Dinahit Festival

“Dinahit” refers to the wind-driven sailing vessel with
two outriggers. It was derived from the local term “pinagadahit” meaning to drag
to shore or safety.

It is celebrated during the month of April after Holy Week (mostly
celebrated from April 8 to April 15).

It is the oldest festival in Catanduanes that promotes the celebration of
farmers and fishermen in their good catch and harvest and gives honor to those
who labor under the sun and above the sea. Dinahit Festival was born in pursuit
of retracing the history and culture of maritime ancestors. It promotes life,
protection of the environment, nourishment of the local culture and cultivation of
technology all in harmony toward the island’s progress. The festival features
regatta and palayag contest, carabao race, trade fair, kite flying, festival street
dance competition, disco sa honasan, beauty pageants and other fun and
exciting activities for locals and tourists alike.

The Dinahit logo constitutes the vital elements of life – fire, water, earth
and wind – in an intricate balance. The centrality of the Dinahit represents the
core tradition of Catandunganon that is in harmony with nature. The entirety of
the logo symbolizes life (science), a way of life (culture) and technology (material
culture) defining the essence of a people living in an island.

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