"Retracing our roots; Celebrating our greatness.ǃ? The Binirayan Festival was first witnessed on January 11-13, 1974, organized by Governor Evelio B. Javier in an effort to revisit the past and relive the provinceǃÙs noble heritage. In this way, Evelio Javier believed the Antique√±o could gain confidence in charting his future. After many years, the festival has evolved into one of the longest-running cultural festivals in the country, touted by many as the first original cultural festival in the region. From the Binirayan Foundation, Inc. - Villavert St., San Jose de Buenavista, Antique.

Tugbong (t¿ˆgb√Ùng) is a Pandan-karay-a word meaning, to go to town. During town fiestas, almost everybody goes √®tugbong√?√π to be part of or to witness the annual celebration of thanksgiving and merrymaking. Tugbong Festival is a Pandananon way of coming together to showcase the best of its cultural heritage in all aspects of life from the height, length and breadth of its geographic location. Tugbong Festival is a means of promoting Pandan√≠s best. √®Tugbong√?√π for a noble cause - a sustainable development of Pandan, with the aspiration that although there is diversity, Pandananons will have unity - Pandan, Antique.