1st week of February

Municipality of Miag-ao

1st District, Province of Iloilo

Salakayan, coined from a Hiligaynon term

“salakay” or “ to attack,” is a street dance-drama
that merges arts, lore and customs of the town.

It tells of personal power and daily activities of the

people. The main theme depicts the victorious
battle waged by the locals against Muslim
marauders sometime in 1754. An important
historical occasion for the people of Miag-ao, this
annual festivity attracts guests to its weeklong
activity of Food Fair, Agro-industrial and Trade Fair,
Fluvial Parade, Higante contest, Literary Musical
contest, Evening Socials and the hablon and
patadyong Fashion show.

Tribu Tabun-ak – Salakayan Festival 2011 Miagao,

Iloilo
February 7th, 2011 admin

Tribu Tabun-ak gave a fierce dramatic dance performance. The

moro invaders mercilessly ransacked the village and the locals
did the best they could to ward them off. Afterwards, life
resumed as if nothing happened.

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Tribu Salagyawan – Salakayan Festival 2011

Miagao, Iloilo
February 7th, 2011 admin
Tribu Salagyawan performed a fusion of drama and revelry into
their performance. After the locals managed to ward off the
moro invaders, they celebrated their victory with colorful dance
number.
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Tribu Kirayanon – Salakayan Festival 2011

Miagao, Iloilo
February 7th, 2011 admin
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Tribu Kabugwason – Salakayan Festival 2011

Miagao, Iloilo
February 6th, 2011 admin
Tribu Kabugwason consistently delivers entertaining and
extravagant sets with their own take of Salakayan. Their ship
float is definitely a scene stealer.
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Tribu Buklod – Salakayan Festival 2011 Miagao,

Iloilo
February 6th, 2011 admin
Salakayan Festival of Miagao
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The Salakayan festival of Miagao is held
every first week of February. Salakayan,
coined from a Hiligaynon term “salakay” or “ to
attack,” is a street dance-drama that merges
arts, lore and customs of the town.

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It tells of personal power and daily activities of

the people. The main theme depicts the
victorious battle waged by the locals against
Muslim marauders sometime in 1754. An
important historical occasion for the people of
Miag-ao, this annual festivity attracts guests to
its weeklong activity of Food Fair, Agro-
industrial and Trade Fair, Fluvial Parade,
Higante contest, Literary Musical contest,
Evening Socials and the hablon and patadyong
Fashion show. The Gigantes Festival,
personifying the prominent persons in Miagao’s
history in large well-made mascots, is also a
highlight of the Salakayan Festival