Pasungay - Iloilo Events

Pasungay

2nd Saturday of January | San Joaquin, Iloilo

 

 

For centuries the Pasungay or bullfighting has brought excitement and lavishness to the celebration of Bayluhay Festival. The setting of gladiator-like event is traditionally held in the seaside of the age-old Augustinian built town church wherein people of all walks of life gather to witness, cheer and enjoy the ferocious display of power and motions by male carabaos (Water Buffallo ), bulls and stallions (horses) to win the fight.

 

 

Source:

The News Today