"ARAWATAN" is a
native term among the Mangyan that connotes “unity”, “cooperation” and “helping
each other”. This is an annual historic event in Occidental Mindoro where the
people of this province of various religious congregations, beliefs, and
political differences, varying ethnically & indigenous people, customs and
traits are strongly “unified.” Each year, the people of Occidental Mindoro, the
students, professionals, businessmen, government officials, together with the
rural folks and indigenous people participate in the activities. The usual
celebration highlights exhibition of this province natural attractions,
agricultural, coastal and marine products, street dancing, fairs, sports,
competition, parade of beauties and recognition to achievers or outstanding
performers of the province. It is celebrated every 11th day of November in
celebration of the Province of Occidental Mindoro’s founding anniversary.
Arawatan Festival, organized in connection with Occidental
Mindoro’s 68th founding anniversary celebration features an
exhibition of this province’s natural attractions through a photo-exhibit, an
agro-tourism trade fair showcasing agricultural, coastal and marine products,
street dancing, sports events and the Ginoong Agrikultura & Bb. Turismo,
among others.
Arawatan is a Mangyan term for unity and cooperation. The weeklong
Arawatan celebration will be from November 8-14.
MIMAROPA Festival immediately opens on November 15 with a parade,
an investment forum and a photo exhibit. The following morning is set for the
pre-pageant of Ginoo & Binibining MIMAROPA, with its coronation night to be
held in the evening.
On November 17 will be awaited the main attraction, the MIMAROPA
grand street dance parade competition with large contingents from the provinces
of Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Palawan and the
cities of Puerto Princesa and Calapan.
Occidental Mindoro had won the championship trophy for the second
time last year in MIMAROPA Festival’s third year of existence.
Inaasahang
magkakapagdulot ng kasiyahan at dagdag na pagkilala sa lalawigan ng Occidental
Mindoro ang MIMAROPA Festival kaalinsabay ng ika-68 na taong pagkakatag ng
lalawigan sa gaganaping Arawatan Festival” Castillo was quoted as saying.
Meanwhile, Vice Governor
Peter J. Alfaro said that they need to prepare well for the events particularly
the places where the delegates would stay.
“Ang magkatambal na
pagdiriwang an ito ay kinakailangan ng ibayong paghahanda lalo sa pagbibigay ng
mga mga lugar na matutulugan para sa mga bisita mula sa kapit-lalawigan ng
Occidental Mindoro at Region 4-B kaya minungkahi ng Sangguniang Panlalawigan
ang pagkakaroon ng Homestay Program”, Alfaro said.
The provincial government
said that other government agencies are working together for a successful
festival.
“Magkakatuwang ang ibat ibang ahensya ng pamahalaang
panlalawigan, pambansang sangay ng gobyerno at pambayan para masiguro ang
matagumpay na pagdaraos ang okasyong ito,” said the province.
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