August 23rd, 2008 -- Posted in Bicol, Festivals, Pottery |
Coron Festival is an annual celebration in Tiwi, Albay being held every third week of August. Coron is a Bicol dialect meaning clay-pot or pottery which the town of Tiwi is known for. It is an industry that can be traced back in the early part of the 17th century when the sticky clay dug at the hilly place near the sea named Bolo was discovered to have a useful way when the early settlers formed them in different shapes which they used for cooking, eating or drinking. Thus, the festival’s main feature is the pottery industry which is passed from parents to children and perfected through long years of practice without the benefit of formal training. It is a big and productive livelihood for the people there from its discovery up to present.
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August 8th, 2008 -- Posted in Festivals, Ilocos Norte, Pottery, Street Dancing |
Highlights street dance competition pantomiming pottery making which is an industry of San Nicolas.
In this festival, the Street Dance is regularly participated by the youth as part of their cultural and social development. It is also where they can instill discipline, camaraderie and sportsmanship among themselves. Their organization, San Nicolas (SN) Cultural Troupe, participated already in different Street Dance competitions and received various awards.
