300th Foundation Anniversary and 18th Salakayan Festival

One of the most visited and inviting celebrations in the province of Iloilo is the Salakayan festival of Miagao. The Salakayan Festival is held every first week of February.  But this year the celebration is exactly two weeks because of 300th Foundation Anniversary and 18th Salakayan Festival. This year festival theme “Pagsaulog Sang 300 Ka Tuig Nga Pagtuo, Kag Paghimakas: Dios Pasalamatan, Miagaowanon Pasidunggan." The Salakayan, coined from a Hiligaynon term “salakay” or “ to attack,” is a street dance-drama that merges arts, lore and customs of the town.

It tells of personal power and daily activities of the people. The main theme depicts the victorious battle waged by the locals against Muslim marauders sometime in 1754. 

An important historical occasion for the people of Miagao, this annual festivity attracts guests to its activity of Diana/Pamukaw, Thanksgiving Mass, Unveiling of the Tricentenial Marker, Opening Salvo, Raising of Barangay Banners, SIPC Night, Opening of Food Fair, Live Band featuring Ritmo Tambores Band, Opening of Agro-Trade Fair and Showcase of Traditional Industries (Feb. 2-14), Photo Exhibit (Feb. 2-14), Search for Miss Salakayan 2016, Miagao Got Talent, Theme Song Writing Contest, MVS Class 1981 Reunion, Dance Sports Contest, Mass Civil Wedding, Recital – Etta Monroy, MVS Class 1954 Diamond Jubilee, Sports (Laro ng Lahi), Sarzuela, Live Band, “Rockreaction” Rockclimbing at Gui-ob ni Tidoy, UP Hamili-Hamilla Sports Activities, Drum and Bugle Corps Competition, Boxing, MCES Grand Alumni, Fun Run, “Rockreaction” Rockclimbing at Gui-ob ni Tidoy, Sports Motorcross, Nonato Clan Reunion, UPV Convert Khoryu, UPV Dance Drama – Rhapsody, Business Sector’s Night, Medical and Dental Mission, PBA Legends, Seafarers and OFW’s Night, Medical and Dental Mission, Cavalcade of Dances, Liga Night Higante Parade and Contest, Higante Night, MVS Class 77 presents Little Miss Hablon Fashion Show, Fluvial Mass & Parade, Salakayan Reenactment, Games at Sea, Balikbanwa Night, Float Parade, Recognition of Outstanding Miagaowanons, Mga Bulalakaw sa Miagao, Fireworks Display, Tribes Contest Merry-making with the Tribes, Tribes Night, Miagao @ 300 XC Mountain Bike Race, Thanksgiving Mass, Agape, and Coronation of the Queen of Miagao 2016.

Below is the complete lists of this years Salakayan Festival activities:

Salakayan Festival of Miagao 2015 Schedule of Activities

One of the most visited and inviting celebrations in the province of Iloilo is the Salakayan festival of Miagao. The Salakayan Festival is held every first week of February. This year festival theme “Sa Pagbag-o nga Mainuswagon, Pinanubling Miagaowanon Tipigan Naton." The Salakayan, coined from a Hiligaynon term “salakay” or “ to attack,” is a street dance-drama that merges arts, lore and customs of the town.

It tells of personal power and daily activities of the people. The main theme depicts the victorious battle waged by the locals against Muslim marauders sometime in 1754. 

An important historical occasion for the people of Miagao, this annual festivity attracts guests to its activity of Pamukaw, Fun Run, fluvial Parade and Blessing of Boats, Capt. Teves Pabalhas sa Baras 2015, Battle of the Sounds, Opening Salvo, Food Fair Awarding of Salakayan Basketball Cup 2015, Search for Miss Salakayan 2015, SIPC Night, Aro Trade Fair, DEPEd Day, MCES Night, Seafarers Medical Mission, Miagao Deals Awarding, MCES and MVS Class 1977 and 1981 Night, Massage Therapy Blind Masseurs, Sine Ta Dya, Higantes Showdown, Liga Night/Fund Raising, Investment Forum, Balik Banwa Night, Vendor's Night, Tribes Competition, Float Parade, Tribes Awarding Ceremonies, Fireworks Display, Fun Run, Motorcross, Fun Ride, Awarding of Outstanding Miagaowanon, Coronation of Queen of Miagao 2015.

Below is the complete lists of this years Salakayan Festival activities:

Salakayan Festival of Miagao 2014 Schedule of Activities

One of the most visited and inviting celebrations in the province of Iloilo is the Salakayan festival of Miagao. The Salakayan Festival is held every first week of February. This year festival theme “Miagao sa Pagbag-o, Pabaskugon ang Pagtuo, Ekonomiya kag Turismo”. The Salakayan, coined from a Hiligaynon term “salakay” or “ to attack,” is a street dance-drama that merges arts, lore and customs of the town.

It tells of personal power and daily activities of the people. The main theme depicts the victorious battle waged by the locals against Muslim marauders sometime in 1754. An important historical occasion for the people of Miagao, this annual festivity attracts guests to its activity of Night with the Stars, Pamukaw, Opening Salvo, Higantes Parade, Agro-Trade Fair and Food Fair, Search for Mr. and Miss Salakayan 2014, Biking, Basketball Games, Vendor’s Nights, SIPC/MCES Alumni NIght, DepEd Night, Motocross, Balik Banwa Night, Beach Events & Games & Feriahan, Motor Show, Alumni Night (MCES) Mass, Blessing of boats, Fluvial Parade, Cultural Show & Miagao Fashion Show, Salakayan Tribes Contest 2014, Float Parade, Tribes’ Night, Mass and Agape, Car Show and Coronotion of Queen of Miagao.

Salakayan Festival 2013 Schedule of Activities

The Salakayan Festival of Miagao is celebrated every first week of February. Salakayan, coined from a Hiligaynon term “salakay” or “ to attack,” is a street dance-drama that merges arts, lore and customs of the town.

It tells of personal power and daily activities of the people. The main theme depicts the victorious battle waged by the locals against Muslim marauders sometime in 1754. An important historical occasion for the people of Miag-ao, this annual festivity attracts guests to its weeklong activity of Food Fair, Agro-industrial and Trade Fair, Fluvial Parade, Higante contest, Literary Musical contest, Evening Socials, balik banwa of the Miagaowanon from other country, the hablon and patadyong Fashion show. The Gigantes Festival, personifying the prominent persons in Miagao’s history in large well-made mascots, the tribe competition is the highlight of the event.

297th FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY & SALAKAYAN FESTIVAL 2013

February 03-10, 2013

Theme: “Saulogon: Dugong Miagaowanon”

Date	Time	Event	Venue
Feb. 1, 2013	6:00 P.M.	Opening of Food Fair	Town Plaza
Feb. 3, 2013	7:15 A.M.	297th Foundation Anniversary Thanksgiving Mass	Miagao Church
	6:00 P.M.	Balikbanwa Welcome Night	Town Plaza
Feb. 4, 2013	9:30 A.M.	Opening of Agro-Trade Fair	Orbe Street
	2:00 P.M.	Opening Salvo 2013	Poblacion
	6:00 P.M.	MCES Grand Alumni Homecoming	Town Plaza
Feb. 5, 2013	8:00 A.M.	1st Tourism Summit	JRBBH
	6:00 P.M.	Barangay Night	Town Plaza
Feb. 6, 2013	6:00 P.M.	SKMF Night	Town Plaza
Feb. 7, 2013	3:00 P.M.	Inauguration of Justice Ramon B. Britanico Hall	JRBBH
	6:00 P.M.	SIPC Grand Alumni Night	Town Plaza
Feb. 8, 2013	7:00 A.M.	Salakayan Commemoration Mass	Baybay Norte
	9:00 A.M.	Fluvial Procession	Baybay Norte
	10:00 A.M.	Larong Pinoy	Baybay Norte
		Sugba-Sugba Festival	Baybay Norte
	1:00 A.M.	Larong Pinoy and SeaGames	Baybay Norte
Feb. 9, 2013	8:00 A.M.	Salakayan Tribes’ Contest 2013	Poblacion
	2:00 P.M.	Salakayan 2013 Grand Parade	Poblacion
	4:00 P.M.	Smart-SITELCO Basketball Championship Game	Town Plaza
	7:00 P.M.	Tribes’s Night	Town Plaza
Feb. 10, 2013	6:00 P.M.	Coronation of Queen of Miagao 2013	Town Plaza

Salakayan Festival of Miagao 2013 Schedule of Activities

One of the most visited and inviting celebrations in the province of Iloilo is the Salakayan festival of Miagao. The Salakayan Festival is held every first week of February. This year festival theme “Saulogon: Dugong Miagaowanon”. The Salakayan, coined from a Hiligaynon term “salakay” or “ to attack,” is a street dance-drama that merges arts, lore and customs of the town.

It tells of personal power and daily activities of the people. The main theme depicts the victorious battle waged by the locals against Muslim marauders sometime in 1754. An important historical occasion for the people of Miagao, this annual festivity attracts guests to its weeklong activity of Agro-Trade Fair, MCES Grand Alumni Homecoming, Tourist Summit, Barangay Night, SKMF Night, SIPC Grand Alumni Night, Fluvial Parade, Larong Pinoy, Sugba-Sugba Festival, Larong Pinoy and Sea Games, Salakayan Tribes Contest, Salakayan Grand Parade, Basketball Championship Game, Tribe’s Night, and Coronotion of Queen of Miagao.

Salakayan Festival 2012

The Salakayan Festival of Miagao is celebrated every first week of February. Salakayan, coined from a Hiligaynon term “salakay” or “ to attack,” is a street dance-drama that merges arts, lore and customs of the town.


It tells of personal power and daily activities of the people. The main theme depicts the victorious battle waged by the locals against Muslim marauders sometime in 1754. An important historical occasion for the people of Miag-ao, this annual festivity attracts guests to its weeklong activity of Food Fair, Agro-industrial and Trade Fair, Fluvial Parade, Higante contest, Literary Musical contest, Evening Socials, balik banwa of the Miagaowanon from other country, the hablon and patadyong Fashion show. The Gigantes Festival, personifying the prominent persons in Miagao’s history in large well-made mascots, the tribe competition is the highlight of the event.