http://www.visitmyphilippines.com/ RSS feed en-us Copyright (C) 2014 visitmyphilippines.com Dinagyang 4th weekend of January Iloilo City A colorful cavalcade in honor of the Holy Child Jesus amidst the cracking drumbeats, Iloilo's version of the world famous Ati-atihan Festival. Paraw Regatta Movable Iloilo Strait A race among swift and colorful native outriggers in the strait between Iloilo City and Guimaras Island. Fireworks Display and Contest 3rd Sunday of January Arevalo, Iloilo City Held in Arevalo, Iloilo City; features giant multi-colored fireworks. Feast Of Our Lady Of Candles February 2 Jaro, IloiloCity Biggest and most opulent religious pageantry in Western Visayas with agro-industrial exhibits, garden shows, carnivals, and grand cock derbies, among others, that make Jaro fiesta the symbol of Iloilo's affluence and love for great celebrations. Santacruzan Festival April 24-May 31 Sta. Cruz, Arevalo,Iloilo City Features May flower festival, grand processions and a contest of massive arches. Pasungay 2nd Saturday of January Bullfights staged at the hillside of San Joaquin, Iloilo. Carabao-Carroza Race Every May Pavia, Iloilo A race among carabaos each pulling a bamboo sled callled carroza, on a 40-meter course. Hinugyaw Last Sunday of January Calinog, Iloilo Festival similar to Ati-atihan of Kalibo and Iloilo City's Dinagyang. Paghukom Good Friday Calinog, Iloilo Lenten presentation depicting the judgment, crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. http://visitmyphilippines.com/index.php?title=Iloilo&func=all&pid=1602&Page=1&tbl=0&view=rss Mon, 26 Jun 2006 22:39:45 +0800