After experiencing the first ever EL PASUBAT festival, which stands for: Empanada, Embutido, Longganisa, PAnotcha,SUman, BArong Tagalog, BAlisong, Tapa, Tamalis, Tulingan, Tawilis festival (whew!) last April 30; one would really wonder how rich a culture and how united a community Taal and its people are. Albeit the searing heat of the sun, the last day (which I …
Read More »Capturing Taal’s Cultural Heritage
Did you know? Did you know that Taal celebrated their festival last April 28-30, 2011? Empanada, Embutido, Longganisa, PAnutsa, SUman, BArong, Balisong, Tapa, Tulingan, Tawilis at Tamalis — these are the local products that makes EL PASUBAT Festival the town’s first summer festival in Taal Batangas. In this festival, they …
Read More »Celebrate El Pasubat Festival 2011 in Taal, April 28-30!
When you walk on the streets of Taal, Batangas, you walk on its rich cultural heritage. There’s this certain vibe flourishing around town. That kind of vibe which makes you feel very much Pinoy. On April 28-30, Taal will be celebrating its 439th Foundation Anniversary and the Taaleños want you …
Read More »Miss Sto. Tomas Backstage and the Mahaguyog Festival 2011
It was a rainy evening last March 2, 2011 but that did not stop our kababayang Tomasinos in going to the plaza and watching their Miss Sto. Tomas candidates show their talents on stage. The WOWBatangas Team was lucky enough to be invited backstage and interview some of the nervous …
Read More »Talisay, Ibaan, Next One – Your Town?
This year, conquer Batangas. We have started doing that for the past two years (or so). We still have a lot of places in the province that we should reach and experience for ourselves. Everything’s written on our plans for 2011. Luckily, two municipalities have shown their interests on what …
Read More »Lobo, Batangas Festivals
Visit the Lobo page for all information on Lobo. The annual fluvial procession in honor of the Patron St. Michael Archangel held in time for the celebration of the town Fiesta every May 8 is one of the festivals celebrated by the people in Lobo. Another is the Anihan Festival, …
Read More »Ala Eh! Festival Hails New Champions (Results and Pictures)
It was a tremendous conclusion for the 429th Foundation Anniversary of Batangas. The Ala Eh! Festival 2010 once again united Batangueños from all over the province as talented street dancers and choreographers battled for the championship title and the cash prizes at stake. Twelve municipalities competed this year: Lemery, Talisay, San …
Read More »Batangas Province Mini-Band Competition Results and Pictures
December 7, 2010, SM City Lipa – Ten mini-bands signed and showed up for the Drum and Lyre Competition, one of the main events of the celebration of the 429th Founding Anniversary of Batangas. For the first time, this competition is being held outside of the Batangas Capitol in Batangas …
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