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 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.