Guimaras execs reset holding of Manggahan Festival to April 16-20
Guimaras provincial officials have decided to move the annual Manggahan Festival, previously held every 3rd week of May, to an earlier schedule, April 16 – 21.
Provincial Administrator Ronnie Segubre, in a media briefing held last January 4, said the move was aimed to further improve the yearly celebration. He said holding the Manggahan Festival in April is most appropriate since the month is still part of the mango season. It is also during April where many tourists flock to Guimaras.
This year's rescheduling of Manggahan Festival would also result to a continuous celebration as the Guimaras Resorts Association is planning hold a big event first week of April. Also, it would be timely as the Holy Week this year falls on the third week of March.
Guimaras holds the widely popular Pagtaltal every Holy Friday.
There is no definite schedule of activities yet but the organizers revealed that the holding of the yearly search for Lin ay sang Guimaras will be on the list.
Meanwhile, the commemoration of the founding anniversary of Guimaras as a province on May 22 will be retained, according to Gov. Felipe Hilan Nava. RCS