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Miagao Church
The Miag-ao Church was built in 1786 by Spanish Augustinian missionaries and was declared as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Baroque Churches of the Philippines” in 1993. (more…)University of the Philippines Visayas
The Miag-ao campus of the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) spreads out over 12 km² on the outskirts of the town proper. (more…)SALAKAYAN UNITY THEME
The official theme of Miagao’s 296th Foundation Anniversary & Salakayan Festival 2012 is: “Ugyon, Miagaowanon!”. Ugyon is the Karay-a/Hiligaynon word, in the imperative tense, for unite.
HISTORICO-ARTISTIC FORUM OF TRIBE MANAGERS AND TRAINERS
The Tribe Managers and trainers/choreographers of the six competing tribes in Salakayan Tribes’ Contest 2012 met in the afternoon of January 05 to talk about the historicity and technical/artistic aspects of production.
R esource speakers were Iloilo provincial tourism officer Mr. Bombette Marin and UPV professor of history Prof. Rene Sansait.
O verall, the meeting had been productive and it was hoped that the tribes will finally use their newfoound knowledge and techniques to improve their performance.