The Layag 2025 of Mauban, Quezon aims to preserve the historic devotion of Sto. Nino and the legacy that sails through the seafaring tradition of Maubanin.
Through its staging, the Port of Mauban has continuously stood as a witness to how the festival rides along the waves of change—from paying homage to the town's maritime history to currently being one of the tourism events that showcase the bountiful harvest of the seafarers, its vibrant culture, and environmental awareness, which brings economic opportunities to the town and the collaborative effort for environmental protection.
Battling 'buli-buli'
This year, highlights include combatting 'buli-buli' operating illegally from the shoreline of Mauban.
“Reresolbahin natin ang iligal na aktibidad na buli-buli,” Mayor Ninong Erwin Pastrana said in opening remarks.
Mayor Pastrana added that the seafarers are the true heroes of the ocean and swore to fight illegal activities for the benefit of the Maubanin.
Fluvial parade
On Sunday, January 19, large and small vessels join the venerated Sto. Nino procession at sea. More than 50 vessels have registered for the fluvial parade.
Boats with outriggers (de katig) prohibit children from being on board. Mayor Pastrana along with the Sangguniang Pambayan, department heads, and locals joined the fluvial parade.
The fluvial procession took more than half an hour carrying the image of Sto. Nino.
Participants are required to abide by safety protocols, especially the capacity of sea vessels to avoid overloading.
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