GUYUM-GUYUM FESTIVAL

GUYUM-GUYUM FESTIVAL OF PONTEVEDRA

Kasadyahan sa Capiz

Taken from the town’s old name: “Caguyuman,” meaning anthill. People from nearby municipalities of Pan-ay, Panitan, Maayon and Pres. Roxas would thrive in the market place like swarms of ants for trading. This rich tradition is now a celebration of life and thanksgiving for all “Caguyumanons.” Kasadyahan sa Capiz

Aswang Festival

THE ASWANG FESTIVAL

Kasadyahan sa Capiz

A culturally significant and controversial celebration in Roxas City, Capiz intended to change the negative connotation attached to the province popularly called domain of aswang by turning the monster into Capiz' premier attraction. This annual festivity runs towards the end of October for Kasadyahan sa Capiz, in time for the yearly observation of All Saints Day or undas in the Philippines. It has been commonly known as the local version of American Halloween celebrations. 

During this time, people of all ages await the parade of participating individuals wearing costumes of the most horrifying mythical creatures like tikbalang, wak-wak, and kapre. Going simultaneously with this event is a trade fair of the famous Capiznon sea food products and other local delicacies.

In 2004, the first-ever Aswang Festival received tremendous negative feedback from the local church, which strongly disapproves of belief in such mythical creatures. But the organizers defended the concept of the festivity. According to them, the festival is aimed at changing the negative impression of Capiz as a home of aswang by recognizing it only as a myth and hopefully removing the stigma attached to the word. It intends to showcase Capiz as one of the country's top tourist destinations having its fine beaches and scenic landscapes. Also, through the trade exhibits, entrepreneurs of small businesses can promote local products to help uplift the economy of the province. This festival is just for kasadyahan sa capiz. where every capizinos unites and enjoy.

The Parade of Lights

PARADE OF LIGHTS

KASADYAHAN SA CAPIZ

The sundown Parade of Lights (Parada sang Kasanag) Highlight of CAPIZtahan (Kasadyahan sa Capiz), could possibly be the only of its kind in the country. Some 20 floats depicting flowers and marine species will be featured in a parade that would start from the Roxas City plaza and would culminate at the People's Park in Baybay beach. A program at the Park enlivened by band and guests from Manila are expected to entertain the crowd, who would show up either to have clean fun or to savor the province's seafood products offered by various stalls lining the beach's shoreline. Kasadyahan sa Capiz

The Diwal Harvest Seafood Festival

THE DIWAL SEAFOOD FESTIVAL

Kasadyahan sa Capiz

The Diwal is a rare bivalve found abundantly along the coastal waters of Roxas City and Capiz. Ten years ago it disappeared from the waters of the City and Province because of illegal harvesting practices and pollution. The festival was first celebrated this year and will be celebrated annually. The Diwal is known for its sweet and juicy qualities and its immaculately while elliptical shells, hence the name "Angel Wing" Shell. Every year during the festival Kasadyahan sa Capiz, tons of the bivalve are harvested and sold in the open market and the seafood festival, with drinks and music, and lots of partying in thanksgiving to the Almighty for the great and rare bounty that is Diwal. Kasadyahan sa Capiz