Paynauen 'Duyan' Festival

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Paynauen 'Duyan' Festival - Zambales Events

Luzon Zambales Iba Paynauen 'Duyan' Festival

April 19 - 23 | Iba, Zambales, Philippines

Paynauen Festival in Iba, Zambales which commemorates the provincial capital's founding anniversary (founded in 1611) traces its origin from a Zambal word which means rest or pahingahan - the ancient name of Iba before the Spanish conquistadores founded the village on the shore of the Bancal River in 1611.

The festival is the brainchild of Vice Mayor Benjamin Farin, Jr. It features photo competition and exhibit, sand sculpture competition, skate boarding, 2-cock derby, carabao race, beauty pageant, kite flying, banca race, boxing tournament, street dancing / Duyan Parade, among other activities.

For info, email at ibazambalestourism@yahoo.com
Contact Person Benjamin Farin, Jr.
Tel. No. (63 47) 811-2597/2910

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