DABALISTIHIT FESTIVAL

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The Dabalistihit Festival (September 10) is the town’s annual celebration featuring fish species that can be found on Naujan Lake such as Dalag, Banak, Banglis, Tilapia, Hito (hence the festival name) and other resources that can be found on and around Naujan Lake.

During the feast of Naujan’s patron saint San Nicolas de Tolentino, the festival participants gather with colorful costumes and they dance similar to the Ati-atihan of Kalobo, Aklan. Festivities include street dancing, showcasing and depicting several natural preservation efforts of the local community and the government. Read More: http://www.naujan.com/dabalistihit-festival/

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Dabalistihit Festival features different fresh water species found in Naujan Lake thru props and costumes in a street dance. DaBaLisTiHit is an acronym meaning DA for dalag; BA for banak ; LIS for banglis ; TI for tilapia; and HIT for hito. For the constituents of Naujan, DaBaLISTiHit will also personify their struggle of recognizing of the importance of Naujan Lake. This will also dramatize the dignity of the fisherfolks and their role in the economic development of the municipality. Read More: http://www.localphilippines.com/events/dabalistihit-festival-of-naujan

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Venue Naujan, Oriental Mindoro. Description DaBaLisTiHit Festival features different fresh water species found in Naujan Lake through props and costumes in a street dance. DaBaLisTiHit is an acronym meaning DA for dalag; BA for banak; LIS for bangles; TI for tilapia and HIT for hito. Read More: http://conciergeph.weebly.com/festivals.html