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JOIN THE FESTIVALS OF ANTIQUE
The province of Antique is not only rich and gifted of beauty of nature and astonishing man made sites but also the colorful and unique culture that every town in Antique has. Festivals in Antique are the most awaited part of every Antiquenos because it is an opportunity of showcasing to the world what kind of culture Antique has. These kind of events attract the attention of local and foreign tourist that make the festivals even more lively because of thousands of participants. Festivals in Antique have meaningful stories behind, it symbolizes something that is very essential and vital in a particular town. Read More: https://antiquest.wordpress.com/2017/10/15/experience-the-blithesome-festivals-in-antique/
Anini-y Festival
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The Anini-y Festival is inspired by a local custom whereby a wedding feast is observed no matter how poor or humble the bride and groom are in this celebration, there is much fun and good-natured teasing. Read More: https://antiquest.wordpress.com/2017/10/15/experience-the-blithesome-festivals-in-antique/
Banigan Festival
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In the northernmost part of Antique province is Libertad, 146 kilometres (91 mi) away from the capital of San Jose de Buenavista. It is a town on both mountain and seaside, surrounded by the bariw plant which is a versatile material in mat weaving.
The town of Libertad has pioneered in banig weaving which has become one of the main sources of livelihood of the townsfolk. The banig produced in this town is being sought in the local and foreign markets because of its unique and intricate weave. Read More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banig
Batabat Festival
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It has Batabat Festival celebrated on March 16-19 yearly. It is an annual festivity celebrated in the Municipality of Barbaza in accordance to its legend Abat-abat, which the name itself came from. It is a five-day celebration which usually highlights during the last day wherein colourful costumes of mardigras and graceful movements of its dancers while dancing along the streets were exposed. Read More: https://antiquest.wordpress.com/2017/10/15/experience-the-blithesome-festivals-in-antique/
Binirayan Festival
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Literally meaning, “where they landed”, the Binirayan Festival remembers the arrival of ten Bornean datu (rulers of indigenous people) on the island of Panay. It is a month-long festival held in Antique Province on the island and includes street dancing, parades, culturals shows, and arts & crafts exhibitions, among other events. San Jose de Buenavista is the center for most events. Read More: https://lovepilipinas.com/event/binirayan-festival/
Biray Festival
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Bugas sa Lusong Festival
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Buruyloganay Festival
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Sibalom has the magnificent Buruyloganay Festival it is celebrated every December 17-19. Buruyloganay is the festival of the municipality of Sibalom in the province of Antique. It showcases the unique culture of Sibalomnons through a display of talents of its youths, its natural bounty, and the achievements of its people. Read More: https://antiquest.wordpress.com/2017/10/15/experience-the-blithesome-festivals-in-antique/
Hambaru Festival
San Remigio has the promising Hambaru Festival that is celebrated every 1st week of December.Hambaru Festival, a meaningful celebration of an abundant life of a San Remgionhon. Read More: https://antiquest.wordpress.com/2017/10/15/experience-the-blithesome-festivals-in-antique/
Madia-as/ Madja-as Festival
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Madja-as Festival is culminated every 1st Saturday of March. It is named after the highest mountain in Panay Island, Mt. Madjaas in Culasi. Read More: https://kapuluanngpilipinas.wordpress.com/2016/05/19/region-vi-western-visayas/
Maninihon Festival
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Pahinis Festival
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Tribu Pahinis de Laua-an came from the town of Laua-an in Antique Province. The tribe aims to promote the native product of the town, which is muscovado sugar and the deliciously sweet delicacies derived from it. Read More: https://reysheljacinto.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/colorful-festivals-in-antique-province/
Panubason Festival
Panaet Tarambayaw
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Patuyaw Festival
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Patuyaw Festtival – The patuyaw, a fresh water shrimp which thrives abundantly in the streams, river, brooks and creeks in the Municipality and is a good source of nutrition and living of the people, symbolizes the abundance of the nature which sustains life for the Sebastehanon and the precarious relationship between the people and the environment.
Patuyaw specially weaves a strand on the culture and the way of life of the Sebastehanon who have been dependent on the bounty of the water. Read More: http://theamazingsebaste.blogspot.com/2016/10/station-of-cross.html
Sumakwelan Festival
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Tatusan Festival
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In gratefulness for the bounty of tatus on their land, the locals celebrate the Tatusan Festival every March. Parades of colorful asnd crab-shaped floats, street-dancing and booth-display of various sizes of tatus are among the highlights of the festival. Old and young people alike crowd the streets and stomp their feet to the beat of the drums. Read More: https://reysheljacinto.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/colorful-festivals-in-antique-province/
Tiringbanay Festival
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Tugbong Festival
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Every April 23rd-25th, Antique celebrates Tugbong Festival. It’s the time of the year where family and relatives get together. During the Tugbong Festival, the Antique’s Binirayan Festival’s Swimsuit and Gown Competition is held as well as the the ever popular Urihing Tubo Night organized by Pagtatap Youth. Read More: https://reysheljacinto.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/colorful-festivals-in-antique-province/
Udyakan Festival
Udyakan Festival is celebrated in Patnongon, Antique during the last Monday of the month of February. The people are gathering together to witness the promising events like the Mardi Gras competition, the Street Dance Competition, Fire Dance Competition, Parada kang Karusa Competition, etc. This event also includes the showcasing of the handicrafts or delicacies in every barangay in our town.
Base on the theme: “Manggad kag Bugal kang mga taga Patnongon’’, every Barangay has their own float expressing their livelihood. I am so flattered to see my fellow Patnonganon’s who’s been there helping to build these amazing floats. This was the first time to include this kind of competition (Parada kang Karusa Competition). Read More: https://dawnplameras.blogspot.com/2012/03/its-more-fun-in-patnongon-udyakan.html?showComment=1543163279945#c45674526918495376
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Western Visayas Covers the Province of Antique
Antique – an Undiscovered Tourist Destination
Explore Amazing Places in Antique
Watch and Join the Festivals of Antique
Enjoy and Have a Lot of Fun in Antique
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