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On October 2 to 6, Capiz celebrates Dungog: Indigenous People’s (IP) Festival. The provincial government takes the festival as an opportunity to showcase the province’s distinct hospitality, unique culture and captivating sceneries. This was relayed by Capiz Gov. Victor A. Tanco Sr. during the festival’s press conference, adding that the time has come for the province to show its “new image.”

Tanco said, “we host his festival as part of our vision that Capiz will be known as Eco-Cultural Tourism Hub in Central Philippines.” It will be a nationwide celebration that will gather more than 100 IP groups from all over the country for cultural exchanges and presentations. It will highlight significant aspects of their respective culture.

The week-long IP festival is pursuant to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s Presidential Proclamation No. 486, it is also consistent with the Presidential Proclamation 1124 of former President Fidel Ramos, as well as the United Nations’ General Assembly declaration of the years 2005 to 2014 as the Second Decade of the World’s IPs.

Tanco added, “Capiceños hospitality and generosity in the accommodation of the visitors will erase the negative impression about Capiz.”

Meanwhile, Provincial Tourism Officer and festival director Alphonsus Tesoro, for his part added that Capiznon dances particularly Escotis will be showcased by the various school-based dance troupes during the celebration of the festival.

The festival will showcase 15 IP houses including the boat house of Sama in Tawi-Tawi will be established at Villareal Stadium’s swimming pool area aside from the various interactive and participative activities, among others.