Celebrations in New Washington Aklan

PACTO DE SANGRE: NEW WASHINGTON’S FINEST CELEBRATION

New Washington is best known in the province of Aklan for the Blood Compact Celebration or for its Spanish term Pacto de Sangre every 3rd of March. This tradition has been a significant part in the history of New Washington.

The annual celebration of the  Blood Compact is a commemoration for the Aklanon heroes who have sacrificed their own lives just to liberate their fellow Filipinos from the colonization of the Spanish forces. The Pacto de Sangre or the Blood Compact happened in Sitio Kuntang, Ochando, New Washington, Aklan on March 23, 1897. The Aklanon Katipuneros who fought the Spanish regime were Romualdo Dalida, Isidro Jimenez, Cornelio Delfin, Valeriano Dalida, Benito Motus, Albino Rabaria, Teodorico Motus, and Juan Dalida.

These heroes risked their lives to uphold the freedom and independence the Filipino people were fighting for. The Katipuneros wounded their wrists and used their blood to sign a document. This act is a sign of their grievances against the Spanish regime. The document being signed expressed their revolts against the Spanish authorities. Moreover, this blood compact has also been a considered as a representation of eternal friendship and brotherhood. The pact was then remembered as one of the most important events in the Philippines history and paved way to the annual celebration of commemorating the Blood Compact in the small town of New Washington.

The municipality of New Washington takes pride in celebrating this event every year. During this celebration, the entire poblacion offers a festive spirit through the lively music and decors. The local folks prepare lots of exciting activities. These activities include the main highlight which is the Search for Ms. Pacto de Sangre, wherein, different beautiful ladies representing the different Barangays comprising the town of New Washington, will vie over the crown. The search culminates a fireworks display after the winner is announced. There is a Food Festival in the plaza of the Poblacion, where you can find the different cuisines prepared by the people of New Washington. There are also some provincial bands performing during the Food Fest to let the visitors enjoy their time while eating. Lots of activities are lined up that will surely make the visitors crave for more. In addition to this, the people residing in poblacion prepared foods for the visitors who will come to their place.

The Blood Compact celebration is one great proof of how great the Katipuneros were. How brave they were to fought for the freedom of our country and how rich our culture is.

New Washington is best known in the province of Aklan for the Blood Compact Celebration or for its Spanish term Pacto de Sangre every 3rd of March. This tradition has been a significant part in the history of New Washington.

The annual celebration of the  Blood Compact is a commemoration for the Aklanon heroes who have sacrificed their own lives just to liberate their fellow Filipinos from the colonization of the Spanish forces. The Pacto de Sangre or the Blood Compact happened in Sitio Kuntang, Ochando, New Washington, Aklan on March 23, 1897. The Aklanon Katipuneros who fought the Spanish regime were Romualdo Dalida, Isidro Jimenez, Cornelio Delfin, Valeriano Dalida, Benito Motus, Albino Rabaria, Teodorico Motus, and Juan Dalida.

These heroes risked their lives to uphold the freedom and independence the Filipino people were fighting for. The Katipuneros wounded their wrists and used their blood to sign a document. This act is a sign of their grievances against the Spanish regime. The document being signed expressed their revolts against the Spanish authorities. Moreover, this blood compact has also been a considered as a representation of eternal friendship and brotherhood. The pact was then remembered as one of the most important events in the Philippines history and paved way to the annual celebration of commemorating the Blood Compact in the small town of New Washington.

The municipality of New Washington takes pride in celebrating this event every year. During this celebration, the entire poblacion offers a festive spirit through the lively music and decors. The local folks prepare lots of exciting activities. These activities include the main highlight which is the Search for Ms. Pacto de Sangre, wherein, different beautiful ladies representing the different Barangays comprising the town of New Washington, will vie over the crown. The search culminates a fireworks display after the winner is announced. There is a Food Festival in the plaza of the Poblacion, where you can find the different cuisines prepared by the people of New Washington. There are also some provincial bands performing during the Food Fest to let the visitors enjoy their time while eating. Lots of activities are lined up that will surely make the visitors crave for more. In addition to this, the people residing in poblacion prepared foods for the visitors who will come to their place.

The Blood Compact celebration is one great proof of how great the Katipuneros were. How brave they were to fought for the freedom of our country and how rich our culture is. From then on it is remembered as one of the historical places in the country.

The Late Jaime Cardinal Lachica Sin

Jaime Lachica Sin (August 31, 1928 – June 21, 2005) (Chinese name: 辛海梅; 辛海棉 Xīn Hǎiméi; Xīn Hǎimián) was the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Manila. A Chinese Filipino, Sin was known for his instrumental role in the People Power Revolution which toppled the regime of Ferdinand Marcos and installed Corazon Aquino as president of the Philippines. During his reign, he was considered an influential and charismatic leader of the Filipino people having led another "people power" revolution in 2001. He died at the age of 76 on 21 June 2005 due to complications to his kidneys as a result of diabetes.

Sin was born in New Washington, Aklan, Philippines to Juan Sin (of Chinese ancestry) and Máxima Lachica (of Aklanon ancestry). He was the seventh of sixteen children. He eventually left his childhood home and his family to study inSt. Vincent Ferrer Seminary, and was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Jaroon 3 April 1954. He was the first rector of St. Pius X Seminary in Lawaan Hills,Roxas City, Capiz, serving from 1957 to 1967. On February 29, 1960, he was named Domestic Prelate (present-day, honorary prelate with the title of Monsignor. He was appointed auxiliary bishop of Jaro on February 10, 1967, and was ordained as bishop of the titular see of Obba on 18 March of that year. On 15 March 1972, Sin was appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Jaro, taking on administrative roles in the archdiocese, while holding the titular see of Massa Lubrense. On 8 October 1972, Sin was appointed Archbishop of Jaro, taking full supervision of the archdiocese.

Sin's service as Archbishop of Jaro ended with his appointment on 21 January 1974 to the larger archdiocese seated in the nation's capital of Manila. Sin was officially installed as Archbishop of Manila at the Manila Cathedral on 19 March 1974. On 24 May 1976, Pope Paul VI made him a member of the College of Cardinals, creating him Cardinal Priest of the titular church ofSanta Maria ai Monti. He remained the youngest member of the College until 1983.

New Washington Celebrates the birth anniversary of the late Jaime Cardinal Lachica Sin

Karanza Sa Banwa

Karanza sa Banwa is an event held in Municipal Auditorium and Sports Complex where you can witness and be amaze by the different talents of the people of New Washington.

Opening of Christmas Lights
            Opening of Lights was held at the New Washington Plaza(November 15, 2012) where there is a contest between the different barangays in New Washington.

Search For Bb. Kakaibang Lahi 2012

              This search is exclusive only for gay contestants where you can witness the funny sides and their amazing talents. It has really brought happiness to the people because of the crazy vibe.