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Banga Festival Honors the Humble Clay Cooking Pot

 

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It is said that the name “Balanga” was derived from a kind of pot used for cooking or fetching water. The cooking pot is made of a special clay and is locally known as “banga”. To commemorate this humble beginning of the now progressive city, the Banga Festival is being celebrated.  Read More:  http://www.1bataan.com/banga-festival/

 

 

 

 

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The Banga Festival is a week long event celebrated in the city of Balanga City, Bataan. It is said that the name Balanga, which is the capital of Bataan, came from the word “banga,” the tagalog term for pot used in cooking. The Banga Festival is celebrated to remind the Balangueños of their humble beginnings. The festival is celebrated alongside the feast of St. Joseph in April 28. To commemorate this humble beginning of the now progressive city, the Banga Festival is being celebrated. Read More: http://www.bataantourism.com/festivals.php?id=4

 

 

BANGA FESTIVAL

 

 

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

The Historical Province of Bataan

World War II Historical Places in Bataan

Wonderful Beaches and Resorts in Bataan

Other Interesting Places in Bataan

Special Events and Festivals in Bataan

Having Fun in Bataan

 

 

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