Samar Day
Samar Day is a Foundation Day celebrated in Samar Province, Philippines. It is currently celebrated on 11 August, but festivities start several days earlier.[1]
Background
Samar Day was initially celebrated on 10 November, marking the day that Samar Island was established as a province.[2] During the Marcos period of martial law, the date of the celebration was moved to August 23.[2] The date was changed again when it was moved to 11 August in the late 1970s to honor the day that the Queen of Spain established Samar as a separate province from Leyte.[3]
Celebrations and events
Mutya Han Samar
Mutya Han Samar is a provincial-wide beauty pageant held annually (since 1980) on August 9 in Catbalogan, the provincial capital of Samar, Philippines. The pageant is one of the activities of the Samar Day celebrations.[4]
References
- ^ Labro, Vicente S. (16 August 2013). "A festive day of pride for Samareños". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
- ^ a b Labro, Ven (15 August 2013). "Festival competition highlights 2013 Samar Day celebration". Manila News Online. Manila News. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
- ^ Labro, Vicente S. (16 August 2013). "A festive day of pride for Samareños". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
- ^ Article; August 2012; Samar News online; retrieved .
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