KADAGATAN FESTIVAL is a celebration of thanksgiving for the blessings
and bounty during seafaring, fishing expedition and fish farming
endeavors not just of the fishermen but the entire populace of Mercedes Municipality. The festival recognizes Mother Nature for its gift of vast
fishing resources, magnificent shorelines and other aquatic potentials. It is a week-long celebration from August 1-8.
It’s original name was
Mercedes Kadagatan Fishtival, conceived during the administration of
Mayor Jimmy P. Lo, Fiscal year 1997. The Mercedes Kadagatan Fishtival is among the registered festivals in
the Bicol Region under the Department of Tourism which has become a
yearly activity. It was then featured in the calendar of Mercury Drug
Corporation for three (3) edition covering the month of August. The
Mercedes Kadagatan Fishtival was renamed to Kadagatan Festival in
August
2003 under the administration of
Mayor Pepito P. Lo.
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