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Provinces of this Region

>Aklan

>Antique

>Capiz

>Guimaras

>Iloilo

And

>Negros Occidental

In what year Borneo lived in Aklan?

1213
>Aklan, originally known as Minuro it Akean, is considered to be the

oldest province in the country and is believed to have been

established as early as 1213 by settlers from Borneo.

What Hamtik means?

>Hispanicized form of the word hamtik, Kinaray-a for a species of

large red ants abundant in the town of Hamtic (formerly rendered as

Antique in Spanish ), which served as the first capital of the province.

As with many other provinces created during the Spanish colonial era,

the name of the capital town was applied to the whole province.

Mango Country in the Philippines?

>Mango or mangga in Filipino, is the national fruit of the Philippines

and is then third most important fruit crop of the country next to

banana and pineapple. In Philippines alone, different varieties of

mangoes grow which locals enjoy tremendously.

6 Famous Festival in Western Visayas

>Ati-Atihan in Aklan

Aklan is considered the country’s oldest province believed to have

been established around 1212-1213 by settlers from Borneo. Every

third week of January, heed the call of the Ati-atihan Festival and join

the rythmic dancing of participants who darken their bodies with soot

and don colorful tribal finery.

>Binirayan in Antique

Antique is home to the Binirayan Festival which commemorates the

landing of Bornean Datus led by Datu Puti and Datu Sumakwel

during the 13th Century, a historical significance which brings pride

to Antiqueños. The Malandog Marker is a monument to the landing

site of the first Malayan settlers. The Binirayan Festival every April

30 to May 2 commemorates the landing.

>Sinadya sa Halaran in Capiz

Join in with the locals in street dances during the Sinadya sa Halaran

in Roxas City which literally means “joy in sharing and giving” when

rituals and festivities of every town are captivated in the weeklong

celebration of fireworks, grand parade, fluvial processions, fair and

food festival and exhibits.

>Manggahan in Guimaras

Manggahan Festival is a unique event celebrated every April 16-20

for the sustained promotion of the mango industry. The festival

culminates in a grand showcase of cultural festivals in an apparent bid

to show the world that there is more to the province than its sweet,

fiber and pest-free mangoes.

Guimaras Island has 8,000 hectares of mango orchards which “create

an awesome verdant landscape and the characteristic ambience of

rural life”. These orchards produce the best mango variety forming as

the province’s most important product.

With its over 50,000 fruit bearing mango trees planted on its soil,

Guimaras is known as the “Mango Country” and prides itself as the

Mango Capital of the World.

>Dinagyang in Iloilo
Dinagyang Festival is Iloilo City’s version of the Ati-Atihan Festival

but is definitely impressive in choreography and striking in terms of

the various attired worn by participating tribes which reflect the

ingenuity, craftsmanship and artistry of the Ilonggos. Dinagyang is an

Ilonggo term for revelry and merrymaking. This riotous celebration

has evolved into a big religious and cultural activity which now

features cultural presentations, sports competitions and various side

events.

>Masskara in Negros Occidental

The Masskara is a combination of the English word “mass” and the

Spanish “kara,” meaning “face”. The festival which depicts the

steadfast character of the Negrenses is held every third weekend of

October up to October 19 when the city of Bacolod celebrates its

Charter Anniversary.