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Sinamay Dealer in Arevalo

Marcos — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:44:57 +0000

Sinamay Dealer is where jusi (banana fiber) and pina (pineapple fiber) cloths are loom-woven. Tourists can go visit Sinamay Dealer in Osmena St., Arevalo, to buy their sought after handmade textiles.

Villa Beach

Marcos — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:00:55 +0000

Villa Beach is a long gray sand beach in Arevalo (Villa) District located at the Southern Coast of Iloilo City. The area is popular weekend destination in the city for its row of restaurants offering affordable fresh seafoods. During the early 1990s, people used to enjoy bathing in the waters while spending lazy afternoons on the beach but now, most people would only spend their time strolling along the seashore or enjoying the food inside restaurants.

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Paraw Regatta Festival

Marcos — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 07:00:07 +0000

The Paraw regatta is a race among seafarers on colorful sailboats called Paraws in the straits between Guimaras Island and the city of Iloilo. The present-day paraw managed to maintain its original design from the sailboats of the first settlers from Borneo who were in search of a peaceful home in 1212 A.D. Surviving the centuries, the paraws have become a vital part of the Filipino seafaring life.

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St. Nino de Arevalo Church

Marcos — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 11:06:34 +0000

The church of “La Villa de Arevalo” or just “Arevalo” is named after Santo Nino, the representation of the Child Jesus.

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