The Banigan Festival is an annual event held in Libertad, Antique, during the second week of March, celebrating the town’s traditional banig (mat) industry. The festival includes activities such as Pasundayag (Agri-Trade Fair), a streetdance competition, and the Lin-ay kang Libertad pageant. These events highlight the local artistry and craftsmanship, with participants, including students and mat weavers, engaging in competitions that showcase the cultural significance of mat weaving through their costumes and performances. At the same time, the festival also honors the town’s patron saint with mass celebrations. Established in 2000, the festival has become a cultural celebration which fosters community participation and supports the local economy through the sale of handmade products. Despite facing challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and financial constraints, the Banigan Festival continues to be an important part of Libertad’s cultural landscape, contributing to the preservation of its heritage.
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Cultural Mappers of Antique, 2024
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2024,DEZHEL JANE S. MAUBOL, Research Assistant,,EDISON N. BIADORA, JR., Research Assistant,,2021,PAUL GREGORY F. ATIENZA, Bulanao Elementary School,,RODERICK M. CALCAÑA, Libertad National Vocational School,,JOVELYN E. ESBIETO, Libertad National Vocational School,,IVY DIANA MARIE P. ESPARES, Codiong Primary School
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