Halaran . . . Sinadya sa Halaran

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1975 painted a new picture for festivities in Capiz.  Former Governor Cornelio Villareal together with a group of cultural elites in Capiz, Melquiades Pugne, Ofelia Rendon, Angel Rendon, Sammy Villagracia and Josefa Argos conceived  “Halaran”. Halaran from the Bisayan word “halad” meaning giving and sharing was suggested by Josefa Argos.  Capicenos are noted to be religious people and Halaran originated from the concept of giving thanksgiving for the blessings received for the past year. On June 22 – 24, 1975 the first Halaran was held.  On the week of the festivity,   the sound from the budyong and the tultugan characterized the pamukaw-pukaw, a dawn parade, heralded the start of the festivities.  The Festivity is highlighted by a mass, a cultural parade from the Villareal Stadium to Baybay, a reenactment of the Barter of Panay and cultural dances depicting the Spanish and American eras.  There was also streetdancing and merrymaking, called sadsad, on the last day of the festivity.
                In the succeeding years, an agro-industrial fair, “Mutya sang Halaran”, “On-the-Spot Art Contests” , medical-dental mission, fun-run, sports fests called “Hampang Capisnon”, fluvial parade, cultural presentation called “Dagway Capisnon” were added activities.  To add more excitement and glamour  to the festivity, beauty titlists, entertainment celebrities, political figures and cultural groups from other provinces were invited.
                Halaran underwent several changes in the dates of celebration. In 1981, Halaran was moved to the first week of July.  The following year, it was again moved to the first week of October.  The biggest change was made in 1992 when former Governor Esteban Contreras, under reason of austerity, fused Halaran with Roxas City’s Fiesta Celebration, “Sinadya”.   The festivity was then called “Sinadya sa Halaran”. Though, the infusion stirred criticisms, it continued till now.
                With the fusion of two festivities, Sinadya sa Halaran offered a different flavor to the cultural celebration in the province.  To highlight both festivities, the first three days are laid for Halaran which feature the festivals of the different municipalities of the province, while Sinadya centers on Roxas City’s way of life with focus on being the “seafood capital of the country” and the last day of the festivity is the religious activity which usually falls on the Roxas City fiesta day.
                Behind all the blare and adrenaline rush of the celebration, there is more to Sinadya sa Halaran.  It is not just a charade of culture, it is also a showcase of economic advancement and a profound manifestation of gratitude to the Almighty for blessings received.  All the more, Sinadya sa Halaran depicts unity among leaders from both the provincial and city governments and the cooperation from GO’s, NGO’s and other institutions.
                From the beat of the tultugan to the pulsates of the drums; from the shabby banana and coco leaves attires to the modernized colorful saya, patadyong and kimona; from the higantes to the giant seafood mascots; from the seafood fests to food smorgasbords; from the faint candle lights to the colorful neon lights, Sinadya sa Halaran evolved as one of the major festivities in the country.

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