ANIHAN FESTIVAL
Municipality of Duenas
2nd week of September
September is the start of harvest of many agricultural crops and the last day of the month is the feast of St. Jerome, the town’s patron Saint. Anihan is Duenas’ expression of thanksgiving for the bountiful production of its agricultural crops.
The main feature is the tribal which is dance competition characterized by street dancing dance interpretative and an depicting the practices, customs and traditions of Dueñasanons before or during the harvest season. Other activities include agro-industrial fair that showcase the different varieties of ornamental plants, food festival, garden show, and “Laro ng Lahi.” This annual activity spearheaded by the Local Government Unit with the full support of the Anihan Festival Committee.
For more information, please contact Susan Pacheo – Laboriante, Municipal Tourism Officer at (033) 5379233/ 3510253/ 5379234 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
