RDC 6 meeting in Capiz Dec. 5

Roxas City – A regular conference of the Regional Development Council (RDC) in Western Visayas is set here on December 5 as part of the activities for the Sinadya sa Halaran (SSH) celebration from Dec. 4 to 8 this year.

“All the six governors and city mayors in the region as well as national government agencies regional directors and non-government organizations will meet here for the fourth quarter RDC meeting,” said Capiz Governor Victor A. Tanco, Sr. in an interview over RMN – Roxas.

RDC is the highest policy-making body in the region and serves as the counterpart of the NEDA Board at the subnational level. It is the primary institution that coordinates and sets the direction of all economic and social development efforts in the region. It also serves as a forum where local efforts can be related and integrated with national development activities.

“Six congressmen from Metro Manila will also arrive here by Dec. 6 to conduct a committee hearing on ancestral domain issue,” added Tanco during the interview.

The chief provincial executive has also called on Capiceños here and abroad and other tourists to witness the celebration “as the province and city have prepared new and exciting activities.”

The 5-day SSH celebration with the theme “Bugay nga Naagum, Ikalipay kag Ipaambit nga Mapinasalamaton” is the province’s way of life demonstrated in various merrymaking and thanksgiving activities for its blessings and good fortunes during the past year.

It culminates on the Dec. 8 feast day of Roxas City’s Patroness, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception. (PIA/A.Lumaque)

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Mutya sang Sinadya sa Halaran 2008

The Contestants for the Mutya sang Sinadya sa Halaran 2008


Images courtesy of Lions Club - Roxas
Music by Pussycat Dolls "Dont Cha"

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Sinadya sa Halaran Invitation of Mr. Alphonsus Tesoro, Acting Provincial Tourism Officer of Capiz

Video Courtesy of Capiz Provincial Press Bureau

Sinadysa sa Halaran 2007 Fluvial Parade Pictures

Sinadya sa Halaran Fluvial Parade (Images courtesy of PIA - Capiz)
Sinadya sa Halaran Fluvial Parade (Images courtesy of PIA - Capiz)
Sinadya sa Halaran Fluvial Parade (Images courtesy of PIA - Capiz)
Sinadya sa Halaran Fluvial Parade (Images courtesy of PIA - Capiz)

Here are some pictures during the Sinadya sa Halaran 2007 Fluvial Parade.

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'Higantes' return to rock 2008 Sinadya sa Halaran

by: A. Lumaque (PIA - Capiz)

Roxas City (25 November) -- 'Higantes' or giant mascots made of paper-mache will again invade the major thoroughfares here as among the new and exciting activities for a more colorful and meaningful Sinadya sa Halaran (SSH) celebration from December 4 to 8 this year.

"The 5-day packed celebration will again feature giant paper-maches (higantes) during the civic parade before the formal opening rites of the celebration on Dec. 4 at the Roxas City public plaza," said Roxas City Tourism Officer Rodolfo Maestro, Jr.

"At least 6 giant seafoods will be showcased from Roxas City alone," added Maestro.

The municipalities are also encouraged to feature paper-maches of their respective products during the parade.

"The province will also have a surprised higante," said Provincial Tourism Officer Alfonsus Tesoro.

These higantes, usually about 10 feet tall, are made of bamboo frames covered with cloth and topped by paper-mache, were a spectacle during Sinadya celebration in the past two decades.

SSH celebration is the province's way of life demonstrated in various merrymaking and thanksgiving activities for its blessings and good fortunes during the past year. It peaks on the feast day of Roxas City's Patroness, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, every Dec. 8.

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P2.3-M budget for Sinadya Sa Halaran ok’d

Sinadya sa Halaran (Images Courtesy of PIA - Capiz)

Sinadya sa Halaran (Images Courtesy of PIA - Capiz)

ROXAS CITY – The City Council here yesterday approved the P2,367,392
Sinadya Sa Halaran 2008 budget in their regular session.

The money will be shared by the city and provincial government.

City Tourism Officer Rodolfo “Bong” Maestro Jr. said the event will
kick off on December 4 – 8.

For the five-day celebration, Chief Insp. Leo Batiles will deploy
165 police personnel to maintain peace and order.

Some of the highlights of Sinadya Sa Halaran are Jobs Fair (Halad sa
Tawo), Mass Wedding for more or less 300 couples, Sinadya sa Kalye,
Barangay Night, De Layag Race, Skimboarding competition, Banca Race,
Fireworks, Kapisnon Trade Fair, Sinadya Parade, Fluvial Procession,
Lighting of Plaza, Hugod Capiznon Trade Fair, Daigon Contest, Lutong
Capiznon ( Food Festival).

This year’s fiesta queen is Rita Marie Felisa Ignacio.

By Robert C. Borres - The Daily Guardian (Capiz)

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Pictures from the previous Sinadya sa Halaran Festival

Sinadya sa Halaran: ...experience more than seafood...

Sinadya sa Halaran is the joint festival of the Province of Capiz and City of Roxas. It is celebrated in honor of Our Lady of Immaculate Concepcion every first weekend of December each year.
The most fitting description of this festival is a “fete of faith and thanksgiving through the joyful celebration of the Capiznon way of life”. Loosely translated, Sinadya sa Halaran means joy in thanksgiving and sharing.

Among the highlights include the Grand Dancing Parade where participants dance their way on the streets wearing colorful and unique seafood costumes depicting the underwater world. Clearly this event is a manifestation of true Capiznon artistry and love for merry-making. The real feast however is the Seafood Festival where mouth watering and sumptuous seafood, so many to choose from, are available.
Among the highlights include the Grand Dancing Parade where participants dance their way on the streets wearing colorful and unique seafood costumes depicting the underwater world. Clearly this event is a manifestation of true Capiznon artistry and love for merry-making. The real feast however is the Seafood Festival where mouth watering and sumptuous seafood, so many to choose from, are available.
The battle cry of Capiz is being the “Seafood Capital of the Philippines”. The markets are always abundant with almost every kind of seafood imaginable. From blue marline, tuna, prawns and shrimps, crabs, eel, shellfish and other marine species. Capiz offers only the best. And if you have had a taste for its exquisitely delicious seafood delicacies, surely you would agree.

(pictures courtesy of Philippine Information Agency - Capiz)


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