BILA BILA FESTIVAL IN MARINDUQUE

Hemmed in by jungle-clad mountains with obscured cave formations and lapped by powdery white sand seashores, Marinduque  has such an attractive uncooked magnificence that solely intrepid vacationers who dare to discover it might probably unravel. Greatest identified for Moriones Competition celebrated through the Lenten season, this bountiful province has one other pageant  that’s worthy of consideration – Bila Bila Competition.

WHAT IS BILA BILA FESTIVAL?

Bila Bila means butterfly within the native language in Marinduque. The province is called the “Butterfly Capital of the Philippines” with roughly 11 butterfly farms scattered primarily within the cities of Boac and Gasan. Therefore, Bila Bila Competition (Butterfly Competition), is a celebration of butterflies and its conservation in addition to the thriving butterfly farming in Marinduque.

WHEN IS BILA BILA FESTIVAL CELEBRATED?

Bila Bila Competition was initially celebrated through the feast of the Immaculate Concepcion – each eighth of December. However as a result of the pageant typically will get cancelled as a result of wet season, it was ultimately moved to the summer season month of Could through the Flores de Mayo, a particular Marian devotion.

HISTORY OF BILA BILA FESTIVAL IN MARINDUQUE

A butterfly occasion was believed to be first conceptualized by a barangay official who was very enthusiastic about butterflies. The occasion turned successful and was replicated by different cities.

Finally in 2002, a municipal ordinance entitled “Tree Farming and Butterfly Propagation Ordinance of 2002” was based and declared Boac as a sanctuary for all butterfly species and ordered the preservation of the surroundings to guard them. This ordinance additionally began Bila Bila Competition. As one among its part states, “At any time when applicable, the discharge of the butterflies will ultimately develop into an everyday function of social gatherings, resembling weddings, birthdays, baptisms, anniversary celebrations, and can develop into an everyday function of the normal “putong” (crown) and welcoming of dignitaries, guests, and friends.”

PUTONG OF MARINDUQUE

I used to be fortunate sufficient to expertise this on our current journey to Marinduque for the Bila Bila Competition organized by the Division of Tourism – MIMAROPA. Through the conventional “putong” (additionally known as “tubong”) held at Marinduque Capitol the place we had been welcomed by the dancing manunubongs (ritual initiators).

Putong is believed to be a ritual dance of thanksgiving, therapeutic, and veneration, a ceremony distinctive to Marinduque, which has been practiced for many years. It’s noticed otherwise in every city. For instance, in Boac, had been we skilled putong, there model is called Sinalampakutan (sari-saring putong) or Putong ng mga taga-bayan.

The manunubongs carried with them a basket stuffed with flowers, palm leaves, and cash, and a handmade crown whereas dancing. The crown is then positioned on our heads and the contents of the hampers showered on us.

BUTTERFLY FARMS IN MARINDUQUE

As per the Nationwide Museum of Marinduque, of the 927 butterfly species within the Philippines , one-third are endemic. And 600 species of those are present in Marinduque. This explains the thriving butterfly farm in Marinduque, contributing to about 85% of the Philippines export of pupa and butterflies to the US, Canada, Middles East, Europe, Singapore, and New Zealand.

As talked about above, there are about 11 butterfly farms round Marinduque. We visited MARL Bugs and Butterfly Tradition based in 1990 by Leodegario Layro, a butterfly breeder. They’ve a butterfly backyard oozing with crops, flowers, orchids, and butterflies. Additionally they domesticate butterflies and promote pupae abroad.

• MARL Bugs and Butterfly Tradition
  Deal with: Brgy.Amoingan, Boac, Marinduque
• Open Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  Contact #: 0928 410 1249

HOW TO GET TO MARINDUQUE

DALAHICAN PORT TO MOGPOG, MARINDUQUE

1.RIDE A BUS FROM CUBAO OR BUENDIA TO DALAHICAN PORT, IN LUCENA (QUEZON).

JAC Liner bus has hourly journeys day by day from 2:00 AM to 10 PM at JAC Liner Cubao Bus Terminal and midnight journeys at 11:00 PM to 12:00 PM. They’ve 24 hours operation trouble their Cubao and Buendia Bus Terminal to Dalahican Port in Lucena, Quezon. Bus fare is roughly ₱324 ($6), and journey time is roughly 4 hours.

Alternatively, you may experience a JAC Liner Bus on to Marinduque at JAC Liner Cubao Terminal. Boarding time is 3:00 PM, departure time is 4:00 PM.

2.RIDE A FERRY TO BALANACAN PORT IN MOGPOG MARINDUQUE.

• Dalahican Port (Lucena, Quezon) to Balanacan Port (Mogpog, Marinduque)

At Dalahican Port, board a ferry to Balanacan Port, Marinduque. Common ferry fare through Starhorse Delivery Line is roughly ₱470 ($9), pupil fare is ₱400 ($7), senior citizen fare is ₱335 ($6), and half fare is ₱235 ($4). Journey time is roughly 2.5 – 3 hours.
Montenegro Line additionally has day by day journeys to Balanacan Port. Ferry fare begins at ₱470 ($9).

WHERE TO STAY IN MARINDUQUE

BILA BILA FESTIVAL, MARINDUQUE ITINERARY

Right here’s a pattern Marinduque Itinerary for Bila Bila Competition created by Dream Favors Journey and Excursions, a DOT-accredited tour operator in Marinduque. DOT MIMAROPA booked a tour with them throughout our current journey to Marinduque.

• Dream Favors Journey and Excursions
• Contact #: +63 969 517 6325 / (042) 332 0371
• Electronic mail: [email protected]
• Tour Inclusion: Lodge lodging, lunch, dinner, breakfast, tour information, van service, entrances or environmental charges

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