Festival celebrations boost San Jose dB tourism arrivals

San Jose de Buenavista has observed significant increase in tourist arrival during months with festivals held in the Municipality in 2012.

Statistics report showed significant increase in the month of November and December when Binirayan Festival - provincial festival, was celebrated.

December, 2012 was quite exceptional with  arrival statistics of more than double than that of the same period in 2011.

In 2011, an unexpected spike in tourism arrival was recorded on the month of February when the 25th death anniversary of  the late governor Evelio B. Javier was celebrated. 

Tourism statistics report is gathered from registered accommodation establishments in the Municipality.

Tribu Mandaragat is Kasadyahan 2013 4th Runner-Up

Tribu Mandaragat of San Jose de Buenavista wass awarded as 4th Runner-Up in the recently held Kasadyahan Region Cultural Competition.

Kasadyahan aims to showcase and celebrate the cultural heritage of participating local government units thru a street dance drama.  The event was an opportunity to showcase the cultural heritage of the Province of Antique represented by San Jose de Buenavista and a platform to promote San Jose de Buenavista as a tourist destination.

Tribu Mandaragat was composed of students from Antique National School.

Kasadyahan Cultural Dance Results:

Major Award:
Champion - Salakayan – Miagao, Iloilo
1st runner-up - Tribu Kaing – Leon, Iloilo
2nd runner-up - Tribu Bayluhay – San Joaquin, Iloilo
3rd runner-up - Tribu Pagdayaw – Dumarao, Capiz
4th runner-up - Tribu Mandaragat – San Jose de Buenavista, Antique

Special Award:
Best Choreography -Salakayan – Miagao, Iloilo
Best Choreographer -Salakayan – Miagao, Iloilo
Best Music - Tribu Kaing – Leon, Iloilo
Best Musical Director -Tribu Kaing – Leon, Iloilo
Best in Costume - Tribu Kaing – Leon, Iloilo
Best Performance - Salakayan – Miagao, Iloilo
Best in Street Dance - Salakayan – Miagao, Iloilo


 *Kodus to Antique National School!