PANGISDA FESTIVAL
Municipality of Carles
Every 2nd week of October
A Hiligaynon term for fishing, Pangisda pays tribute to the fishermen who braved strong waves, endured the heat and cold winds just to provide food for the family and the community as well. It started initially with street dancing depicting the activities of fishing industry. Special events include BanKarera, Paindis-indis puna lambat (repair of fishing nets); Paindis-indis Pakas-isda (fish preparation); Paindis-indis Bulad Tabagak sa Kapil (drying); Paindis-indis fish Pakas-Danggit (deboning of “Danggit”); Paindis-indis Lala Bayuyot (basket weaving); Paindis-indis Tilang Ticab-ticab (shell muscle picking) and Seafoods Cookfest which are participated by the resident from all barangays of the municipality.
For more information, please contact So san Marcelo- Municipal Tourism Officer at (033) 5525121/5525080/ 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
