PISTA’Y DAYAT BOAT PAINTING LINGAYEN — For the second time in a row, the Grupong Muralista, an artists group from Dagupan City emerged champion in the boat painting contest of Pista’y Dayat celebration. Other winners were Pinarsua artist group from Binalonan (1st runner-up); and the Narukbos Burgos team from Burgos (2nd runner-up). Twenty local artists […]
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3D sand sculptures set on April 30
LINGAYEN — The Sand Sculpting event of Pista’y Dayat scheduled on April 30 will demonstrate how the fine gray sands of the Lingayen Gulf will be transformed into three dimensional (3D) artistic forms. Through the years, the sand sculpting contest held at the Capitol beachfront has leveled up from the simple forms of sand sculptures […]
Pista’y Dayat 2019 showcases sports tourism
LINGAYEN— This year’s edition of Pista’y Dayat will again feature sports activities to be played at the sprawling Capitol beachfront. Provincial Sports Development and Management Council (PSDMC) executive officer Modesto Operania said the sports tourism attracts more tourists and revelers from nearby provinces to watch the events. Designated playing venues for the various sporting events […]
Pre-pageant for candidates to be held April 23
LIMGAS NA PANGASINAN LINGAYEN — The 15 young ladies vying for the Limgas na Pangasinan 2019 crown were showcased for two highly-contested minor awards during pre-pageant on April 23, 8PM, at the Sison Auditorium, here. The pre-pageant held the talent showdown, and the One-Town, One-Product inspired festival costumes of the candidates. At the end of […]
IT’S BANGUS FESTIVAL TIME
IT’S BANGUS FESTIVAL TIME — Energetic street dancers capture the attention of Dagupan residents lined up on the city’s business district by their infectious smiles and moves. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
“Kurit Panlongring” winners receive cash awards
LINGAYEN–More than P100,000 in prizes were awarded to winners in the 7th Kurit Panlungaring, the Pangasinan Literary Award, during the commemorative program of the 439th Agew na Pangasinan on April 5 at the Sison Auditorium. Gov. Amado Espino III and Vice Gov. Jose Ferdinand Calimlim presented the cash prizes to the winners in Poetry Writing, Essay […]
ARTISTS’ GALORE
ARTISTS’ GALORE – Ann Bolos paints on the Artists’ Freedom Wall to mark the opening of the Panag-ARTe La Lamet exhibit in Lingayen in conjunction with the Pista’y Dayat celebration. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
Pista’y Dayat’s Panag-ARTe La Lamet exhibit opens
SEVEN groups of artists and photographers in Pangasinan have lent their works of art anew to the “Panag-ARTe La Lamet Photo and Art Exhibit” at the Pangasinan Training and Development Center (PTDC). Now on its fifth year, the art and photo exhibit was opened to the public on April 8 as an event for the […]
HONORING OUR LADY OF MANAOAG
HONORING OUR LADY OF MANAOAG — Ligligwa Dance group of Mangaldan National High School performs a dance in honor of Our Lady of Manaoag during the commemorative program of the 439th Pangasinan Day at Sison Auditorium in Lingayen, Pangasinan. (Punchphoto by Jojo Riñoza)
‘Alay-lakad’ for Apo Baket
ONWARD TO MANAOAG THE Lenten season, locally called “cuaresma” or “panagngilin,” is one of the important religious events observed in the Philippines as depicted in various traditions and practices done in different regions. During the season, Filipinos perform activities to remember the journey of Christ to the cross until His resurrection. In Pangasinan, Catholics express […]