PARAW REGATA OF ILOILO

Did you ever seen a fabulous parade of colorful sailboats called Vintas?, a traditional boat rarely found only in the Island of Mindanao. Commonly made only by the people from this part of the country like the Bajau and Moro group like  Tausog. It has a colorful banners symbolizes the rich and colorful living of the people in this island.
 In Philippines you can find a festival where you can see the stunningly and beautiful parade of Vintas.
Iloilo was introduce by my friend Rene Rain Jabican.
Every 3rd week of February a festival called Paraw Regata in Iloilo City is held. The oldest craft festival in Asia and the largest sailing event in the Philippines.

At the Villa Beach Arevalo, Ilo Ilo, City, hundreds and maybe more Vintas are displayed at this special event, all colorful and and some are hand maded.
The Iloilo Paraw Regata is open to all seaworthy Paraw solely depend on wind for its power or motion, subject to the specific requirements and qualifications for each category. A sailboat entry can be of any size and will be classified according to the categories.(base on rules and regulations of the event)
Paraw owners or their authorized representative who wish to participate in the classic  sea regatta must submit their entries to all tourism offices of Iloilo, Iloilo City, Guimaras and to its provincial office.
This coming year, it will be opened to international sailboats and it will surely make the festival more fun.

HINT:
Iloilo City is having Its spot at the New 7 Wonders Cities and still having our help to make it on the top.
First, click here: http://www.n7w.com/cities/en
Second, click on SOUTH EAST ASIA AND OCEANIA
Third, choose Iloilo first and 6 other cities.
And forth, submit your vote.
We hope for your help ♥

IT'S MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES

Thousand of islands scattered over Southeast Asian sea. A home of the people once known as one of the happiest people of the word, the texting and facebook capital of the world. A home of the sweetest smile.
PHILIPPINES.
Welcome everyone as I tour you to the beautiful places and the story behind it.
Let's also meet the people, and learn their everyday life.
Taste the food and delicacies, and have fun.
'cause it's more fun in the Philippines :)