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COLORFUL FESTIVALS

Kadagatan Festival

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Kadagatan Festival is held in Bacacay, Albay every Black Saturday.

The first Bancathon Race was held in 1982, coinciding with Black Saturday of the Holy Week, the traditional Catholic celebration of the passion of Jesus Christ at Roca Baluarte, one of the historical tourist sites in Bacacay of the Province of Albay.

Innovations in the competition were conceived to add more color and excitement to the race. Other sea crafts were included in that race such as balsa an casco.

The inclusion of other types of sea crafts had expanded the annual sea race with participants from other coastal areas in Albay and neighboring regions in the country. These various races had likewise invited more spectators to witness the grand race, prompting the local organizers to alter the name of Bancathon. Read More: http://paradisephilippinesinfo.blogspot.com/2008/03/kadagatan-festival-of-albay.html

Coron Festival

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The town of Tiwi, Albay celebrates Coron Festival from August 15-17. “Coron” is a local word which means potteries or clay-plot. Back in the early 17^th century, sticky clay was found at a hilly area near the sea which the early settlers used for molding different products. Since then, pottery has become the town’s major source of income. The event is highlighted by a street dancing presentation. Elementary and Secondary schools participate in the drum and majorette competition to add color to the festival. The townspeople pay tribute to the patron saints which are St. Lawrence the Martyr and Our Lady of Salvation. One of the festival’s goal is to promote local tourism. It is also a time to promote socio-cultural awareness among the people of Tiwi. Read More: http://www.metrokelan.com/festivals-and-fairs/coron-festival_i7357

Pagsuwak Festival

The festival is held in Guinobatan, Albay every August 12-17.

Derived from a local word su’wak meaning the process of flowering or blossoming, thus, pagsuwak is a sign of growth, devewlopment and progress of the municipality. The festival, therefore, which is held to coincide with the town fiesta signifies act of thanksgiving for the bounties from the land. Various activities are lined up highlighted by a street presentation. Read More: https://bicolandia2.wordpress.com/category/pagsuwak-festival/