Sinadya sa Halaran
The Sinadya sa Halaran Festival is
the joint festival of the City of Roxas and the Province of Capiz. It
is a mixed festival in that it is celebrated for both cultural and
religious reasons. It is celebrated every first weekend of December in
commemoration of the Feast of the Virgin of the Immaculate Concepcion
who also happens to be the patroness of the City of Roxas. Sinadya sa
Halaran boasts of colorful activities like the grand parade of
festivals, the fluvial parade, the lighted river floaters. There is also
the traditional seafood festival and the grand pyrotechnic display.
DUNGOG: Idigenous People Festival
The country’s Indigenous Peoples will take the center stage next month with the holding of the Dungog: Indigenous Peoples Festival 2009 in Roxas City, Capiz, from October 2 to 6. Dungog means dignity in Hiligaynon. Envisioned to be a celebration of peace, the festival gathers about a hundred indigenous groups from all over the country for cultural exchanges and presentations highlighting
the significant aspects of their culture.