Thursday, September 18, 2008

"Captivating Capiz - Sinadya sa Halaran"

Capiz was a province that has about 16 municipality and with 2 districs. City of Roxas was belong to First distric and the capital of the province.It is named after Pres. Manuel Acuña Roxas, the first president of the independent Republic of the Philippines. Roxas City was known to be as the Cleanest and Greenest City among other places and the Seafood Capital of the Philippines. Becuase City of Roxas was sorrounded by coastal area, it was blessed with minerals which people used as their source of income.

"The Fiesta Time!!!"

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 where in 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.
Sinadya sa Halaran is one of Roxas City’s most important annual events and is fusion of two festivals – “Sinadya” (City) and “Halaran” (Province) which literally means joy in sharing and thanksgiving. It is celebrated on December 4-8. The highlights of the celebration are the Dancing Parade, ”Higantes”, Fluvial Parade, Fireworks display, Mutya sa Halaran beauty pageant, Coronation of the Fiesta Queen, and Agri-Aqua Trade Fair.


"The Captivating Places"


Baybay Beach!!! One of the site in the City of Roxas where you can experience the sparkling of gray sand and you can feel the cool breeze of the sea that makes your self having a peaceful moment.Enjoying picnics and other activities you want.





1 comment:

princess_dyanie said...

hi! ask ko lang when is the exact date of the parade on dec? my friend is inviting me to go to roxas kasi eh. thanks! :)