Paraw-Regatta Festival Boat Racing Competition

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PARAW-REGATTA FESTIVAL

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Paraw Regatta is one of Iloilo city’s most popular tourism events along with Dinagyang, Kasadyahan and the Iloilo Chinese New Year. Every February, the festival would lighten up the beaches of Villa Arevalo with colorful ‘paraws’ or wind blown sailboats, Mardi Gras inspired street performances, beach sports and so much more.Local tourists from all over the city would gather to witness the spectacular sailboat race from Villa beach to Guimaras and of course, the Samba Regatta where ladies in their festive costumes would dance in the tune of Latin American music.

Paraw Regatta started out a simple boat racing competition, during its earlier years, the sailboats weren’t as artistic and as colorful as the ones we see today. Mardi Gras, Beach Sports and other activities were just recent additions. The festival does not only showcase fun, music and colors but it also emanate a part of our diverse culture. Read More: http://iloiloonfoot.blogspot.com/2012/05/paraw-regatta-colors-of-sea.html

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The Paraw regatta is a race among seafarers on colorful sailboats called Paraws in the straits between Guimaras Island and the city of Iloilo. The present-day paraw managed to maintain its original design from the sailboats of the first settlers from Borneo who were in search of a peaceful home in 1212 A.D. Surviving the centuries, the paraws have become a vital part of the Filipino seafaring life.

The first race started in 1973 with the mission to preserve the historic value of the paraws. It is held every 3rd weekend of February at Tatoy’s Manokan, Sto. Nino Sur, Villa, Iloilo City. Today, the event has grown from being a boat race to a festival with various interesting activities. Read More: http://www.exploreiloilo.com/do/info/paraw-regatta/

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Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival is a race among seafarers on colorful sailboats called Paraws in the straits between Guimaras Island and the city of Iloilo.

The present-day paraw managed to maintain its original design from the sailboats of the first settlers from Borneo who were in search of a peaceful home in 1212 A.D. Surviving the centuries, the paraws have become a vital part of the Filipino seafaring life.

It is the oldest traditional craft event in Asia and the largest sailing event in the Philippines. It is one of Iloilo City’s tourism events along with the Dinagyang Festival, Kasadyahan Festival, Chinese New Year festival and La Candelaria Fiesta. The Iloilo Paraw Regatta began as a half-day sailboat race but is now a multi-day, multi-event festival. Read More: https://shoutoutiloilo.wordpress.com/2017/01/16/the-45th-iloilo-paraw-regatta-festival-2017/

Photo from: http://www.iloilometropolitantimes.com/its-more-fun-in-the-42nd-paraw-regatta-festival/