Dinamulag Festival 2018: What To Do, Where To Stay In Zambales

Every year in April, the province of Zambales celebrates the sweetest mangoes in the Philippines with the Dinamulag Festival. The festival is named after the local name of carabao mangoes, “dinamulag” which are considered to be the sweetest in the country.

Zambales continues to be one of the major producers of mangoes in the country, with most of the harvest brought to other parts of Luzon and the Philippines. Aside from fresh mangoes, the province also has a variety of mango-based products such as wines and dried mangoes.

What To Do At The Dinamulag Festival 2018

This year, the Dinamulag Festival runs from April 7 to 14, held at the provincial capitol, Iba, Zambales.

On its 19th year, the festival activities include the Street Dancing Parade and Competition, the Binibining Zambales Pageant, the Float Parade and the Talent Search. Like previous festivals, a beach volleyball tournament is a major part of the festival as well as the Carabao race called Agri-Karera.

A trade fair featuring different mango products from the different towns of Zambales runs throughout the festival, as well as a Mango Forum on April 11. Another unique event is the tour of colorful tricycles, happening on April 11. For more information about the events, check the Dinamulag Festival Facebook page or check the list of activities below.

Where To Stay In Iba, Zambales

If you want to catch the festival this year, there are several accommodation choices available for you. Most of them are located near the beach area, as the town of Iba after all is a coastal town.

Here is a list of hotels and beach resorts in Iba and in other nearby towns:

1. Advianne’s Cafe, Hotel and Restaurant, Iba, Zambales
2. White Castle Beast Resort, Iba, Zambales
3. Sajorda River Park Hotel, Iba, Zambales
4. Bakasyunan Resort and Conference Center, Iba, Zambales
5. Tanyaw Beach Resort, Iba, Zambales
6. Rama International Beach Resort, Botolan, Zambales (adjacent town)
7. The Reef Homestay and Campsite, Santo Rosario, Zambales (adjacent town)