The festival is touted as the largest of its kind in the country, and claims to be the oldest traditional craft event in Asia.
years old this year, returning on March 19 after a three-year hiatus imposed by COVID-19. . First held in 1973, it celebrates the double outrigger boats that have been in existence for centuries.
People of Iloilo and Guimaras Strait continue to use the paraw as a means of transportation as well a source of livelihood, and some are beached along the coast facing Guimaras. Grant notes that with a fresh breeze, the paraw is a strikingly fast boat, making 20 to 30 kph; the paraw was the inspiration for the trimaran, the fastest sailboats on the planet. In ideal conditions, the paraw can sail close to the speed of the wind.
This year’s competition also happens to be the first one done after the road along Villa Beach was widened, with drainage and sidewalks improved. With planned clearing of structures and informal settlers on the seaside, this could once again become Iloilo City’s version of the Riviera – but without the dolomite coating.
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