BIÑAN CITY —A city located south of Metro Manila, its vibrant tempo becomes even more palpable as it kicks off the Puto Latik Festival on May 15 each year. The much anticipated gathering is a celebration of its people, talents, and cultural richness of its 24 barangays.
BIÑAN CITY —A city located south of Metro Manila, its vibrant tempo becomes even more palpable as it kicks off the Puto Latik Festival on May 15 each year. The much anticipated gathering is a celebration of its people, talents, and cultural richness of its 24 barangays.
The festival likewise features the traditional Filipino folk dance, “Maglalatik,” which symbolizes a mock fight between Moros and Christians over the coveted coconut meat. Dancers don coconut shells on their chests, backs, thighs, and hips, which the dancers tap to create rhythmic sounds as they perform.Despite the challenges of modernization, the City of Biñan remains committed to preserving and empowering its cultural identity.
Throughout the years, despite the growth and prosperity of the city, Dimaguila said that it’s not just about getting richer and progressing continually but also about a town knowing its identity. He elaborated that they have no product that isn’t made from rice—from rice cakes to rice-based snacks, everything else originates from rice, truly stemming from the land. Aside from commemorating its people and cultural wealth, the city of Biñan also showcased the distinct offerings of each barangay through creatively designed land float parades, reportedly meticulously prepared by the delegates.
PARADE OF FLOATS. Witness the creativity and craftsmanship on display at the Land Float Competition, where intricately designed floats parade through the streets of Biñan, showcasing the city’s vibrant culture and community spirit. Borja added, “I always tell everyone in all towns, you need to find the soul of the festival. If you don’t find the soul of the festival, expect that festival to be dead in two or three years.”
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