Taraw Festival 2026

11/10/2026

08/10/2026

✨ TARAW FESTIVAL 2026 — RECAP! 🦅🌴🎉

From the colorful streets to the unforgettable performances, thrilling competitions, incredible talents, and shared moments of joy—Taraw Festival 2026 was truly one for the books! 💙💛❤️

We celebrated not just a festival, but the culture, creativity, community, and vibrant spirit of El Nido! 🌊✨

A heartfelt SPECIAL THANKS to everyone who became part of this year’s celebration—our hardworking organizers, officials, performers, contestants, sponsors, partners, volunteers, tourism stakeholders, local communities, visitors, and, of course, every El Nidonian who showed their love and support. 🙌❤️

Your energy, passion, and participation made Taraw Festival 2026 a celebration to remember! 🥳

📸 Relive the moments. Feel the energy. Celebrate the memories.

Until we gather again—Mabuhay ang Taraw Festival! Mabuhay ang El Nido! 🦅🌊💙💛❤️

05/10/2026

A Tribute to Our Everyday Heroes: Happy World Teachers' Day! 🍎

As part of our vibrant Taraw Festival celebrations, we dedicated October 4, 2026, to honor the heart and soul of our community—our magigiting na guro—for World Teachers’ Day and the 1st "Teacher, Ikaw Naman!" Recognition! 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫✨

Centered on the theme "Reimagining Teaching: Shaping a Sustainable Future," this special event was all about turning the spotlight on the incredible educators who tirelessly guide, inspire, and mold the next generation. Today, we say: mga Ma'am at Sir, kayo naman ang ating bibigyang-pugay! 🙌❤️

To all our dedicated teachers whose wisdom and patience shape not just minds, but the very future of our town—thank you for your selfless service, passion, and guidance.

Happy World Teachers' Day to all our amazing educators! 🌟

05/10/2026

👑 A Night of Elegance, Charisma, and Royalty! 👑

Last October 3, 2026, the stage lit up as we crowned the exceptional ambassadors of grace, talent, and community pride at the Mr. & Ms. Taraw Festival 2026 Coronation Night!

Huge congratulations to our newly crowned royalty and runners-up:

🏆 MR. & MS. TARAW 2026
Mr. Taraw 2026: Mark Vencent Pasco
Ms. Taraw 2026: Kimberlie Faith Malana

🥇 1st Runners-Up
Mr. Mark Andrei Marcojos
Ms. Justina Faith Norwood

🥈 2nd Runners-Up
Mr. Mark Glenn Santos
Ms. Joice Miagao

To all the candidates who poured their hearts onto the stage, thank you for making this year's festival truly unforgettable! ✨

05/10/2026

Bucana National High School claimed the ultimate glory, taking home the grand championship title at the Taraw Festival Street Dance Competition held last Friday, October 2!

With high-energy choreography, vibrant ex*****on, and unyielding school pride, BNHS captivated both judges and spectators alike, setting the bar high for this year's celebration.

Here is the official list of winners:
🏆 Grand Champion: Bucana National High School
🥇 1st Runner-Up: Bagong Bayan National High School
🥈 2nd Runner-Up: Villa Libertad National High School
🥉 3rd Runner-Up: Barotuan National High School

Congratulations to all the student-performers, dedicated trainers, school heads, and supportive communities for showcasing the best of local talent, culture, and unity! 🎉 high-fives and applause to all participating schools! 🌟🔥

04/10/2026

HAPPY FIESTA IN HONOR OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI! 🙏✨

Today, October 04, 2026, we celebrate not just a festival, but our faith!

As we celebrate TARAW FESTIVAL 2026, we give honor to our beloved patron saint, St. Francis of Assisi — the saint of peace, humility, and love for all creation, a true reflection of the people of El Nido.

May his life inspire us to live with compassion, simplicity, and care for our community and our beautiful home.

Let us celebrate with one heart, one faith, and one El Nido!

VIVA ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI! VIVA TARAW FESTIVAL 2026!

📍 El Nido, Palawan | October 04, 2026
CULTURE | CELEBRATION | LOVE

03/10/2026

TARAW FESTIVAL 2026 | CORONATION NIGHT: MR AND MS. TARAW FESTIVAL

“Maambeng nga pagsilibra sa matinlo ig mayad nga pagtarabidan y ang tanan”

CULTURE | CELEBRATION | LOVE