ILOILO – The Manggahan Festival of the island province of Guimaras is making a comeback this year with full-packed face-to-face festivities from May 19 to 22.
“Mango-Eat-All-You-Can” – one of the most anticipated events – is set to return. Feast on mouth-watering Guimaras mangoes from May 19 to 22.
Another highlight of the festival is the Manggahan Cultural Competition on May 22. Five competing hubons from the municipalities and a non-competing group from Guimaras State University will showcase the rich culture and history of Guimaras in the cultural dance competition.
“Imbukada” will kick off this year’s Manggahan on April 29 with a mass and opening program.
The Agri-Fishery and Eco-Tourism Expo and an art exhibit will likewise open on the same day.
An open dance sport competition and live band will culminate the opening day.
If you want to experience mango picking, go to the Mango Harvest Festival. Pick and pay what you have harvested.
Other activities are battle of the bands, cook-off challenge, bike fest, street dance battle, job fair, color fun run with celebrity guests, folk dance competition, and dog show.
Miss Guimaras will be crowned on May 20 while Mr. Guimaras pageant will take place on May 18.
Sports enthusiasts are also welcome to join the Manggahan. There is water sports and jet ski showcase, jujitsu, basketball where the Philippine Basketball League will play, and a volleyball tournament.
The celebration ends on May 22 in conjunction with the 31st anniversary of Guimaras becoming a province.
A fireworks display at the capitol grounds and performances of two big OPM rock bands will cap the festival./PN
