To commemorate its 108th anniversary, the Iloilo Provincial Government in cooperation with the Province of Guimaras will be holding a two week celebration filled with various events from March 28 to April 11, 2010. Dubbed as “Semana sang Iloilo kag Guimaras,” the event also coincides with the Holy Week rites.

Semana sang Iloilo kag Guimaras 2010 Schedule

  • March 28, 2010 – “Domingo de Ramos” in Oton
  • April 1, 2010 – “Last Supper” in Leganes
  • April 1-2, 2010 – “Capiya” exhibits in Santa Barbara”
  • April 2, 2010 – A Good Friday procession in Leganes with the 26 life-sized images.
  • April 4, 2010 – Salubong or locally known as “Dampog,” a meeting of the life-size statues of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the risen Christ, in Oton
  • April 5, 2010 – Agricultural fair and tourism expo at the capitol ground
  • April 6, 2010 – Disaster preparedness activity cooperative forum
  • April 6, 2010 – Cine Ilonggo Film Festival
  • April 7, 2010 – Jobs fair in the morning to be held in Gaisano City and in the afternoon the Agriculture Achievers Awarding Ceremony at the Capitol Lobby.
  • April 8, 2010 – Employees Day and will be the
  • April 8-9, 2010 – Food Fest at the Capitol Carpark.
  • April 10, 2010 – awarding of the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines
  • March 29 – April 2, 2010 – Stations of the Cross in Balaan Bukid, Guimaras.
  • March 29 – April 3, 2010 – “Visita Iglesia” or tour of different churches in the city and province.

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