Last weekend, November 5 to be exact, I had a chance to witnessed one of Negros Occidental's colorful celebration, the Pintaflores Festival. Like many other festivity around the country, Pintaflores is a street and ritual dance parade depicting the victory of good against evil and thanksgiving for the bountiful blessings.
It was around mid noon when we arrived in San Carlos City, the sun was way over our head and burning our skin but that did not stop us from enjoying the merriment. I was amazed and overwhelmed by the dancers lavished and colorful costume that looked like giant flowers.
We took pictures of the competing tribal groups assembled in San Carlos pier before proceeding to the 2nd judging stage where Eric happened to be the judge. Because of that we had the privilege to sit and watch the performance on the stage and had the chance of taking good pictures.
Pintaflores is definitely one of a kind unique celebration. I'm already looking forward to next years Pintaflores Festival.
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