| Guimaras Islands Philippines Guimaras Municipal Festivals and Events Municipal Festivals and Events Palayag Festival, Municipality of Buenavista Celebrated every 3rd Sunday of January by the municipality of Buenavista. This cultural festival makes maximum use of the rich cultural tradition of the oldest municipality of the province. The presentation of songs, dances and musical tableau depicts the various influences Buenavista has been subjected to. It is celebrated in honor of the town’s Patron Saint Sr Sto. Nino. “Palayag” marked a new footprint during the 2008 Buenavista Centennial Celebration They defined “Palayag” as to sail through “Layag”-using water vessel. This is really indeed a Kinaradto-form of sea travel. Swift “Paraos,” connected Iloilo and Guimaras. In 1850’s, Iloilo was opened by Sir James Bowring, a British Governor of Hongkong as an international port. Negros then has no good harbor for bigger ships so they used Guimaras as transship point to Iloilo. This gave an explanation why Jordan Wharf has the sugar bulk. While Jordan wharf was prospering, Buenavista was still enjoying with its sandy shore. Dr. Jose P. Rizal stated in his diary written in August 4, 1896, “Opposite Iloilo there is an island where the families go for picnics…. there are various vessels with foreign flags….” The land being referred to is surely Guimaras and the picnic place is the white sand, the “pasil of baybay”. “Baybay”(which is presently called Sto. Rosario), was the beach where sailboats from Guimaras Island daily bring in cargoes of fruits, fish and vegetables to Iloilo City. The same beach had been a subject for panting by an artist Miguel Zaragoza (1849-1923), and being exclaimed “Buena Vista” by the Iloilo Spanish Gobernadorcillo. The present day wharf was just constructed during World War II, the time of Gen. Douglas McArthur. The beauty of our place as coupled by the craft of our people in miniature boat making was not just a culture by accident, but a culture rooted in our past. The natural beauty of our place and the economy of our town is dramatically boosted up by the swift and gaily “layag”-using sea vessel. Thus, PALAYAG is a festival of the beauty of our town and the hospitality of the Buenavistahanons which can only be experienced by other people if they will travel, treck and tour our places. “Gani, dali na, PALAYAG ‘ta pa-BUENAVISTA”. Bulantihan Festival, Municipality of Jordan Celebrated every last Friday of January by the municipality of Jordan. The three major source of income of the people of Jordan are farming, fishing and mango production. The products are brought in the market for “bulante” (trade). It is primarily a celebration of the economic endeavor that made Jordan what it is today. Bulantihan also pays tribute to the skillful artisans and the enduring workers in an endearing characterization thru dance drama. Balsahan Festival, Municipality of Sibunag Celebrated every 20th day of February by the municipality of Sibunag. It is Sibunag’s way of immortalizing the mystical Sibunag River which makes its way thru most of the town’s barangays. It is a major geographical feature of the town’s barangays. The river holds many interesting myths and legends that are sure to tickle one’s imagination, and whet one’s appetite to unravel its secrets. Use of the Balsa in your trek for some satisfying discoveries you will pleasantly rewarded. Asinan Festival, Municipality of San Lorenzo Celebrated every 19th day of February by the municipality of San Lorenzo. Marvel at how the ordinary salt has gravitated the people of the community in an annual gathering with all the delicious trimmings of specialty products. Not everything in the Asinan Festival is salty though, as there is the spicy seafood, the juicy citrus and crispy nuts. With the proper blend of the unique hospitality and the natural smiles of the people and one will hunger for more of the Asinan spectacle. Karosahan Festival, Municipality of Nueva Valencia Celebrated every 25th day of April by the municipality of Nueva Valencia. The karosa is a local invention that has helped shape the agri-based economy of the municipality. Made mostly of a bamboo and pulled by the beast of burden, the karosa has transported many products from the farm to the center of population. Before it gets relegated to the history books as things of the past, the karosa has been transformed centerpiece of the celebration, complete with colorful and ingenious display of the bounties of the land. This is the Karosahan, a proud tradition where beautiful maidens compete for attention with the gaily-decorated karosas with their load of goodies. |
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