Deliberate on the Altar is one of the most important celebrations in Roxas. This amalgamation of two different gatherings, "meant" for city and "Altar" for the province.
PANGAHAW FESTIVAL - JAMINDAN CAPIZ
Festival 2013, January 18-20, 2013
A thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest by the Indigenous Peoples of Jamindan. It is during this time when all the members of the family come together and share.
HIL-O HIL-O FESTIVAL - MAAYON CAPIZ
Maayon Municipal and Religious Fiesta known as Hil- o Hil-o Festival which connnotes reciprocity that demonstrates interdependence among our people. It expresses itself in many ways. It could simply be helping one another to make a heavy work for one be lighter. It can be rendering of services or giving material donations for a relative, a friend or a neighbour who is holding a very important affair in the family. This Festival is celebrated annually every 3rd week of February for three (3) days starting Thursday.
AGDAHANAY Festival- Cuartero Capiz
The Festival is held every 2nd week of June which culminates on the 13th in honor of the town’s patron saint, San Antonio de Padua. This was conceptualized to give due recognition to the Cuarteronhon’s hospitality. “Agdahanay” means inviting and accommodating others. One whole week of fun, revelry, cultural activities and frenzied street dancing are enjoyed by the Cuarteronhon’s. Agdahanay Festival coincides with the annual town fiesta. This is also their way of thanksgiving to Lord God Almighty for all the grace they had received for the whole year. A concelebrated mann is held, then cultural parade follows showcasing the cultural heritage and traditions of Cuarteronhon’s.
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LINGA-ANAY FESTIVAL- PANAY, CAPIZ
Lingga-anay Festival is the annual Municipal Fiesta of Panay celebrated to pay homage to the Biggest Bell in Asia and to display the town’s rich cultural history together with its vast marine resources. The Festival boasts a one-of-a-kind street dance accompanied not by drum beats but of rondalla, which are the distinct feature of ecotis. Panay Mayor Dante Bermejo said the Festival is a milestone in the history of Panay because it highlights the cooperation of the public officials and the residents of the town.
GUYUM-GUYUMAN FESTIVAL-PONTEVEDRA, CAPIZ
DAHLINGS, summer isn’t summer without a colorful fiesta to celebrate! One of the most festive celebrations Your Pagemaker attended was the 4th Guyum-guyuman Festivalof the Municipality of Pontevedra in my home province, Capiz. Though it started as Balintawakan Festival in 1988, it was renamed Guyum-guyuman Festival in 2008 to depict the way of life of the inhabitants of this town formerly called “Caguyuman.” This literally means "anthill" because many people from neighboring municipalities came to the area like a swarm of ants for commerce and trade. Barter trading is still practiced in the municipality during Market days.
And mind you dahlings, the town of Pontevedra is home to some of the widest coastal fishponds, making it the biggest supplier of the best and high quality fresh seafood fares such as Bangus (milkfish), Lukon (big prawns) and Oysters (talaba) to Manila and abroad!
The town’s annual municipal and religious fiesta last May 8, 2012 was highlighted by a series of events. The most notable ones were the reenactment of Caguyumanons like Barter trading, the exciting Subay sa Suba sang Tinagong Dagat, mangrove rehabilitation-planting activities, awarding of notable outstanding Pontevedrahons citizens and organizations plus the spectacular Guyum-guyuman tribal streetdancing. One of the most memorable events was the beauty pageant, the search for the Kaguyuman Festival Queen and the grand coronation of the town’s ambassadress of Goodwill, the Pontevedra Fiesta Queen 2012.
Capping the memorable festival was the high booming speakers around the town streets blasting disco hits all night and promoting merrymaking with fiesta revelers dancing in celebration.
The festival was approved by Mayor Esteban Jose Contreras, MD., on February 26, 2008 and was launched on May 6, 2008.
WONDERS OF CAPIZ
Visit the Sta. Monica Church
One of the oldest churches in the country, the Sta. Monica Church is made of coral stone and fashioned in Baroque style. The church is a National Historical landmark. It also houses the biggest Catholic church bell in Asia, the Dako nga Lingganay (big bell). It was made of 70 sacks of gold and silver coins. The bell measures five feet tall and seven feet wide and weighs 10,400 kilograms.
Swimming and spelunking at Suhot
Suhot Springs is located in Dumalag, Capiz. The cool waters of Mt. Pangin-raon flow down to a natural pool. There’s also a series of caves there, the Suhot Caves, where most areas of the caves there remain unexplored.
Jumping your way to Liktinon Falls
Liktin is a Hiligaynon word which means “to jump.” And there’s quite a lot of jumping you need to do in order to reach Liktinon Falls in President Roxas, Capiz. The trek is relatively short for the locals but it might take an hour or so for visitors. The terrain is steep; there are slippery rocks and huge boulders getting in your way. You’ll get to enjoy dipping in the soothing cold waters of the pool after climbing all the way there.
Cruise the Palina River
The Palina Greenbelt Eco-Park in Cagay, Capiz offers mangrove tour, fishing, and swimming and a river tour. If you have to do only one thing in Palina, take their river tour. You’ll get to cruise the river idly while being serenaded by locals. It’s mostly quiet and serene over there, with plenty of time to soak in on the beautiful scenery.
Eat seafood at Baybay
Swim at Baybay beach or dine at the shore. There are tons of seafood grill houses lined up over there and you can take your pick on which seafood delicacy to feast. They’re cheaper and you’re assured it’s all fresh. If it’s available, try the diwal (angel wing clams), which is available only in Capiz.
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