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🌊🎉 HINUGYAW SA KADAGATAN FESTIVAL 2026 🎉🌊

Get ready, Carlesanons! The much-awaited Hinugyaw sa Kadagatan Festival 2026 is here, bringing together culture, sports, environmental initiatives, culinary showcases, music, pageantry, and community celebrations from June 20 to July 5, 2026.

📅 Check out the official Schedule of Activities and mark your calendars for exciting events such as:
🏀 Carles Da Best 3x3 Basketball Tournament
🏓 CPC: Pickleball Tournament
💼 People's Day, Job Fair & One-Stop-Shop
🌿 Bakhawanihan Mangrove Preservation Program
👑 Lin-ay Sang Carles 2026
🎨 Carles Da Best: Mural Painting Contest
🚣 Dragon Boat Mania
🚣 Bankarada
🎭 Hinugyaw sa Kadagatan Hugpong-Saot Competition
🎶 Carles Da Best: Music Fest
🐾 Carles da Best: Fur-Ever Fiesta Pet Parade
🍽️ Carles Da Best: One Town-One Dish Culinary Contest and many more!

Join us as we celebrate the vibrant culture, rich heritage, and thriving coastal community of Carles. Let us come together in unity, pride, and festivity for another unforgettable Hinugyaw sa Kadagatan!

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🌊𝙂𝙀𝙏 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝘿𝙔 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝘾𝘼𝙍𝙇𝙀𝙎 𝘿𝘼 𝘽𝙀𝙎𝙏 𝘿𝙍𝘼𝙂𝙊𝙉𝘽𝙊𝘼𝙏 𝙈𝘼𝙉𝙄𝘼 2026!🛶

Be part of the celebration as this exciting activity takes center stage during the 3rd Hinugyaw sa Kadagatan Festival and Foundation Day of Carles!

📅 Date: July 4, 2026 (Sunday)
⏰ Time: To be arranged
📍 Venue: Pilar Bay, in front of Carles Sea Wall

Organized by the LGU of Carles together with Iloilo Dragons Dragon Boat Club Inc., this will feature a spectacular exhibition race showcasing 4 dragon boats! Watch as teams display their strength and synchronization in a thrilling water show.

✨ What to expect:
- Theme: Strength, Unity, Victory | Motto: "One Paddle. One Heart. Da Best!"
- Pre-event activities: Community workshop and water testing on July 3
- Professional set-up with standard boats, safety equipment, and trained officials
- Awards include medals, trophies, and cash prizes for top performers
- A meaningful celebration of bayanihan, environmental care, and local pride

More than just a display of skill, this event promotes eco-tourism and supports the local economy while highlighting the beauty of Carles’ waters.

🎇 Bring your family and friends! Admission is absolutely FREE! Come cheer loud and proud!

🌊🐉 Calling All Dragon Boat Club Teams Worldwide! 🌍✨

The 5th Puerto Princesa International Dragon Boat Festival is here — and it’s bigger, bolder, and more exhilarating than ever!

📅 October 28 – November 1, 2026
📍 Baywalk, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines
💰 Up to ₱1 Million in Cash Prizes!

Join us in the tropical paradise of Palawan, where limestone cliffs meet crystal-clear waters, and the roar of paddlers echoes across the bay. This is more than a race — it’s a celebration of unity, strength, and the global dragon boat community.

Secure your spot now! Rally your team, polish your paddles, and prepare for an unforgettable adventure on the waters of Palawan.

We can’t wait to welcome you to the Philippines for this spectacular event. Let’s paddle together, race together, and celebrate together!

Register Here: https://forms.gle/mDfH9XoCnm1MGTE5A