Monday, January 9, 2012

PHILIPPINE FESTIVALS #4: BANGUS FESTIVAL


Click on image to enlarge

BANGUS FESTIVAL
4th week of April/Dagupan City, Pangasinan

The Bangus Festival or the "Pistay Dayat" is highlighted by the longest bangus grill, covering more than 1,000 meters of the whole stretch of the main road.  This one-of-a-kind celebration includes the "City Bangus Rodeo", "Gilon (Bangus harvest dance parade in bangus inspired costumes amid the beat of drums and upbeat music), "Mutyang Dagat," sports competition/exhibition and others.  (Photography by Gladys Tolete).
Source:  DOT website

* * * * * *

No comments: