What is the Rosquillos Festival?
It has been Liloan’s culture to celebrate the Rosquillos Festival for decades. How did it start?
Rosquillos
The name “Rosquillos Festival” finds its origins in the rosquillos themselves, a creation by Margarita Frasco in 1907. Frasco, also known as Titay, crafted these round, flat, golden-brown biscuits with a distinctive snaggy edge. Her recipe ingeniously combined basic kitchen ingredients like flour, eggs, shortening, sugar, and baking powder.
The History of Rosquillos Festival
In the past, Liloan town celebrated the Parola Festival, inspired by the Bagacay Lighthouse, affectionately referred to as “parola,” located in Barangay Catarman. Constructed in 1857 during the Spanish colonial period, the tower served as a vital navigational aid and was commissioned under Executive Order No. 28 by Governor General William Howard Taft on July 28, 1903.
The Rosquillos Festival was implemented by the local government of Liloan in 2008. This fest pays homage to the town’s rich history and culinary heritage, particularly focusing on the iconic rosquillos, a product that is both unique and synonymous with Liloan.
The Rosquillos Festival serves as a platform to bolster tourism, invigorate the local economy, and commemorate the distinctive culture and culinary traditions of Liloan town.
Activities
The festival’s major events serve as a vibrant showcase of Liloan’s talent, rich customs, and enduring traditions. They also symbolize the town’s unity, resilience, and collective milestones, both big and small.
Highlighted activities encompass diverse attractions, including beauty pageants like the Queen of Liloan and Festival Queen, dynamic street dances, ceremonial showdowns, grand parades, motorcades, a spectrum of entertainment options, and essential socio-medical services such as medical missions and mass weddings. Additionally, the festival hosts various competitions, a fluvial procession, solemn high masses, and spirited disco celebrations, among other engaging events.
In summary, the Rosquillos Festival serves as a vibrant testament to the resilience and unity of Liloan town. Through its diverse array of events and activities, the festival not only showcases the town’s rich talent and cultural heritage but also fosters a sense of community and celebration among all Liloanons.
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