Manaragat Festival Review

Submitted by faith on Sun, 11/13/2022 - 19:50
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This annual celebration in Catbalogan was named after Manaragat, a local term for fishermen. The celebration is characterized by a festive dance with varied movements and steps of the different species of fish and seashells, presented by dancers in exotic and colorful costumes. Held every 23rd of August, it honors St. Bartholomew, believed by the locals to have maintained the richness of Maqueda Bay as the major fishing ground in the province of Samar.

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