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LAWIG FESTIVAL

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Every year during December 2, there is a festival held in the town of Palompon, Leyte in the Philippines to celebrate the feast of Saint Francis Xavier.

Since the town of Palompon is a coastal town, they are celebrating Lawig Festival asking for good fishing harvest and good weather from the patron saint. Contestants of different parts of the town join as they do the street dancing competition with their colorful costumes. Read More: https://steemit.com/mypictureday/@jamiz/lawig-festival-a-colorful-festival

Photo from: https://gerryruiz.wordpress.com/2011/12/06/palompons-1st-lawig-festival-2011/

Palompon’s Lawig Festival is an image of the true essence of ” the joy of love”. Last December 2 2016, our town has once again captured the heart of everyone who witnessed the eleven contingents showdown vying for the Annual Lawig Festival 2016.The selection was categorized in three division: Group A) for the Elementary, Group B) for the High School, Group C) for the open Category. The Love for our own culture was fully expressed with “gusto” by the dancers from these different institutions. Read More: http://palomponleyte.gov.ph/lawig-festival-2016/

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The Lawig Festival name takes its foundation from the Bisayan word, “Lawig” – meaning, “to sail on” – which its founders and organizers envision to crystalize the Palomponganon’s relentless optimism, courage and fighting spirit in facing life’s challenges and opportunities for growth.

Organized and spearheaded by the Local Government Unit of Palompon, the 1st Lawig Festival was held December 02, 2011 and saw the participation of 12 colorful contingents, all from within its municipal jurisdiction.

Dancing to the tribal beat of their respective drum and bugle corps, the festival streetdancing parade promptly started at 7:00AM and snaked its way around town ending up at the wharf area where the final showdown competition was held. Read More: https://gerryruiz.wordpress.com/2011/12/06/palompons-1st-lawig-festival-2011/

Photo from: http://palomponleyte.gov.ph/lawig-festival-2016/