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Kasadyahan
The Kasadyahan Festival is a Festival, cultural festival that is part of the larger Dinagyang, Dinagyang Festival held annually on the fourth Saturday of January in Iloilo City, Philippines. It precedes the main highlight of Dinagyang, the Ati Tribes Competition, which takes place the following day on Sunday. It is a competition among cultural festivals from different cities and towns in the Western Visayas region. The festival has also been known and rebranded as Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan since the Iloilo Provincial Capitol, Iloilo provincial government's takeover from the city government as the host in 2024, showcasing different competing festivals from across the province. Etymology The word ''Kasadyahan'' is derived from the Hiligaynon language, Hiligaynon word ''sadya'', which means joy, merriment, or happiness. The term ''Kabanwahanan'', which is an addition to the festival's name, is derived from the Hiligaynon word ''banwa'', which means town. History The Kasadya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dinagyang
The Dinagyang Festival is a religious and cultural festival held annually on the fourth Sunday of January in Iloilo City, Philippines, in honor of Santo Niño, the Holy Child, and to commemorate the historic pact between the Malay settlers and the indigenous Ati people of Panay. It is considered one of the largest festivals in the Philippines, attracting 1 to 2 million people during the weekend celebration. The festival is renowned for its Ati Tribes Competition, where ''tribu'' or tribal performers in "Ati warrior" costumes with large feathered headdresses present choreographed formations, rhythmic chanting, and drum performances depicting the history of Panay. Other highlights include the Kasadyahan Festival, which showcases cultural festivals from various parts of Western Visayas, and ILOmination, a night parade with tribal performers in illuminated costumes. The main weekend festivities also include religious processions and street parties. As the most awarded festival i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Banate, Iloilo
Banate, officially the Municipality of Banate (, ), is a municipality of the Philippines, municipality in the Philippine Province, province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 33,376 people. The town is primarily a fishing and agricultural municipality, with large areas planted with rice, sugarcane, vegetables, beans, coconut and bananas. Banate is well known for ''Kasag'' (crabs), krill or shimp paste called ''Shrimp paste, ginamos'', and the fresh fish, which local entrepreneurs take to and sell in the capital of the province, in many of the non-coastal towns, and even in Manila. History Banate during the Pre-conquest Period The settlement in Banate is of ancient origin. It was among the ancient organized territories of the Confederation of Madja-as in Panay (also called by the ancient Bornean migrants, the island of "Madya-as"), which the Spaniards found when they came to the Island. It was known to Spanish missionaries during the ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guimaras
Guimaras (), officially the Province of Guimaras (; ), is an island province in the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. The capital is Jordan, while the largest local government unit is the municipality of Buenavista. The province is situated in Panay Gulf, between the islands of Panay and Negros. To the northwest is the city and province of Iloilo and to the southeast is Negros Occidental. The whole island is part of the Metro Iloilo''–''Guimaras, one of the twelve metropolitan areas of the Philippines. The province consists primarily of Guimaras Island, and also includes Inampulugan, Guiwanon (or Guiuanon), Panobolon, Natunga, Nadulao, and many surrounding islets. Guimaras, formerly known as ''Himal-os'', was a sub-province of Iloilo until it was made an independent province on May 22, 1992. History Spanish colonial era About 1581, Gonzalo Ronquillo de Peñalosa, Spanish governor and Captain-General of the Philippine Islands, established a settlemen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iloilo City
Iloilo City, officially the City of Iloilo (; ; ), is a Cities of the Philippines#Legal classification, highly urbanized city in the Western Visayas Regions of the Philippines, region of the Philippines, located on the southeastern coast of the island of Panay. According to the 2020 census, Iloilo City has a population of 457,626 people, making it the most populous city in Western Visayas. For the Metro Iloilo–Guimaras, metropolitan area, the total population is 1,007,945 people. The city is a Merger (politics), conglomeration of former towns, now organized into Districts of Iloilo City, seven geographical or administrative districts: City Proper, Iloilo City, the City Proper, Jaro, Iloilo City, Jaro, Molo, Iloilo City, Molo, Mandurriao, La Paz, Iloilo City, La Paz, Arevalo, Iloilo City, Arevalo, and Lapuz, Iloilo City, Lapuz. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iloilo
Iloilo ( ; ), officially the Province of Iloilo (; ; ; ), is a province in the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its capital and largest city is Iloilo City, the regional center of Western Visayas and politically independent from the province. Iloilo occupies the southeast portion of the Visayan island of Panay and is bordered by the province of Antique to the west, Capiz to the north, the Jintotolo Channel to the northeast, the Guimaras Strait to the east, and the Iloilo Strait and Panay Gulf to the southwest. Iloilo City, its capital, is the center of the Iloilo–Guimaras metropolitan area or Metro Iloilo–Guimaras, and is geographically located in the province and grouped under it by the Philippine Statistics Authority, but remains politically independent from the provincial government. According to the 2020 census, the population of the province (excluding Iloilo City) is 2,051,899. If Iloilo City is included, the population is 2,509,525 in to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maasin, Iloilo
Maasin, officially the Municipality of Maasin (; ; ), is a municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 38,461 people. Maasin is from Iloilo City. Geography Barangays Maasin is politically subdivided into 50 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios. * Abay * Abilay * AGROCEL Pob.(Aguinaldo-Roxas-Celso) * Amerang * Bagacay East * Bacuranan * Bagacay West * Bug-ot * Bolo * Bulay * Buntalan * Burak * Cabangcalan * Cabatac * Caigon * Cananghan * Canawili * Dagami * Daja * Dalusan * DELCAR Pob. (Delgado-Cartagena) * Inabasan * Layog * Liñagan Calsada * Liñagan Tacas * Linab * MABRIZ Pob. (Mabini-Rizal) * Magsaysay * Mandog * Miapa * Nagba * Nasaka * Naslo-Bucao * Nasuli * Panalian * Piandaan East * Piandaan West * Pispis * Punong * Sinubsuban * Siwalo * Santa Rita * Subog * THT & P Pob. (Taft-Hughes-Thompson-del Pilar) * Tigbauan * Trangka * Tubang * Tulahong * Tuy-an East * Tuy-an West * Ubia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nueva Valencia
Nueva Valencia, officially the Municipality of Nueva Valencia (; ), is a municipality in the province of Guimaras, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 42,771 people. Nueva Valencia is known for its numerous white sand beaches, including the popular Alubihod Beach and Taklong Island Beach, as well as islets such as the islands of Guiwanon (or Guiuanon), Panobolon, etc. Guisi Lighthouse, considered the second oldest lighthouse in the Philippines, is also one of the attractions in the municipality. This is the site of the Guimaras oil spill in August 2006, when the oil tanker MT ''Solar 1'' sank a few kilometers from Nueva Valencia. Nueva Valencia is a part of the Metro Iloilo–Guimaras area, centered on Iloilo City. It is from Jordan. Geography Barangays Nueva Valencia is politically subdivided into 22 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios. * Cabalagnan * Calaya * Canhawan * Concordia Sur * Dolores * Guiwanon * Igang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Lorenzo, Guimaras
San Lorenzo, officially the Municipality of San Lorenzo (; ), is a municipality in the province of Guimaras, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 29,444 people. History San Lorenzo was created by virtue of ''Republic Act No. 7897'' out of Jordan, Guimaras on February 20, 1995. It is known for its wind farms. In addition, San Lorenzo celebrates Foundation Day for its creation every February. Geography San Lorenzo is a part of the Metro Iloilo–Guimaras area, centered on Iloilo City. It is from Jordan. Barangays San Lorenzo is politically subdivided into 12 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios. * Aguilar * Cabano (''Poblacion'') * Cabungahan * Constancia * Gaban * Igcawayan * M. Chavez * San Enrique (''Lebas'') * Sapal * Sebario * Suclaran * Tamborong Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of San Lorenzo, Guimaras, was 29,444 people, with a density of . Economy References Extern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calinog, Iloilo
Calinog, officially the Municipality of Calinog (, , ), is a municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 62,853 people. History Calinog is a municipality located in the central part of Panay Island in the Philippines. According to local legend, it was among the areas where ''Datu Marikudo'', the Ati chieftain, chose to settle after ceding the lowland regions of Panay to Malay settlers in exchange for gold and other goods. This event, often dated to around the 13th century, is rooted in oral tradition and referenced in the ''Maragtas'', a semi-legendary account of the early history of Panay. Pre-colonial Era The early inhabitants of Calinog were believed to be part of the indigenous Ati community, led by Datu Marikudo. After the barter with the Malays, Marikudo and his people gradually retreated inland, eventually settling between the Jalaur and Ulian rivers. Oral accounts state that Marikudo established his final se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caluya, Antique
Caluya, officially the Municipality of Caluya (; ; ), is a municipality in the province of Antique, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 38,908 people, making it the sixth most populous municipality in the province. Semirara Island has an area of , and is home to the Panian Mine, a vast open-pit coal mine in operation since 1999, and the Unong Mine, which was active from 1984 to 2000. History The Island of Caluya was once called ''Polo Pandan'' by Moro pirates searching for commercial ships as target victims. These pirates with their pillager vintas called ''salipsipan'' utilized the place for haven and rest after divesting ships of valuable belongings. In fear of the pirates, only few fishermen dared to fish in the area. The Moro pirates called the place Polo Pandan because the entire coastal area was covered by pandan screw pines. Several years later, fishermen from other islands, who were catching turtles for Chinese traders using their fish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miagao
Miagao (also written Miag-ao), officially the Municipality of Miagao (; ; ), is a municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 68,115 people. Miagao is considered as the "Onion Capital of the Visayas". The town center of the municipality lies on the western bank of the Tumagbok River, the largest river in the municipality. The poblacion is made up of eight barangays. The town holds their patronal fiesta in honor of (more commonly known as Santo Tomas de Villanueva) every September 22 that lasts several days. The town is also the location of one of the |
Koronadal, South Cotabato
Koronadal, officially the City of Koronadal (; ; ; Maguindanaon: ''Kuta nu Kurunadal'', ) and also known as Marbel, is a component city and capital of the province of South Cotabato, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 195,398 people. Koronadal is the capital city of the province of South Cotabato and serves as the regional administrative center of Soccsksargen (Region XII). It is also the second most populous city in both South Cotabato and the entire Soccsksargen region, following General Santos. Koronadal is one of the two cities in Mindanao with a predominantly Hiligaynon-speaking population, comprising approximately 95% of its residents. In 2003 and 2005 the city was recognized as "Most Competitive City" in the small-city category, and in 2005 and 2006 as the most business friendly city in Mindanao. Etymology The word "Koronadal" is popularly believed to have been derived from two Blaan words—''kolon'' meaning cogon grass, and ''datal'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
