at the entrance of the town square
Deciding for my a post for my site as a freelance writer, I remembered our short trip to Pototan with my parents. I remember how excited I was to write something about this festival and here I am, sharing “Iwag 2008″ and promoting this Philippine festival.
The Visayan word, “Iwag” means, ” to light” or “to put light”…
The Festival of Lights of the municipality of Pototan in Iloilo is an annual showcase of different Christmas lights. The whole town center, from their town plaza and government offices close to the town square is lit up..
my son with the Nativity scene as his backdrop
The fountain at the heart of the town square
The tallest Tree filled with little "parols"
Pototan which is a few kilometers from Iloilo is also known as the biggest rice producer in the whole province. But during Christmas season, people from neighboring towns and cities flock to their town square to witness this impressive display of Christmas lights.
The good thing about this occasion is that the decorations are pertaining to Filipino Christmas. You can see different stars, known as “parols” and the traditional nativity scene or “belen“.
It is not surprising why Pototan is called the “Christmas Capital of Western Visayas“.
the police station was lit up
another government office lit up
Pototan's Municipal Town Hall
If you visit this place during night time during the holidays, you will really feel Christmas.. and if you are a freelance writer deciding what post to make during the holidays, Iwag is the one!
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When will this be? I have been a spectator of Iwag for the past two years..I obviously wouldn’t miss this year’s..thanks for visiting my site phlo13!