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| BANGA FESTIVAL It is said that the name “Balanga” was derived from a kind of pot used for cooking or fetching water. The cooking pot is made of a special clay and is locally known as “banga”. To commemorate this humble beginning of the now progressive city, the Banga Festival is being celebrated. |
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| PALIS LASA An agro- religious festival held annually in Mabatang, Abucay. It starts with a thanksgiving mass and a street dancing where participants adorn themselves with colorful costumes made of tiger lass or “lasa” used to make walis tambo. |
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| ARAW NG MANGINGISDA MORONG, Bataan, April 28 (SBMA/PIA) — Local fishermen called on the government to recognize the importance of the fishing industry in the Philippine economy and to place importance on the protection of marine resources during the recent “Araw ng Mangingisda” celebration held at Barangay Sabang in this town. The event featured activities like fun run, coastal clean-up, fluvial parade, galunggong cooking contest, and parlor games that were lined up for residents and visitors alike in the two-day program held on April 14-15. |
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| PAWIKAN FESTIVAL While all these celebrations are fine and well, there are a few whose aim is to bring more attention and awareness to certain causes and advocacies. One such occasion is the “Pawikan Festival” in the town of Morong, located in the province of Bataan. The Pawikan Festival was specifically organized to boost the information campaign and educate people on the importance of endangered marine turtles (Olive Ridley specie) in our eco-system. To give you an idea, marine turtles greatly help in maintaining ecological balance in international waters. Their manure serves as nutrient in the ocean by becoming fertilizer on sea grass beds. Educating people on the importance of these turtles and how the loss of these beautiful creatures could significantly impact our planet and our lives is the best way to get everyone concerned and ultimately involved. --- photo credits to: http://www.1bataan.com --- |
