Roxas City – Capiz

     The Province of Capiz is known as the Seafood Capital of the Philippine

     Home of the most abundant fisheries and seafoods. Birthplace of prawns, Asian crabs and milkfishes. Former seat of a royal kingdom during the Indo-Malay era. Roxas City is one of the youngest geological formations in the world. But perhaps Roxas’s most unique feature is its hospitable and mellow lifestyle

     If there is one word that best captures Roxas City, it is “unique”.

A dynamic city rich in contrast and colour, you’ll find a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture

here.

Sinadya sa Halaran

     Literally meaning “Joy in Sharing and Thanksgiving,“ it fused two major festivals of Capiz – Sinadya and Halaran, which were previously celebrated separately. Sinadya marks the fiesta of Roxas City in honor of the Patroness of the Capiceños, Our Lady of the Immaculate Concepcion. Halaran festival depicts the rich cultural heritage of the Capiceños through sharing and thanksgiving, which the province and the city are celebrating together. The twin festival is celebrated in a show of unity that speaks of their determined quest for a better life.

     Sinadya sa Halaran One of Roxas City’s most important annual events is the Sinadya sa Halaran festival. A fusion of two festivals – “Sinadya” (City) and “Halaran” (Province) which literally means joy in sharing and thanksgiving. It is celebrated on December 4-8 to commemorate the religious activities that embody the true Capiceño spirit. The highlights of the celebration are the Dancing Parade,Fluvial Parade, Fireworks display, Mutya sa Halaran beauty pageant, Coronation of the Fiesta Queen, and Agri-Aqua Trade Fair.

Seafoods

     The abundance of marine life makes Capiz the Seafood Capital of the Philippines. Home to one of the richest fishing grounds of the country, its water teem with the best that the sea has to offer – blue marlin, tuna, prawns and shrimps, seaweed, crabs ells, shellfish such as oysters and mussels, squid and other marine species. Prawns and milk fish are shipped by tons to Manila and other places.