HAW-AS FESTIVAL
Municipality of Dumangas
Last week of October
The agri-fisheries town of Dumangas celebrates the bounty of its harvest both sea and land through annual Haw-as Festival. Fishpond harvest is one of the most important economic activities in the lives of Dumangasanons. Its people take pride of their bangus or milkfish with harvest activities as a proof of that is this annual festival.
The celebration is known for its fun-filled daily events that are family-friendly and open to all ages. Just being in the vicinity can fill you with a sense of euphoria so strong that you are bound to keep coming back for more every day.
For more information, please contact Leonardo Quiachon – Municipal Tourism Officer at (033) 3612884/ 3612400/ 3612478 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
