Dayaw Dalan Festival San Jacinto, Ticao

The DAYAW DALAN FESTIVAL  is an annual festivity in the municipality of San Jacinto in Ticao held from May 1-3 in honor of its patron saint, Santo Cristo de Burgos.

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Dayaw is an old Tigaonon term which means "to show off, parade or display." In its strictest meaning, dayaw is to present with pride what is distinctly and essentially inherent in a person. Dalan on the other hand, means in olden times, a mountain trail which now includes path, street and highway.