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Bicolano Greetings and Festivals
Bicolano Greetings and Festivals
1st Annual Harana: Karantahan nin Pagranga (A Music Festival) - February 14, San Jose, Camarines Sur
The festival feature local talents and young artists in its effortsa to promote cultural awareness, tourism development
and youth empowerment in the District of partido. Highlighted by the Bicol Love Song Choral Competition. Other
activities are lined up to drumbeat the affair.
Dayaw Dalan Festival - May 1-3, San Jacinto, Ticao Island, Masbate
Dayaw is an old Tigaonon term which means to show off, parade or display. In its strictest meaning, dayaw is to
present with pride what is distinctly and essentially inherent in a person. Dalan on the other hand, means in olden
times, a mountain trail which now includes path, street and highway. Dayaw Dalan Festival symbolizes the best of
what the municipality of San Jacinto have as a town and as a people. The festival is held in honor of its patron saint,
Santo Cristo de Burgos.