan festival features a street dancing and showdown competition wherein participants use “abel” (woven cloth) costumes and sway in their original panagbatbat dances. Abel products are showcased during the festival.

The street dancing depicted the long standing way the Ilocanos beat the cotton pods with two bamboo sticks to separate the seeds from the fluff called batbat. “Batbat” is the first process in making the Iluko, “Abel.” The street dancing honors the Abel Iloko, a traditional craft of Vigan that has sustained its economy from the Pre-Spanish Period to the Present.

The Binatbatan festival highlights the annual Viva Vigan Festival of Arts. Visitors, tourists and residents become part of the street dancing and revelries. Participants in the contest use costumes and props that were all innovative and artistic. Dancers incorporated also the use of abel cloth and sticks. Read More: http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Binatbatan_Festival

 

 Photo from: http://iyabelles.blogspot.com/2012/06/photoblog-children-streetdancers-at.html

 

 Binatbatan dancing is connected to Vigan’s abel Iloco craft. The dance depicts how cotton pods are beaten with bamboo sticks to release the cotton fluff called batbat from its seed. This festival was started in 2002 to showcase this traditional weaving craft that is said to predate the arrival of the Spaniards. Read More: http://www.vigan.ph/viva_vigan_festival.html

 

Photo from: http://ilocoshotels.com

 

Other Photos:

 

Photo from:  http://www.roundjuan.com/2013/05/viva-vigan-binatbatan-festival.html

 

Photo from: http://eazytraveler.com/

 

Photo from: http://vigancitytouristdestinations.blogspot.com/2011/05/2011-vigan-binatbatan-festival.html

 

 

Watch the Videos:

 

 

 

 

 

For more information, please check: http://www.ilocossur.gov.ph

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

Ilocos Sur is Part of Region I

Ilocos Sur – Home of World Heritage Vigan

Where is Ilocos Sur and How to Get There

Popular Tourist Spots in Ilocos Sur

Awesome Beaches in Ilocos Sur

Colorful Festivals in Ilocos Sur

Have Fun in Ilocos Sur

Ilocos Sur Photo Gallery

Ilocos Sur Video Collection

 

 

Other Visitors Also Viewed:

 

 

The Enchanting Libtec Underground River

Best Tourist Attractions in Zamboanga del Sur

Amoingon Beach is Called The Snorkeling Capital of Marinduque

Cagayan Video Collection

The Magnificent Baliuag Lenten (Holy Week) Procession in Bulacan

Interesting Places to Visit in Siquijor

Join the “Wet ‘n Wild” Regada Water Festival in Cavite

Fun Activities To Do in Romblon

Having Fun in Isabela