Pantat (Catfish) Festival

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PANTAT FESTIVAL

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A gastronomic adventure in Iloilo wouldn’t be complete without the pantat or catfish barbecue from Zarraga. Being the “pantat capital” in the region, pantat is being sold in retail from well-known restaurants to alongside streets, cooked or alive along the town’s highway.

The Pantat Festival is Zarraga’s 3rd week of December annual event which celebrates and aims to promote pantat production in the municipality. Clad in fishermen and catfish costumes, dancers imitate the complex movements of this black fish to the rhythm of the beating drums. Read More: http://www.localphilippines.com/events/pantat-festival

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Considered as one of the largest festivals in the Second Congressional District of the province, Zarraganhons annually honours its best produce, Pantat or Catfish on a grand scale with “don’t-miss” special events daily.

The festival is a unique attraction that offers fun and entertainment for both locals and visitors alike. It also showcases the popular local catfish dishes available in our local eateries. Locals show how to make the most of this bounty, with a chance to watch learn and try other delicious dishes. Read More: http://mybeautifuliloilo.blogspot.com/2016/12/pantat-traditional-community-festival.html

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Pantat Festival is Zarraga’s biggest fiesta aimed at promoting pantat production as a promising agro-industry of the province held every 3rd week of December. In choreographed movement, participating tribes, mostly clad in traditional fishermen’s outfit or wrapped in black cloth symbolizing the pantat dances in a synchronized manner to the beat of the drums. With this year’s theme “Pantatan Pamuaron, Dunang Manggad Tatapun, Panghimanwa Pasanyugon,” the people of Zarraga are inviting everyone to join them in celebrating the 4th Pantat Festival. Read More: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/12/18/zarraga.to.celebrate.4th.pantat.festival.html

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