HomeParaw Regatta 2008 Pictures and Fireworks VideosTouted as the oldest sailing competition in the Asia, the Paraw Regatta is a race among traditional sailboat enthusiasts along the scenic body of water that separates Iloilo and the island paradise of Guimaras. It was held last February 10-17, 2008 and By Marcos Detourista on February 23, 2008Touted as the oldest sailing competition in the Asia, the Paraw Regatta is a race among traditional sailboat enthusiasts along the scenic body of water that separates Iloilo and the island paradise of Guimaras. It was held last February 10-17, 2008 and race route runs for around 37 kilometers from Villa Beach in Arevalo District to Fort San Pedro in Iloilo City and back to Villa Beach. Over the years, the event has grown into a full fledged festival complete with side events such as Pinta Layag (Sail-painting contest), the Pinta Tawo (Body-painting contest), Luces in the sea (A fireworks display), a Japanese paper balloons display, a samba torch parade and competition, a food festival, a miniature sailboat race, a jet ski slalom competition, a beach football competition, a beach volleyball competition, and the Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta 2008 search. Recently, the Association of Tourism Officers in the Philippines (ATOP) has awarded the Paraw Regatta Festival as the 3rd best tourism event in the Country.Aside from the colorful paraws, tourists and guests get the chance to try the gastronomic experience at restaurants along Villa Beach. Among the specialties of these restaurants are fresh seafoods and delicious lechon.Here are some pictures of the Paraw Regatta 2008:More Paraw Regatta 2008 PicturesHere are videos of the first ever Luces in the Sea Fireworks Display Videos by Bernardo Arellano IIIHere are the winners of the Paraw Regatta 2008:Sailboat Race Category A: First Place – “Joseph 1” owned by Rogelio Gareza of Parara Sur, Tigbauan; built by Fediricio Tantiado Jr. Second Place – “Joseph 1” owned by Rogelio Gareza of Parara Sur, Tigbauan; built by Fediricio Tantiado Jr. Third Place – “Arlyn” owned by Orlando Demetillo of Camangay, Leganes; built by Orlando DemetilloSailboat Race Category B: First Place – “Kristine” owned by Oscar Espinosa of Sto. Niño Sur, Arevalo; built by Henry and Jade Tañagras Second Place – “Din-Din and Kent” owned by Ulyses Toreno of Camangay, Leganes Third Place – “Cherilyn” owned by Rogelio Gareza of Parara Sur, Tigbauan; built by Federico Tantiado Jr.The first prize winner in the Category A received P14,400 cash prize; 2nd – P9,600 and 3rd – P7,200 and for the Category B, the 1st prize winner received P18,000 cash prize; 2nd – P14,000 and 3rd – P12,000. Painted sailboat owners received an additional incentive from the Iloilo Paraw Regatta Foundation Inc. (IDFI).Miniature Paraw Race Category A First Place – Dintag Second Place – Palos Third Place – JomyMiniature Paraw Race Category B First Place – Boknoy Second Place – Nina and Issiah Third Place – 2 B3rd Samba de Regatta First Place – Grupo Latino Second Place – Grupo Ilonggos Third Place – Grupo Los Amigos Fourth Place – Scandinavian/MusicaDon’t leave yet. There’s more!Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment *Name * Email * Website ΔThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.Comments Carlos Solanilla saysMay 27, 2008 at 8:16 amMarcos Great photos of the paraw race – I need your help trying to get in contact with any of the paraw builders. I live in Miami Florida and as a hobbie I build sailboats – my latest is a pacific proa. My next project is a paraw and I want to build the best one I can – if you can put me in contact with the top 5 people who finish in the race – maybe they can help me design my Miami version – please can you provide them with my e-mail? It is [email protected]Thank you for the help and congratulations on your graduationReply carlog saysFebruary 25, 2008 at 11:28 amI had recorded the fireworks show in villa.. but my video cam broke. the video file is now corrupted =(.i was 100m away and the video quality was high..kanugon gid nami2x tu tani!!!Reply
Carlos Solanilla saysMay 27, 2008 at 8:16 amMarcos Great photos of the paraw race – I need your help trying to get in contact with any of the paraw builders. I live in Miami Florida and as a hobbie I build sailboats – my latest is a pacific proa. My next project is a paraw and I want to build the best one I can – if you can put me in contact with the top 5 people who finish in the race – maybe they can help me design my Miami version – please can you provide them with my e-mail? It is [email protected]Thank you for the help and congratulations on your graduationReply
carlog saysFebruary 25, 2008 at 11:28 amI had recorded the fireworks show in villa.. but my video cam broke. the video file is now corrupted =(.i was 100m away and the video quality was high..kanugon gid nami2x tu tani!!!Reply