Sailing into Tradition: The 52nd Paraw Regatta Festival
Colorful paraw participants set sail on vibrant regatta boats from the shores of Arevalo district in Iloilo City on Sunday, 2 March 2025, kicking off the 52nd Paraw Regatta Festival. The longest and largest sailing competition in Southeast Asia, the race spans a 30-kilometer course from Villa Beach to Guimaras Island and back. Established in 1973, the event celebrates the traditional double-outrigger boats, showcasing their importance in Ilonggo maritime heritage.
On Sunday, 2 March 2025, vibrant paraw boats set sail from the shores of Arevalo district in Iloilo City to kick off the 52nd Paraw Regatta Festival. Recognized as the largest and longest sailing competition in Southeast Asia, the event features a 30-kilometer race from Villa Beach to Guimaras Island and back. Established in 1973, the festival highlights the traditional double-outrigger boats, celebrating their importance in Ilonggo maritime heritage
