When:

The festival officially kicked off as early as March 30 and will culminate on May 1

Where:

Dagupan City, Pangasinan

What it is:

• A yearly event in Pangasinan first initiated by Mayor Benjamin Lim in 2002.
• The festival aims at promoting the city’s local bangus (milkfish) industry.
• In 2003, the Guinness Book of World Records recognized the “Kalutan ed Dagupan” as the Longest Barbecue of the World.

Highlights:

• “Kalutan ed Dagupan” – everyone is enjoined to partake the longest barbecue party;
• 101 Ways to Cook Bangus – seasoned cooks showcase their talent preparing the succulent bangus in many distinctive delicacies;
• Gilon! Gilon! ed Dalan – a colorful street dancing competition depicting the bountiful harvest of bangus; and,
• Bangus Rodeo – bangus growers showcase their best products and sport their food-processing skills.

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Find out more, including detailed schedule of activities, from the Bangus Festival 2011 Official Website.

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