PINTADOS DE PASI FESTIVAL
2nd week of March
Passi City
The Pintados de Pasi Festival is highlighted by the annual dance-drama competition displaying its rich cultural heritage. Guests get a glimpse of the history of the people that once lived on the islands of Panay so long ago.
Spaniards came to central Panay and found heavily tattooed men and women whom they called Pintados. Pintados are native warriors whose bodies were adorned with tattoos. Tattoos are still applied today just as they were centuries back. The Pintados de Pasi Festival serves as the last bastion of an unbroken tradition of tattooing in Panay. The celebration keeps the focus on creativity – without leaving behind the character at the root of its tattoo tradition.
For more information, please contact Gina Palmares City Tourism Officer at (033) 3115087/ 3116072 or email at [email protected].
Read also: The Ultimate List of Festivals in Iloilo Province
Sources:
ILOILO PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT TOURISM OFFICE
2/F, Casa Real Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City
Telefax No: (+63 33) 3384910
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Blog: mybeautifulILOILO
Website: www.iloilo.gov.ph/tourism
DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM REGION VI
Capitol Grounds, Bonifacio Drive, lloilo City
Tel. Nos: (0063) (033) 3375411/5093550
Telefax: (0063) (033) 3350245
Email: [email protected]
Websites: http://www.westernvisayastourism.com.ph or http://www.visitmyphilippines.com
