BIRAY PARAW FESTIVAL
Municipality of Leganes
Every 3rd week of June
The coastal town of Leganes takes pride of its paraws. The annual celebration of Biray Paraw calls attention to the towns’ active involvement in the tourism promotional programs of lloilo. The activity is seen as an important vehicle in strengthening friendly ties among Leganesnons and with its neighboring municipalities.
Aside from the paraw race, the event also offers everyone with the biray or sailing experience. Biray-biray is a popular pastime of the people in Leganes. It has become a tremendously exciting recreation activity s well for llonggos to enjoy their good holidays; explore the coastal area and eat fresh local produce.
For more information, please contact Jerry Anas – Municipal Tourism Officer at (033) 3296622 local 1 14 or email at Igu_leganes @ yahoo.com.ph/ [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
