Zambales, known for its sweet mangoes not only in the Philippines but all over the world, holds the annual Zambales Mango Festival.
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The provincial government of Zambales invites everyone to the Mango Festival 2014 this March 6-8 at Iba, capital municipality of the province.
The first Zambales Mango Festival was held in 1998 to further promote the famed sweetest fruit, to encourage mango farmers and to celebrate the bountiful harvest.
In 1995, the Zambales mangoes is listed in the Guinness Book of the World Records as the sweetest mango all over the world.
The highlights of the festival are Street Dancing Parade and Competition, ZAMBA TuklasTalento 2014, Likhang Buhangin (Sand Sculpturing), Mango Carving Competition, Mangalabukab (Mango Eating Contest), LigaLiga Ha LigligAmbay (Party by the Beach), Lumba Ti Bisekleta (Mt. Bike Challenge), Manungkit Nin Mangga (Fun!Fun! Mango Picking), 1st Gov. Jun Ebdane Motocross Challenge, and Bb. Zambales 2014.
Check out below the complete schedule of the Zambales Mango Festival 2014:
DATE | ACTIVITIES | VENUE |
DAY 1 MARCH 6 (Thursday) | ||
7:00- 7:30 AM | Ecumenical Prayer Service | People’s Park |
7:30 AM Onwards | Trade Fair & Exhibit (LGU Showcase/Aeta Craft Demo) | People’s Park |
8:00 AM Onwards | Marching Band Exhibition | People’s Park |
3 PM | Sky Diving Exhibition | Zambales Sports Complex |
3:00 PM Onwards | Street Dancing Parade and Competition | Zambales Sports Complex |
3:00 PM | Mango Eating Challenges | Zambales Sports Complex |
8:00 PM Onwards | ZAMBA TuklasTalento 2014 | People’s Park |
DAY 2 MARCH 7 (Friday) | ||
7:00 AM Onwards | Likhang Buhangin (Sand Sculpturing) | Dingin Beach Stretch |
8:00- 10:00 AM | Mango Carving Competition | People’s Park |
8:00 AM Onwards | Mangalabukab (Mango Eating Contest) | People’s Park |
8:00 AM Onwards | Zambales Lifeguard Challenge (Swimming Pool Events) | Swimming Pool Zambales Sports Complex |
3 PM | Sky Diving Exhibition | Zambales Sports Complex |
3:00 PM Onwards | Float Parade and Competition | Zambales Sports Complex |
4:00 PM Onwards | Drum and Lyre Competition | Zambales Sports Complex |
5:00 PM Onwards | Mango Wine Mixing and Bartending | Dingin Beach Stretch |
8:00 PM Onwards | LigaLiga Ha LigligAmbay (Party by the Beach) | Dingin Beach Stretch |
8:00 PM Onwards | Bayliwan (Invitational Dance Revolution) | People’s Park |
DAY 3 MARCH 8 (Saturday) | ||
6 AM Onwards | Lumba Ti Bisekleta (Mt. Bike Challenge) | Iba Highlands Circuit |
7:00 AM | Manungkit Nin Mangga (Fun!Fun! Mango Picking ) | Iba |
8AM | Zambales Lifeguard Challenge (Beach Events) | Palmera Beach Resort |
10:00 AM | 1st Gob Jun Ebdane Motocross Challenge | Zone 1, Iba- along Govic Highway |
8PM | Bb. Zambales 2014 Pageant Night | People’s Park |
PRE-EVENT ACTIVITIES:
March 1 | 4 PM Onwards
ZAMBA TuklasTalento Elimination, People’s Park
March 3 | 7 PM Onwards
Bb. Zambales, Talent Night, People’s Park
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