28/11/2023
Dear friends, balikbayans, guests, and visitors,
On behalf of the people of Banate, Iloilo, I cordially invite you to join us in our month-long celebration of the Kasag Festival. This lively event showcases our abundant culture, meaningful traditions, and deep appreciation for the generous harvest of blue crabs, locally called "kasag".
From the first to the 19th of December, 2023, Banate will buzz with a range of happenings, each made to display our distinct ancestry and the welcoming warmth that characterizes our town.
Enjoy the rhythms of our street dance competition, and our cultural stories/dances, indulge in our Kasag Boodle fight, buy “pasalubong” from our local trade fair/bazaar, see the crowning of our Miss Kasag Festival 2023, and the tasty treats of our local food at our Food Festival Area.
See you, and please join our when posting on your social accounts!
Here's a glimpse into our Kasag Festival calendar of events.