There was once a fisherman who went to San Joaquin church and asked the priest a payment for a fish that a little boy took. The fisherman claimed that the little boy told him to ask payment from the priest. The priest then paid without question asked, even if he knew that he did not [...]
When: 3rd Saturday of January Where: San Joaquin, Iloilo, Philippines The festival is about the exchange of customs and traditions during barter of Panay. For more info contact Municipal Tourism Officer at +63 33 3147240
When: May 3 Where: Oton, Iloilo, Philippines A week-long celebration to promote Ogtonganon’s (people of Oton) culture and history. It is also celebration along town’s Foundation Day.
When: March 27 to 31 Where: Guimbal, Iloilo, Philippines The magic of Gimba (drum) and the Bantayan (watchtower) are features of festival. It features dance drama, drum, float, street dancing, cultural shows, beauty pageant, paraw and boat racing, fluvial parade, musical concerts, and a lot more.
When: February 1 to 6 Where: Miag-ao, Iloilo, Philippines A week-long cultural presentation shown in activities like food fair, trade fair, agro-industrial, photo exhibit, literary and musical program, beauty pageant, street and ballroom dancing, sports events and a lot more.
When: Every 2nd Saturday of January Where: San Joaquin, Iloilo, Philippines This event started when the resting farmers witness the fight between two raging bulls set lose by their herdsmen. It caught the fancy of barangay folks and has then become a popular entertainment in most barangay fiestas. Year 2008, when my family was in [...]