BANGKA KARERA—A few residents participated in the bangka karera (boat race) held along a river in Binmaley last Wednesday (January 18). The activity was part of the town’s annual Sigay Festival, celebrating Binmaley’s fish harvests. Punch photo by CESAR RAMIREZ.
PAKWAN FESTIVAL—Thirty-six-year-old Jeypee Castil arranges the watermelon (pakwan) he is selling at his makeshift stall in Poblacion, Bani. The town of Bani, known for its sweet watermelons, is currently holding its annual Pakwan Festival, attracting tourists from various parts of Pangasinan. Punchphoto by CESAR RAMIREZ.
AQUACULTURE DAY—Some of the catfish or hito, and malaga or rabbitfish (insert photos), entries are on display before the competition to select the heaviest bangus (milkfish), malaga (rabbitfish), and hito (catfish) at the Binmaley Training Center on Wednesday (January 28). This is part of the aquaculture day celebration during the annual Sigay Festival. Punchphoto by CESAR RAMIREZ.
