PADAGYAW FESTIVAL

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Being held every year mirrors the spirit of unity and cooperation of its people. One of the few is the street dancing and pista ng bayan. These are the concrete example of group effort. From one fermented idea of planners, action men, and executions, they have translated their ideas and concepts into mass action of well rehearsed and well executed play, dancers, and graceful rendition of songs and dances. A delight to the eyes of the heart.

CONTACT:
Mayor Leslie Warren A. Benjamin
Municipality of Dumarao, Capiz
Tel. No. (036) 537-0049
Fax No. (036) 537-3005

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Padagyaw Festival depicts the spirit of teamwork and unity of the people of Dumarao. The event highlights is the “pista ng bayan” and street dancing competition. They interpret their ideas and concept through beautiful song and dances.

Other activities include trade fairs, playground demonstrations and other religious and church events. Read More: http://www3.choosephilippines.com/go/festivals/4466/dumarao-padagyaw-festival

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The town of Dumarao is celebrating its municipal and religious fiesta with the Padagyaw Festival from August 1 to 5. The fiesta is being held in honor of Nuestra Señora de las Nieves.

On August 1, the festivities started with an opening salvo and Fiesta ng Bayan with civic parade. The food festival will run until August 3 while the trade fair, until August 5. A play ground demonstration will be held on August 4 and on the same day until August 5, the Vesper/Feast Day with church activities. August 5 will mark the fiesta proper, with a fiesta disco at the town plaza. The year’s theme is “Padagyaw sa Pagbag-o.”

Padagyaw is a native word which means the invitation of a folk of his neighbors for bayanihan, for example in erecting a nipa house for no pay but instead with eating, drinking, and joy. Read More: http://greedypeg.org/capiz/Padagyaw-Festival.html

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