Mayohan sa Tayabas 2018 | Come one, Come all!

Mayohan sa Tayabas 2018: Come one, Come all!

The month of May is upon us! Does it ring a bell? 


It does if you happen to be in Quezon province where May is almost synonymous with bright and colorful festivals - like that of “Pahiyas sa Lucban.”


But don't you know there’s one more place you shouldn’t fail to visit while in Quezon? That’s the City of Tayabas, my beloved hometown where the MAYOHAN festival is being held.









OVERVIEW

Mayohan sa Tayabasis an annual week-long celebration in honoring and thanksgiving San Isidro Labrador, the Patron Saint of the farmers for a bountiful harvest.


This festival has evolved since it first started in 1988 by the late film director Orlando R. Nadres and former town Mayor Dr. Faustino “Dondi” Silang.


With the involvement of 66 “barangays” showcasing each of their products and crafts, more and more tourists are now coming to this homey place.




Mayohan sa Tayabas 2018

This year's Mayohan which kicked off way too early, May 4 - 19 is probably the longest and most jam-packed celebration to date, with series of events and media coverage including ABS-CBN’s Umagang Kay Ganda, Tapatan ni Tunying, Salamat Dok etc.

As seen on Umagang Kay Ganda

Mayohan sa Tayabas: Come one, Come all!


Mayohan sa Tayabas: Come one, Come all!


Mayohan sa Tayabas: Come one, Come all!

The local Tourism department must be doing their job really well. A big kudos to all of you! 

For a complete list of events, check out their FB page here https://www.facebook.com/tourismoftayabascity/.








HIGHLIGHTS


Parada ng Baliskog opens the celebration.

Mayohan sa Tayabas Parada ng Baliskog


Mayohan sa Tayabas Parada ng Baliskog

"A grand, colorful and folksy 'Parada ng Baliskog' welcomes guests to Mayohan Festival. "kog" means arc, a welcome arc. The more imaginative decked it with local flowers and play. 

Yearly, 66 barangays, government, and non-government organizations, art groups join the parade. 

A display of baliskog made from indigenous materials like coco leaf, coco husk, bamboo poles, bull, rattan, dried flowers, and tistis filled the streets of Tayabas and joyously welcome visitors and the summer season."








Hagisan ng Suman 

Hagisan ng Suman


Hagisan ng Suman

"Suman is the ritual gift of Hagisan. Hagisan is an opportunity for the Tayabasin to share their prosperity.

Bundles of Suman are gaily tied in a bamboo called bagakay, exhibited and installed at households along the procession route. 

As soon as the image of San Isidro passes by, the bagakay must be emptied of its colorful array of abundance, which aside from human, includes banana, mango, buko, pineapple and other local farm produce. 


In most houses, human and other farm produce are no longer tied in bagakay, they simply throw them with passion and great enthusiasm from their decks, balconies, or windows to the multitudes of peasants and workers. Hagisan means throwing or sharing away."


Source: http://tayabas.gov.ph/index.php/the-city/festivals









On personal notes...
Since this is my first time (after nth years of not coming home each month of May) to experience Mayohan festival with my kids, I’m just amazed to see how far our small town has grown to be progressive and more city-like. (Ohh it’s now a city, I forgot hehe.)


But still, some places remain to be beautiful in my eyes…

Minor Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel 
Minor Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel
Church facade. Locally referred to as "Susi ng Tayabas" (Key of Tayabas) because it's built in the shape of a key. It is the largest church in the province of Quezon.

Minor Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel
View from the entrance


Casa Comunidad de Tayabas
Casa Comunidad de Tayabas
Casa Comunidad is a national historic landmark which houses the local museum and the municipal library.


Malagonlong Bridge
Malagonlong Bridge
This bridge is one of the oldest and longest stone arched bridges found in the province of Quezon


Mt. Banahaw
Mt. Banahaw
the scenic view of Mt. Banahaw


Some food still close to my heart...



  Pinoy delicacies I'll never get tired eating
Pinoy delicacies I'll never get tired of eating :)

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And the people, ahh they never change...still warm and friendly. That's the true Tayabense.









Meanwhile, let me share with you some personal photos I've taken at the park. I just looove the overall design of the place - the colorful banderitas, the bright sunflowers and the life-size carabaos on display create a festive atmosphere. My kids really enjoyed there!


Mayohan sa Tayabas
All smiles for Kuya and baby :)


Mayohan sa Tayabas
There she goes...

Mayohan sa Tayabas
Groufie!


Mayohan sa Tayabas
I'm not looking at the cam again hehe

Mayohan sa Tayabas
the obligatory groufie with my Nanay, Ate and kids at City Hall's facade coz it only happens once!


Mayohan sa Tayabas
Look at the cam baby!


Mayohan sa Tayabas
Baby's tired now


So that's about it, lovelies! Come and join "Mayohan sa Tayabas!"As we say it in our local dialect, "Parini na, yanong saya!"




Cheers!
Joan


Updated: May 17, 2018




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