Last week (December 3 to 6), all six provinces and two highly urbanized cities in Western Visayas met in Roxas City to showcase the colorful and unique tourist attractions of region. Western Visayas is among the most visited region in the Philippines, being home to the world famous Boracay Island, Dinagyang Festival of Iloilo City, and Masskara Festival of Bacolod City along with the alluring cultural and natural attractions of Antique, Aklan, Capiz, Guimaras, Negros Occidental, and Iloilo provinces. Onlookers and visitors attending the tourism assembly were treated to the unique opportunity of experiencing the best of Western Visayas in just one place. Here are pictures of the Western Visayas Parade of Festivals held on December 4:
Manggahan Festival of Guimaras
Pintaflores Festival of San Carlos City, Negros Occidental
Paraw Regatta Festival of Iloilo City
Ati-atihan Festival of Ibajay, Aklan
Ati-atihan Festival of Kalibo Aklan
Sinadya sa Halaran Festival of Roxas City, Capiz
Tribu Busilak of Antique
Canon (Al Cinco de Noviembre) Festival of Bago City, Negros Occidental
Masskara Festival of Bacolod City
Pasalamat Festival of La Carlota City, Negros Occidental
Kahilwayan Festival of Santa Barbara, Iloilo
Dinagyang Festival of Iloilo City
Aside from the Western Visayas Tourism Assembly, guests were also treated with the beautiful and captivating sights, sounds, and seafoods of Roxas City and Capiz Province, the host of the WVTA. Their efforts in organizing the successful events and promoting their hometown as the eco-tourim capital of the Philippines is truly commendable. Here are some snapshots of what tourists can expect to see in Roxas City and Capiz:
Roxas Fountain and Capiz Capitol
Roxas Church
Pan-ay Church
Dumulog Sun Drying Area
Ford’s Point
Baybay
Seafood Restaurants along Baybay
Culajao Eco Park
Special thanks to Captivating Capiz blog for featuring our recent travel to Roxas City and Capiz and touring us to the various attractions.
View more Western Visayas Tourism Assembly 2009 Photos.
Sheila, good evening…
On Monday, I’ll try to contact, Dir Jessica Chin, CPU International Relations, if how many tickets, the Dinagyang Foundation reserved for the Australian delegations. I reserved 20 tickets for them, and I’ll try to email Dir Ben Jimena, if there are some available tickets left. I suggest too, to go the Office of the City Mayor and buy the said tickets. Each ticket cost 1, 500pesos/person. On January 22, there is an International Cultural Night at CPU, and please tell your Auntie and Uncle to join the Australian delegations. Dinner costs 500 pesos/person. Attire is formal. Please give me your email address so I can contact you.
Nong Mau,
Brisbane, Australia
Nong Mau! :) Hello there. My aunt lives in Australia too and she is coming home with her husband (New Zealander). They will be watching the dance competition on January 24. Do you know how to get tickets for front row seats? My aunt wants to get 6 seats for the family but there was no answer when she made a call. Thank you.
WOW! It’s an all-in-one showcase ining celebration. But I noticed something is missing, siguro ang actual spirit of each celebration, like Dinagyang…. one has to be in during the actual festivity to get into the right mode. But overall, daw kasadya just basing on the pics. Thanks for posting this celeb Marcos.
Thanks Nong Mauro! I’m also wishing that more Ilonggos spread thoughout the globe will entice more foreigners to visit our hometown like what you’re doing.
Noy Marc, Excellent presentation…
Thousands of tourists all over the world will visit the wonders you have featured here. We are appealing, to our fellow Ilonggos where ever they are to help promote different festivals in the region.
On January 19, 2010, around 20 delegates from Australia are coming to witness the Dinagyang Festival. Let’s us all pray for the safety of the delegates travel and our visitors watching our world famous Dinagyang Festival.
Nong Mau
Brisbane, Australia