Hadang Festival 2026
“Hadang san Pagtubas” Carries San Joaquin NHS to Street Dancing Victory
San Joaquin NHS takes the P150,000 grand prize and Best in Costume with "Hadang san Pagtubas."
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Culture & Arts
Stories on culture, heritage, festivals, and the arts.
Twenty Costumes, One Ritual: The Festival Attire of Miss Hadang 2026
At the pre-pageant night held at the CACO Theater on September 1, 2026, the 20 Miss Hadang Festival Queen candidates presented festival costumes drawn from Calbayog's ritual roots, patroness, waters, and livelihood. Best in Festival Costume went to Chrisma Paula P. Rojo of Malajog for "Bahandi san Kailadman."
San Policarpo NHS Bet Crowned Miss Hadang Festival Queen 2026
The San Policarpo NHS bet bested 19 candidates on coronation night, taking the crown along with Best in Evening Gown. Here are the complete results of Miss Hadang Festival Queen 2026.
Calbayognon Singer / Songwriter Saddlepin releases debut album “All That Remains”
Saddlepin, the folk singer-songwriter project of 24-year-old musician Kevin Reyes, has officially released his debut album All That Remains on all major digital streaming platforms under his record label, unstable records.
The Wife Is Also an Artist
Part of the success of the multi-awarded abstractionist and contemporary artist, Raul Isidro is his wife, Annabelle Visenio who is also an artise.
First "Artists Kolektib" Event Highlights Arts Month Celebration
“Artists Kolektib is an occasion that links up artists who give life to our culture, the cultural workers, and educators throughout the island of Samar. . . in the years to come, as this assembly progresses every year, this is seen to help our artists grow to earn recognition in respective fields locally and worldwide,” City Mayor Raymund Uy says in his speech on the occasion of the first conduct of the convergence.
Baking and Tradition: Eastern Samar's "Hinorno" Bread Features Culinary Legacy
In the town of Salcedo in Eastern Samar, a culinary treasure has been silently hidden for over six decades now—- the "hinorno" bread. It is a unique twist on the traditional pan de sal and has become a beloved delicacy for locals and an interesting discovery for food enthusiasts.
Preserving Tradition: The "Gamit" Ritual of the Locsoanon Community
Despite the inroads of modernity in the lives of Borongan City residents, a distinctive community is still able to preserve its unique ancestral traditions. In Barangay Locsoon, a timeless practice known as "Gamit" continues to thrive for more than a century now.
Calbayog Lensman's Photo Scores Grandfinalist in PAGCOR Photography Contest
The photo entry titled “Tara Mag Relax Tayo” by Joel Manadong wins recognition as one of the grand finalists in the Conventional Category of Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation’s (PAGCOR) Photography contest. It is the only entry from Eastern Visayas that made it to the grand finals.
Joel Manadong