Panay Festivals

PANAY FESTIVALS SCHEDULE

November 2010

Banaag Festival (Anilao, Iloilo)

• November 1

• A festivity that showcases the town’s struggle towards freedom

• Hundred of torches light the streets to mark the victory of light or good over evil

Kalibo Day (Kalibo, Aklan)

• November 3

• The celebration of the province’s foundation day

Feast of St. Martin of Tours (Dumalag, Capiz)

• November 10-11

• A celebration of the feast of St. Martin of Tours

Kahilwayan Festival “Cry of Santa Barbara” (Sta. Barbara, Iloilo)

• November 17

• A cultural celebration that showcases the uprising of Ilonggos against the Spanish regime

• Expect colorful dance dramas

Anipay Festival (Anini-y, Antique)

• November 21-22

• The town’s own way to express gratitude over a bountiful harvest

• Locals and guests are treated with cultural dance presentations and product exhibits

Baesa Parada (Libacao, Aklan)

• November 24

• A contest of colourful bamboo rafts on-parade in Aklan river

• An image of St. Catherine of Alexandria on a beautifully decorated raft leads the parade

Inilusan Festival (Mambusao, Capiz)

• November 20-25

• A grand celebration of Mambusao’s cultural and religious life

• The term “Inilusan” means the mutual and reciprocal giving and sharing of food and resources in generous measure and in the spirit of fraternal goodwill that permeates the daily life of Mambusaonons

Mandurriao Annual District Fiesta (Mandurriao, Iloilo)

• November 26

• One of the grandest fiestas in the city of Iloilo

Reference: Department of Tourism-Region 6