Lingga-anay Sa Panay
Lingga-anay is the annual municipal fiesta of the town as a display of its rich cultural histoy and its vast marine resources. During these events, the municipal government together with the town people celebrated its cultural heritage in connection to the Christian faith. A street dance is held through the heart of the town. Accompanying with the beat of "Escostis". According to the Town Mayor Hon. Dante Bermejo, the street dance of the town is different from other festivities because instead of a dance with a drum beats, the town fiesta is celebrated with a street dance accompanying rondalla, which are the distinct feature of escotis.
Escotis is an indigenous dance of the Panayanos to test the strength of a newly constructed house involving couples who are obliged to perform the dance in a festive manner. The street dancing is staged throughout the four-day fiesta celebration. Initial participating groups come from Panay Central Elementary School, Commissioner Luis Asis National High School, Agbalo National High School, and Pawa Elementary School.
The entire event is participated by all people all over the town and its visitors. The municipal government held some activities such as painting and kite flying contest and agri-fishery biggest product contest. At night, a spectacular fireworks display is held together with the coronation of the town fiesta queen.
The entire event is participated by all people all over the town and its visitors. The municipal government held some activities such as painting and kite flying contest and agri-fishery biggest product contest. At night, a spectacular fireworks display is held together with the coronation of the town fiesta queen.