A few days ago, when we visited the town of Uyugan, there were kids in the plaza
who invited us to join them in their festivity.
I thought they were just making fun of us as they were facetious,
until one of the elderlies expressed their enthusiasm to have us, tourists, celebrate with them.
We only bid "ok, we will try.." since we didn't know what's installed for us on that day.
The day came and we didn't have anything to do so
we opted to come and experience their fiesta.
The celebration commenced with the Holy Eucharist
which was initiated by the Most Rev Bishop Camilo Gregorio.
After the mass celebration, we waited outside for the programs to start
unfortunately, the residents clarified that it usually starts in the afternoon.
Meanwhile, we tried the native dirty ice cream from kuya who
went all the way to Uyugan to earn extra.
Yes, it was heavenly.
I actually had several servings of it. Haha! #takaw
Kuya Manong made it himself and had mastered the craft of making this sweet treat
since he was doing it for quite a long time now.
Lovely!!
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| Borrowed this cute blue bike from a local.. |
Then lunch came and we were invited by one of the priests who presided the mass.
I forgot his name but he was really accommodating.
He called us out from his window (second level of the convent) and we uttered a "yes" and a wave.
But we didn't move. :D
Totally shy.
Yet, he went to where we were hanging out and dragged us to eat with them.
It was too much of an effort for him so we just gave in.
Furthermore, it's bad to say no to food. haha!
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| Where we ate with the locals. |
The food were awesome.
They were all tasty but I noticed that there were no seafoods!
(Oopps! Got a bit disappointed.)
According to them, they usually serve pork meat cuisines during fiestas.
I guess because they eat mostly seafoods everyday.
The town fiesta commemorates the feast of San Antonio de Florencia.
It is commonly known as Kamadinungan Festival.
Kamanidungan comes from a root word "manidung" which means
cooperativism that concentrates in making houses.
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| the convent |
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| definitely enjoying her cone! |
When you're tummy's full, all you want do is take a nap.. haha!!
*piggyMode*
The power nap gave us new energy to move to the next destination.
Another food trip!!
We went to this couple's house and nibbled again.
We personally didn't know them but we were endorsed by our trike driver.
Because, it's bad not to show up, we still made efforts to appear to their humble shack.
After a few chit-chats, we bid them good bye.
Ma'am (as she's a teacher) told us that two of her kids will be performing in the event.
It's exciting!! Too interesting!!
We walked in a jiffy as we wanted to be at the area when the program starts.
We watched the natives performed gozos, sagalas, manivayvatan and manispanol.
Honestly, I didn't understand the whole presentation because it was in Spanish
but I could tell it showcased their stories.
The fiesta also featured the traditional Filipino folk dances which were performed
by the locals for the public to view.
We were a bit downhearted because we had to bid sayonora very soon.
We didn't have enough time to finish the whole presentation because the clouds were getting gloomier.
A typhoon is about to hit the island and kuya Toto doesn't want us to be
on the road when that happens.
Next time, maybe.
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