Iloilo

"legacies of the past"

    Iloilo, has been known to be the Philippines' Festival Region. Here, there is an evolution of cultural dances and music from the pre-colonization period to the hispanic era. Most of the festivals are ethnic dances offered to the Patron Saints of each municiality, or the history of the town itself, and the traditions beings passed to generations.


Dinagyang
: "The celebration of celebrations". Iloilo City; A colorful cavalcade inhonor of the Holy Child Jesus amidst the cracking drumbeats, Iloilo's versionof the world famous Ati-atihan Festival. 

Carabao-Carroza Race (every May), Pavia, Iloilo; a race amongcarabaos each pulling a bamboo sled callled carroza, on a 40-meter course. 

 Hinugyaw (every last Sunday of January), Calinog, Iloilo;festival similar to Ati-atihan of Kalibo and Iloilo City's Dinagyang

Landingan Hirinugyaw, Cabatuan, Iloilo; depicts the tales of how Cabatuan got its name, It also focuses to the Fall of Cabatuan, the last defense of Western Visayas against the Japanese.

Tultugan, Maasin, Iloilo; is a tribute to one of the trees of life, which is bamboo. Dancers perform wearing clothes made of Bamboo.

Pasungay (2nd Saturday of January) - bullfights staged atthe hillside of San Joaquin, Iloilo.

Sadsad sa Kalye, Janiuay Iloilo- A merrymaking done by streetdancing during the feast of the town.

Paraw Regatta, Iloilo Strait; A race among swift and colorful native outriggersin the strait between Iloilo City and Guimaras Island.

Pandayan, Badiangan; tells the rich culture and fertility of  the town.

Salakayan, Miagao; speaks of Miagaoanons' bravery against invaders.

Kasadyahan, Iloilo City; a Festival were different towns from the province compete for the Kasadyahan Title.
Binanog, Lambunao; reflect the origin of Binanog dance that has been part of the town's culture

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