Festivals
Sinadya Sa Halaran
The
Sinadya sa Halaran Festival is celebrated the first week of every December in commemoration of the founding of the city followed by the
Diwal Festival signifying the city's importance as the country's "Seafood Capital" along with the
Aswang Festival that symbolizes the rich heritage of
myth and folklore in the province. There used to be two separate and distinct festivals, the Halaran ("Offering") and the
Sinadya ("Celebration"), the former is celebrated by the Province of Capiz and the latter by the City of Roxas. The
Sinadya was formerly held at the same time as the
Feast of the Immaculate Conception, which was celebrated by the Immaculate Conception Metropolitan Cathedral. The
Halaran was usually held by the last week of October each year (A prelude to
All Souls Day and
All Saints Day
festivals). However, because of the costs of holding two separate
festivals year, the two festivals were merged, with both the Province of
Capiz and the City of Roxas contributing to the expenses.
Diwal Festival
The Roxas City Seafood Festival is held to commemorate and promote the resurgence of the
Angel Wing or
diwal,
which neared extinction until protected and cultivated in Roxas City.
