Sinadya sa Halaran, loosely translated as "joyful in offering/sharing", is a festival of jovial celebration of thanksgiving and sharing of these blessings that took forms in programs and activities that depicts oneness of Capiznon with his Divine Source of blessings, with the blessings themselves, and with the whole humankind.

Capiz Mother of Pearl Decorative Wall Panel

Capiz Mother of Pearl Decorative Wall Panel

Some popular Capiz shell chips decorating design include gift items, indoor decoration and outdoor decoration ornaments. Capiz chip-made products range from lanterns, lamp shades, window pane, chandeliers, curtains, picture panels and frames, Capiz shell balls, plates, decorative bowls, candle holders, tiles, flower vase, door hanging chime, soapdish, pendant, globelight, necklace decor, beads, bird cage, floor lamp holders, faux chandelier, gift boxes, collection item rack and many more. This alone is proof to the wonders of the captivating Capiz treasures.

FESTIVALS IN CAPIZ

There are many festivals celebrated in each municipality of Capiz, it’s a joyous celebration every month of the year!

Sinadya sa Halaran

Sinadya sa Halaran
is a merging of the Roxas City Fiesta “Sinadya” and the Province celebration of “Halaran”. “Sinadya sa Halaran” is a commemoration of the feast of the patroness of Roxas City which is the Immaculate Concepcion and a thanksgiving. It literally means “Joy in Sharing and Thanksgiving” . Rituals and festivities of every municipalities where captivated in this occasion. Fireworks, grand parade, fluvial processions, fair and food festival, street dancing, and exhibits are some of the things to see of this event. 

Talahong Festival

Talahong festival 
is a combination of two-words the word Tala means talaba (oysters) and hong from the word tahong (mussels) both shellfoods. Every 1st week of May, Talahong Festival is celebrated as a thanksgiving for  the abundant harvest of talaba and tahong.  During the Talahong Festival, big and meaty mussels and oysters are sold for a low price.  People from the Municipality of Sapian also start dancing along the street in honor of their patron.

Dungog Festival

Dungog Festival was the celebration for giving honor to the Indigenous People who made history not only in the province of Capiz, but also to the whole Philippines.

Ilig Festival

“Ilig” which means “a downstream or seaward travel” or “a trip    in the direction in which a river flows”, is a celebration which brings to mind the Dumalagnons’ age-old practice of transporting their chief product ‘bamboo’, baled together into rafts, sometimes laden with marketable food stuff, to places down Panay River, particularly to Capiz, now Roxas City.  It is a tribute to this very  useful woody grass, will it be butong, kawayan, dalusan or bulo, a main source of living for the townsmen whose resilience and patience in meeting the difficulties and challenges in life is comparable to that of the pliant    and enduring bamboo tree. The Ilig festival also assumes some religious significance: it reminds the Dumalagnons that his  stay on earth is temporary, that he should be on a constant journey – “ilig” –    towards heaven – his God’s abode and also his real home – and that for such a  venture he needs to load himself with strong faith and works of love and    charity termed as taw-anay gugma.  The    highlights of the festival include Sadsad-Hapayhapay (street dancing),  Tangkores (bayanihan), Kabutungan (bamboo trade fair), Biray-Lantay (fluvial    parade at Panay River), Mapa-Suhot Kita! and other activities that will    showcase the significance of bamboos.   This celebration culminates on the 2nd Saturday after Easter, the Feast of Mary, Our Lady of Consolation, the secondary patroness of Dumalag.

SINAOT FESTIVAL

Inspired by the Masskara Festival of Bacolod City that started in 1988; Sinaot Festival is a street dancing contest among groups dancing to the tune of the Latin beat garbed in colorful Caribbean costume; this is the centerpiece of the town’s religious fiesta

Lingga-anay Festival

Lingga-anay Festival is a vivid and accurate interpretation of the Panayanons deep love for our birthplace and strong sense of responsibility towards our fellow Panayanons. It was inspired by the “Dakung Lingganay” or the big bell in which the town is well-known for.

Guyum-Guyuman Festival

Guyum-guyman Festival was taken from the town’s old name: “Caguyuman,” meaning anthill. People from nearby municipalities of Pan-ay, Panitan, Maayon and Pres. Roxas would thrive in the market place like swarms of ants for trading. This rich tradition is now a celebration of life and thanksgiving for all “Caguyumanons.

Interesting Spots and Stuff in Capiz

The Province of Capiz is a great place to live. This is the birthplace of Pres. Manuel A. Roxas, the first President of the Philippine Republic, the grandfather of Sen. Mar Roxas. Feel the truly charming experience of a gentle, affectionate and hospitable welcome of Capiceños that would really captivate your heart.  Affordable hotels, lodging houses and beach resorts are available within and outside the city. Human interaction is far and away the most important value of Capiznon, and people take time to say hello to neighbors or to make small talk with clerks and tricycle drivers.

Mysterious Caves

Unknown to many and, perhaps to a lot of Capiznons, Capiz boasts of a number of  caves, the  most prominent of which and accessible are the Suhot Caves in Dumalag, the Suhoton Cave in Jamindan, the Balisong Cave and several other caves in Pilar, the Quipot Cave in Mambusao, among others.
Indeed, aside from being the “Seafood Capital of the Philippines and  the “Garden Center of Panay,”  Capiz is also famous for its “enchanting and alluring” caves, natural wonders that will surely captivate tourists thus, giving more flesh to Capiz’s catchword “Captivating Capiz.”

Spelunking or simply cave exploration in just one of the many caves that can be found in Capiz is a delight to explorers and spelunkers. Getting into these nature-built dungeons, seeing the wonders that were hidden for centuries, creates a grand feeling of fulfillment as one views the grandeur of the chambers as big as the present-day cathedrals. Flaked tools and fossilized bones of Stone Age Man were recovered in some archeological caves.

SUHOTON CAVES

Located in Jamindan, it has several multi-layered chambers in its vast interior. Inside one chamber is an alter-like formation surrounded by stalagmites that seem like giant images in silent repose. Some chambers are as big as hotel ballrooms or cathedrals.

SEAFOOD IN ROXAS CITY

Baybay beach, Roxas City

The sky was shaded with gray clouds, the sea was tuned with the music of the small waves breaking, and the beach was fairly busy serving the patrons swimming, wading, and picnicking. The sun is setting but that didn’t stop the locals from their water activities.Only the elevated concrete platform separates the People’s Park from the beach and the people from both sides were all busy on their respective bustles.

Baybay People’s Park

Located inside the People’s Park is the Seafood center. You can order fresh seafood and have them cooked while you wait. I ordered grilled marlin, clam stew, and pork barbecue at Bebing’s. I also added my favorite mango shake in the bill.

             Bebings Seafoods

While waiting for my order, the sky illuminated into a beautiful orange canvas. It was so magnificent that I could’t hold my camera down and had my shutter rest.