The 2024 Magayon Hinuptanan Festival of Moises Padilla town in Negros Occidental kicked off Friday, March 15, and will run until March 19.
Mayor Ella Celestina Garcia Yulo lauded the full cooperation of the 15 barangays of the town who participated in the opening program.
The newest addition to the festival is the Nilaga-an Village.
The town being the livestock capital of the province is also known for its tasty “Nilaga” (pork or beef stew), Yulo said..
A Lechon Festival was also held.
Yulo and Negros Occidental Board Member Rita Gatuslao cut the ribbon to open the Lechon Festival and Nilaga-an Village.
They also opened the Agro-Trade Fair that showcases the agricultural products of the town.
During the opening program the 15 candidates of the Magayon Hinuptanan Festival Queen pageant were also presented.
Rep. Emilio Yulo III (Neg. Occ., 5th District) congratulated the local officials headed by Yulo for the successful holding of the event on Friday.*