“This is the new normal Manggahan Festival. After two years, we can now hold a physical event in the province of Guimaras. We have opened our Manggahan Agri-Trade Fair and the Mango-Eat-All-You-Can activities, but most of our highlights will be on May 20, 21, and 22, along with the celebration of the pearl anniversary of the province,” she added.

Ferrer also noted that the activities for Manggahan this year are a combination of physical and virtual events.

The island province of Guimaras is currently under Alert Level 1 based on the

According to Provincial Economic Enterprise Development Officer Elena Quezon, the fair also includes more or less 20 metric tons of mangos being sold in various stalls.

“We’re slowly gaining our momentum and bouncing back in terms of our small and medium industries,” Quezon stressed, citing the recession the island province experienced from the effects of the pandemic and the recent disasters, especially in mango production.

On the other hand, the Mango Eat-All-You-Can once again features the world-renowned sweetest mango.

Nava also noted that, unlike other events for the Manggahan, this event will only be held on selected days – May 14, 15, 20, 21, and 22.

Other activities lined up for the Manggahan Festival 2022 include the bike fun ride, a cultural showcase entitled "Panakayon" (Journey), e-games, a jobs fair, entertainment bands, and more.

With this, OIC tourism officer Ferrer is inviting local and foreign tourists to experience and taste the sweetest festival in the country. (AAL/FRG/PIA6)