@catanduanestourism: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗵𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗺 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗮 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 The Province of Catanduanes illuminated with colors in a breathtaking display of artistry, cultural pride, and ingenuity last night, May 28th, with the electrifying 𝗔𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗮 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 at Virac Plaza Rizal. Eight talented contingents from across Catanduanes battled it out for the coveted title, showcasing their unique and diverse festivals reimagined with the Abaca as the central theme of their representations. The competition was a dazzling spectacle of colorful costumes, excellent choreography, and pulsating music. All of the contingents gave it their all, and here are the winners of the competition: 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻 – Municipality of San Miguel (Php 150,000.00) 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿-𝘂𝗽 – Municipality of Pandan (Php 120,000.00) 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿-𝘂𝗽 - Municipality of Virac (Php 100,000.00) 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻 grabbed the special awards, emerging victorious in the Best in Costume and Best in Moving Choreography awards worth of Php 10,000.00 respectively. More so, the Festival Queen Showdown was also a spectacle of beauty, grace, and poise. Bagging the awards are: 𝗔𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗮 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 – Erica Marie P. Chiva from Virac (Php 10,000.00) 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿-𝘂𝗽 – Ysabelle Uchi from Pandan (Php 6,000.00) 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿-𝘂𝗽 – Francene Quia Sarmiento from Bato (Php 4,000.00) Each competing contingent delivered a captivating performance, weaving the message that the Abaca Festival intends to deliver – to celebrate the beauty of the Abaca industry of the province all while highlighting the creativity and talents of Catandunganons. The competition served as a platform to showcase Catanduanes’ rich heritage and celebrate its diverse tourism offerings. Our warmest congratulations to everyone who participated! You are all winners of the Abaca Festival of Festivals 2024! 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗔. 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗦. 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗕𝗜𝗖𝗢𝗟. 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦! #8thAbacaFestival #ABACAmazingCatanduanes #ChooseCatanduanes #HappyIsland #WhereHappinessAwaitsYou #LoveCatanduanes #LoveThePhilippines