Evolution and Contributions of Festivals in Guimaras

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the different festivals in Guimaras and identify the significant contributions of the festivals in the Island of Guimaras using a qualitative research design. This study used the qualitative research design. The data were gathered from the people in the tourism industry in the province of Guimaras and in five municipalities in the province for the past five years. Result of the study showed that there were two provincial festivals, fiv e festivals represent each of the municipalities and fifteen festivals represents different barangays in the province. Festivals in the Island of Guimaras contributed to the visitors’ Arrival in the Province. The tremendous increase in the number of Local excursionists which ranked first is noted for the past five years. Local tourists ranked second. Foreign excursionist ranked third and foreign tourists ranked fourth. When monthly arrivals are taken into consideration, the month of May ranked first, March ranked second and April ranked third. Another contribution of festivals in the province was evident in its notably increasing Agri-trade and Tourism Fair Sales for the past six years.