Tigkaralag 2014

The 23rd Tigkaralag Festival is a festival like no other. Held at the Pavia Town Plaza, each barangay sends their scariest costumes and compete in a dance drama.

More Photos to follow

42nd Carabao - Carroza Festival

This first article in my blog is a tribute to my roots and my hometown, Pavia. I take pride in this oldest continuing festival in the province of Iloilo, the Carabao- Carroza Festival.

The Carabao- Carroza Festival was established 42 years ago, at the dry river bed of the Aganan River that cuts through the municipality. Duri It was a simple tribute to the farmer's best friend the water buffalo and the good harvest of the farmers. The festival has now evolved to a 110 meter track race at the Pavia National High School grounds and a parade of gaily decorated carabao and carroza along the streets of the town plaza.

The Carabao is the King of the day in this festival.

The activity started early today at 7 AM with the parade of the Carroza and Carabaos. This year each participating barangay depicted their trade, culture and history through their respective carroza.

Fishing along the river and creeks using this Bamboo cages by Barangay Amparo

Hito one of the produce of Barangay Anilao 

Watermelon is abundant in Barangay Jibao-an

Corn is a staple in Barangay Pal-agon

The warm and happy people of Ungka I(Uno) is reflected in this vibrant handicraft designed carroza.

Trains used to passed the municipality as part of the Panay railway system. This reminder of history is from Barangay Ungka 2 (Dos)

Kuhol or Golden Snail, a parasite among rice farmers was collected to adorn this winning Carroza.

The race of the carabaos follows the parade. Each carabao carries with them an empty carroza and races through a 110 meter track guided by a Carabao rider. 3 heats of 6 contestant are done. The top 2 of each heat meets up for the final round of racing. The fastest carabao to reach the finish line wins the race.