FESTIVAL OF ROXAS CITY
PROVINCE OF CAPIZ
"Sinsadya sa Halaran"


The Sinadya sa Halaran Festival is the joint festival of the City of Roxas and the Province of Capiz. It is a mixed festival in that it is celebrated for both cultural and religious reasons. It is celebrated every first weekend of December in commemoration of the Feast of the Virgin of the Immaculate Concepcion who also happens to be the patroness of the City of Roxas. Sinadya sa Halaran boasts of colorful activities like the grand parade of festivals, the fluvial parade, the lighted river floaters. There is also the traditional seafood
festival and the grand pyrotechnic display.

DUNGOG: Indigenous Peoples Festival 2009

The country’s Indigenous Peoples will take the center stage next month with the holding of the Dungog: Indigenous Peoples Festival 2009 in Roxas City, Capiz, from October 2 to 6. Dungog means dignity in Hiligaynon. Envisioned to be a celebration of peace, the festival gathers about a hundred indigenous groups from all over the country for cultural
exchanges and presentations highlighting the significant aspects of their culture.