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Page 1 of 2 BINIRAYAN FESTIVALEvery last week of April of the year, the province girds foe the Binirayan festiva. Binirayan from the word “biray” or boat ride literally means-a place where the boats dock-and this significant occasion of revelry and color depicts the cradle of Antiqueños noble heritage. Thus, to rekindle the essence of the festival, a reenactment of the Malayan Landing and Settlement is staged at the mouth of Malandog river in Hamtic, the exact location where the historic event took at place 1200. The yearly Mardi Gras and Ati-ati competition, and the prestigious Lin-ay kang Antique pageant show casing the beauty of the mind, character, and physical appearance of young Antiqueñas are among the highlights of the festival that gets better with the passing time.The Binirayan Festival is celebrated every last week of April.Kruuhhaay!!!
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