Dinamulag Festival
| Dinamulag Festival | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Observed by | Zambales |
| Type | Cultural, Local |
| Date | March or April |
The Dinamulag Festival also known as the Zambales Mango Festival is an annual festival held in the province of Zambales in the Philippines to celebrate or encourage bountiful harvest of the province's mangoes. The festival was first held in 1999.[1]
Background
Mangoes are a primary crop of the province of Zambales. Mangoes harvest in the town of Palauig are mostly exported to other provinces and Metro Manila. The festival is held to celebrate bountiful harvest of mangoes in the provinces.[2]
Mangoes cultivated in Zambales particularly the Dinamulag variety of Carabao mangoes were cited as the world's sweetest mangoes by Guinness World Records in 1995 and the country's sweetest mangoes by the Department of Agriculture in 2013.[3][2]
In 2015, other events unrelated to the province's mangoes such as sports events were introduced while the province's fruit remain the centerpiece of the festival.[2]
17th Dinamulag Festival
The 17th Dinamulag Festival was held on March 17–19, 2016 at Zambales Sports Complex in Iba, Zambales.
One of the highlights of the said festival was the Street Dancing Competition, which The Masinloc Street Dancers won. They also have the most titles with 7 on the said event.
Some of the guest of the said event are Senator Teofisto "TG" Guingona, Risa Hontiveros, Joel Villanueva, Chicser Group among others. Also came to the said festival are some local officials of Zambales like Iba Mayor Rundstedt Ebdane, Botolan Mayor Bing Maniquiz, Candelaria Mayor Napoleon Edquid, Board Member Renato Collado, Board Member Sancho Abasta Jr.
Events and Highlights
- Street Dancing Competition
- Binibining Zambales
- Motocross Challenge
- Mango Picking contest
- Fun Run
- Sky Diving Competition
- Zamba Tuklas Talento
- Sibit-Sibit Race
- Swim for Fun
- Lumba Nin Bisikleta
Results
Street Dancing Competition
| Street Dancing Results | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
| 2016 | Masinloc Street Dancers Prize: P150,000.00 |
Botolan Street Dancers Prize: P130,000.00 |
Candelaria Street Dancers Prize: P100,000.00 |
Binibining Zambales
| Binibining Zambales Results | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Binibining Zambales | 1st Runner-Up | 2nd Runner-Up |
| 2016 | Christine Juliane Opiaza (Castillejos) | Elaiza Dee Alzona (Botolan) | Natasha Michelle Galo (San Felipe) |
| 2015 | Nicole Shaye Dichoso (San Narciso) | ||
| 2014 | |||
| 2013 | Alyssa Mariz Encarnation (Palauig) | Sandra Mae Basco Grate | Christine Racel |
References
- ↑ "Mango Festival, Iba, Zambales". albertthebackpacker.com. 29 April 2015. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
- 1 2 3 Macatuno, Allan (18 April 2015). "Zambales festival goes beyond its pride, mango". Inquirer Central Luzon. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
- ↑ Palma, Renzelle Ann (April 25, 2014). "The Mango Festival of Zambales". Choose Philippines. ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved 27 March 2016.