Pavia,
Iloilo welcomes the warm temperature and the gratifying wave of heat with the
celebration of Carabao-Carroza Festival on May 3, 2017.The celebration
continues to fire up every Pavianhons’ spirit in entertaining their visitors
with its annual festivity on its 45th year this year.
The
Carabao-Carroza Festival, considered as the provinces’ oldest festival is one
of the favourite cultural celebrations of the Ilonggos. It has evolved into a
ritualistic occasion that combines the colourful and enjoyable atmosphere of
deeply-rooted events of Carabao-Carroza parade and race annually observed every
as part of the towns’ Municipal Fiesta celebration.
The
local officials are more committed to the core values contained in their shared
heritage that makes Carabao-Carroza Festival the longest-running festival
celebration in Iloilo.
As
early as 6:30 am, residents and spectators partake in the tradition as they
fill the parade route to witness and cheer for their favourites. The parade is
made up of 18 well-embellished carrozas along with 18 lovely muses and
supported by their respective barangays officials and supporters wearing
color-coded shirts. The parade starts in Barangay Ungka-I passing the poblacion
area and finishes at the grandstand of Pavia National High School. The 18 muses
are then introduced individually during a short program.
The
second part of the celebration begins as Carabaos compete in a friendly
100-meter race at the football ground of Pavia National High School in
categories with and without their carrozas.
This
activity is a means of connecting to their past and celebrating their
indigenous roots and ancestries. It is observed not only for blessing for good
and bountiful produce during the year and for the coming year but celebrate
and honor an important and faithful
partner that support those persons involved in the farming industry of this
town. Pavianhons see and consider their
carabaos as part of their family.
Situated
9.6 kilometers or a 20-minute drive north of Iloilo City is the Agro-Industrial
Center of the province, Pavia. Measuring only 2,703 hectares, this Second Class
municipality is politically subdivided into 18 barangays and is bordered by the
municipalities of Oton, San Miguel, Sta. Barbara, Leganes and Iloilo City. To
get to Pavia, one can take jeepney in Jaro, Iloilo City.
Come
along to the event. It will surely be a great day out.
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