HABLON FESTIVAL
Municipality of Miagao
Every 1st week of September
The town of Miagao annually showcases one of its indigenous and valuable industries through a festival that will further boost their hand- woven fabrics as world-class. The festivity will be highlighted by the Lin-ay sang Hablon and Little Miss Hablon. There will also be a design competition to be participated by the five weaving centers in the town where they will compete in terms of innovation, design and color combination. There will also be a trade fair during the celebration. The festival is also aimed at reviving the weaving industry, with
Miagao known for its intricate hand-woven fabrics such as patadyong, hablon and polyabaca.
For more information, please contact Anthony Selorio – Municipal Tourism Officer at (033) 315 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