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\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Antique\u2019s Binirayan Festival<\/strong> may not have the same ring to it as Cebu\u2019s Sinulog or Kalibo\u2019s Ati-Atihan, but its significance to the people of Antique cannot be understated. It is the most anticipated of their many festivals, and here are a few reasons why:<\/span><\/p>\n 1. The festival is deeply rooted in their history. <\/em>Experts say that there is no connection between history and the journey of the 10 Bornean datus, but to the people of Antique, it is ingrained in their province\u2019s history. A reenactment of the landing happens during the festival, and it is one of the events people want to see.<\/span><\/p>\n 2. It used to be celebrated during the month of April<\/em>, but has recently been moved to the month of December. The festival used to be a yearly affair during April, but with a political crisis during the 80\u2019s and a few years skipped in the last decade, the festival has since been celebrated during December.<\/span><\/p>\n 3. Rafflesia has a place in it. <\/em>Rafflesia Day, celebrated during last year\u2019s Binirayan Festival, is a tribute to the largest species of flower found only in Southeast Asia. December 27, 2015 was dedicated entirely to the rafflesia, with contests being held for rafflesia-inspired costumes, drum and bugle pieces, as well as a designers\u2019 battle.<\/span><\/p>\n 4. Lin-ay Kang Antique is not just a beauty pageant.<\/em> Festival pageants often have their ring of winners sent to represent the province in national pageants. Lin-ay Kang Antique, on the other hand, focuses on being an ambassador to the province, uplifting the people and inspiring them to become better Antique\u00f1os.<\/span><\/p>\n Want to plan your Antique vacation around the Binirayan Festival? The Provincial Tourism Office of Antique has all the answers. You can call them at 036-540-7110 or 540-7760.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Source: <\/em>Panay News Philippines<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>MY SPIN at Panay News Philippines<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n