The Sinadya sa Halaran Festival is the joint
festival of the City of Roxas and the Province of Capiz. It is a mixed festival
in that it is celebrated for both cultural and religious reasons. It is
celebrated every first weekend of December in commemoration of the Feast of the
Virgin of the Immaculate Concepcion who also happens to be the patroness of the
City of Roxas. Sinadya sa Halaran boasts of colorful activities like the grand
parade of festivals, the fluvial parade, the lighted river floaters. There is
also the traditional seafood festival and the grand pyrotechnic display.
Sinadya sa Halaran is one of Roxas City’s most important annual events
and is fusion of two festivals – "Sinadya" (City) and
"Halaran" (Province) which literally means joy in sharing and
thanksgiving. It is celebrated on December 4-8 to commemorate the religious
activities that embody the true Capiceño spirit. The highlights of the
celebration are the Dancing Parade, ”Higantes”, Fluvial Parade, Fireworks
display, Mutya sa Halaran beauty pageant, Coronation of the Fiesta Queen, and
Agri-Aqua Trade Fair.
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