Amidst the celebration of Hablon Festival 2024, the religious values of the Miagaowanons highlighted the festival as they honored St. Thomas of Villanova in a mass and his caro procession on September 21, 2024.
This heartfelt tribute brought the community together, showcasing their deep faith and the vibrant cultural traditions that define the Miagaowanons.
NIGHT WITH THE STARS
Hablon Festival would not be complete without the Night with the Stars event, which took place on September 21, 2024.
This year, the event highlighted the electrifying performances of This Band and Tropa Vibes, which left the crowd wild and enthusiastic.
The vibrant atmosphere and infectious spirit truly made this night one of the standout moments of the festival.
Lin-ay Kang Hablon 2024, September 20, 2024.
In his message, Mayor Richard Garin said that the event was a vibrant celebration of culture and beauty as he highlighted the impressive performance of the contestants who showcased their grace and talent, embodying the spirit of Hablon.
HABLON PASUNDAYAG 2024
Another highlight of the Hablon Festival 2024 was the Hablon Pasundayag, featuring the remarkable creations of Miagao designers Denmark Pailano, Uno Gonzales, Geraline Famillaran, and Pebbles Montalvo, and the talented young fashion designers from the Iloilo Science and Technology University’s Miagao and La Paz campuses.
Hablon Pasundayag showcased a vibrant array of hablon designs and creativity.
Each participant proudly revealed the versatility of hablon textile, demonstrating its potential to inspire and transform.
The event was further highlighted by the special participation of Miss Supranational Philippines 2025, Tarah Valencia.
HABLON FESTIVAL READY?
The committee chairpersons, who convened on July 1, 2024, to finalize the schedule of activities for the Hablon Festival 2024, are local government partners and prime movers who will ensure the success of the celebration.
Headed by Mayor Richard Garin, the committee members finalized activities to be included in the celebration, namely: Little Miss Hablon, Sayaw Hablon, Lin-ay kang Hablon, Pasundayag Fashion Show, Night with the Stars, and Dancesports Competition.
The festival is scheduled for September 17-22, 2024.
The spaying and neutering activity, spearheaded by the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist, showed the community’s commitment to responsible pet ownership.
Miagaowanon pet owners joined the above-mentioned activity on June 28, 2024 as a demonstration of their strong sense of communal responsibility, highlighting the significance of population control in preventing animal overpopulation and related issues.