Panagbenga: The birth of a tradition

Posted on February 21st, 2007 by mvg.
Categories: Features, History.

IT ALL began in 1995 when lawyer Damaso Bangaoet, Jr., John Hay Poro Point Development Corp. (JPDC) managing director, presented to the JPDC Board of Directors the idea of their spearheading the holding of a flower festival in Baguio City.

The board, then led by Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA) Chairman Victor Lim and JPDC President Rogelio Singson, approved the project immediately. It was also decided that the festival be held every February. (more…)

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DOT markets Davao’s 3 main festivals

Posted on February 21st, 2007 by mvg.
Categories: Events, Features, Festivals.

Grace L. Plata

THE Department of Tourism-Southern Mindanao will promote Davao Region’s top three festivals — Kadayawan in Davao City, Caracoles in the Island Garden City of Samal, and Musikahan in Tagum City — to Manila tour operators to boost tourism and the region’s economy.

DOT Regional Director Sonia Garcia in Monday’s Kapehan sa Dabaw at the SM City Davao said negotiations are being done with Manila tour operators to market these big events, but quick to add that local tour operators are not in the losing end as they are the one who will work on the ground and create tour packages. (more)

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Iloilo Paraw Regatta Synopsis

Posted on February 20th, 2007 by mvg.
Categories: Features, History.

THE Iloilo paraw (sailboat) Regatta, instituted in 1973, is a race among native outriggers in the strait between the island province of Guimaras and Iloilo City.

Called “paraw” in the local dialect, these native outriggers faithfully copy in materials and design sailboats that carried to Panay in 1212 A.D. the first settlers from Borneo who were in search of a peaceful home. The sailboats survived the centuries and became a vital part of the Ilonggo seafaring life.

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Compostela, Basak to join competition of country’s festivals

Posted on January 25th, 2007 by mvg.
Categories: Events, Features, Festivals.

NOT one but two Sinulog contingents will compete in the Aliwan Festival competition this year, after organizers of the “Festival of all Festivals in the Philippines” were impressed with the grand parade performances.

Tribu Basakanon, the champion of last year’s Aliwan Festival, and the Compostela National High School contingent were chosen by the Sinulog organizers to compete at the Aliwan in April.(more)

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