BINIRAY FESTIVAL

Oriental Mindoro and Romblon provinces both celebrate their own Biniray Festivals.

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Biniray Festival of Bulalacao, held everyJune 29| Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines was brought in by the early settlers who came from the Island of Panay, this festival is done in honor of the town’s patron saints Peter & Paul, and is a way of thanksgiving for the blessings from the sea. The celebration starts in the early hours of the morning, with a flotilla of intricately-decorated boats that will encircle Bulalacao Bay and, landing onshore after, will be met by the townsfolk. Marching will continue on the streets with the icons of the two saints greeted in religious manners by the devotees. A procession is done later at twilight and, ending at the church-ground, the traditional “putong” (crowning) of the patrons complete the final rituals, amidst songs and dances by children and adults alike. A streetdancing is also staged during the day, participated in mostly by students in indigenous costumes. Read More: http://www.localphilippines.com/events/biniray-festival-of-bulalacao

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Biniray Festival, held every June 29 in Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro features a grand pagoda show as a way of thanksgiving for the blessings from the sea. Other highlights are street dancing, a parade of spectacular floats, and cultural presentations of schools and communities. Read More: https://www.coursehero.com/file/p2qmtgb/Biniray-Festival-June-29-Bulalacao-Oriental-Mindoro-A-grand-pagoda-show-as-a/

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The Biniray Festival in Bulalacao, Or. Mindoro, is probably the most colourful festival in Mindoro Island. The two-day Biniray Festival celebrates the bounty of the sea, rivers & land, and indigenous culture with parades, dancing, feasts and displays.

Starting with the parade of boats, the Biniray Festival, takes visitors on a tour of the history and culture of southeast Mindoro, without ever leaving Bulalacao town. The boats are decorated each year according to a theme proposed by the fishermans’ association and almost every fishing boat in the community participates in a parade around Bulalacao Bay; upon returning to the town pier a feast of freshly caught seafood is offered along with dancing and merriment. Read More: http://www.getwet-asia.com/philippines/biniray-festival-bulalacao/

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