Paraw Regatta 2012

Aside from the fact that Iloilo is an ideal place to go to for the beaches around it, it should also be noted that Iloilo holds a Paraw Regatta which is not just a mere race of sailboats, but this is also an event that boasts the creativity and art of Ilonggo craftsmanship. The sailboats are also judged by their artistic beauty, because the sails are usually painted with colorful, wonderful, and artistic designs. Aside from the regatta itself, there are also various concerts and parties that go along with this event.

Of course there is also the Sinamba sa Paraw Regatta which is a dance and parade festival that celebrates the Paraw Regatta festivities. One may describe this as a combination of the Brazilian Carnival parade and the Dinagyang format. While it is a festival-add-on that was made just a couple of years ago, it obviously has the makings of a festival that would be as scorchingly intense as the Dinagyang festival.

Here's the sked of Main Events:

February 16, 2012 (Thursday)
6:00 PM - 2012 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival Torch Parade / Major City Streets
February 17, 2012 (Friday)
12:00 NN - 2012 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Rowing & Paddling Competitions / Along Iloilo River
07:00 PM - 2012 Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta Pageant Coronation Night / Freedom Grandstand
February 18, 2012 (Saturday)
10:00 PM - "Luces By The Sea" - A Fireworks Display / Main Festival Stage Tatoy's Manokan
February 19, 2012 (Sunday)
6:00 AM - "Pinta Layag" Final Judging / Villa Beach Shoreline
8:00 AM - "Pintawo" A Body-Painting Competition / Breakthrough Restaurant
7:00 AM - Opening Program & Opening Declaration of Race / Main Festival Stage Tatoy's Manokan
7:30 AM - 2012 Iloilo Paraw Regatta - 39th Edition Grand Take-Off
8:00 AM - Mini Paraw Beach Race / Villa Beach Shoreline
8:00 AM - Sports Photo Contest / Villa Regatta Beach Front
12:00 NN - Arrival of The Deep-Sea Fishing Competition Participants / Main Festival Stage Tatoy's Manokan
3:00 PM - First Awarding Ceremonies - Main Regatta Event Winners
6:00 PM - Second Awarding Ceremonies - Special Events
7:00 PM - Beach Party and Gma Variety Show with Fireworks

HERE ARE THE FULL SCHEDULES OF THE PARAW REGATTA FESTIVAL EVENTS:
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