Guimbal Moro Watchtower

The Watchtowers in Guimbal are 17th century structures that served as look out for Moro pirates who used to raid the town and capture its natives and sell them as slaves to Mindanao. Originally there were five (5) structures located in different sites along the shoreline area in the poblacion. Only three (3) are intact and renovated to its original condition Through the Department of Tourism. Like the church, it was also constructed through forced labor called polo enforced by the Spanish colonial government during that time. These Moro Watchtowers are called Bantayan. These structures are the living testimonies of the vigilance, bravery and heroism of the early Guimbalanons. In honor of this historic memorial, the municipality launched the Bantayan Festival.

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Bantayan Beach Resort

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Beach Resort is a local favorite located along right along the highway in Guimbal,  Iloilo  Province. It is directly in front of Racsos woodland resort. Beach Resort is named after a  Bantayan   or “Watchtower” that is located beside the resort. It is one of 5 watchtowers built in the 17th century as a lookout to warn the people of Guimbal of an impending attack by Muslim pirates. Guimbal is a home to resort-goers and nature lovers. A number of beaches and resorts have sprung up along the shoreline area after the present administration envisioned the town to become the resort center of  Iloilo . For more information just click here: http://www.exploreiloilo.com/stay/info/bantayan-beach-resort/
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Bantayan Festival

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A celebration of the birth of a new history and culture of the people of Guimbal as a tribute and reverence to the triumphant struggle of its ancestors for meaningful existence.The magic of the Gimba (drum) and the Bantayan (watchtower) are the major features of the festival. The festival also features dance drama, drum, float & street dancing competition, cultural shows, beauty pageant, paraw & boat racing, fluvial parade, musical concerts and many other presentations. The Bantayan Festival serves as a memorial to the town of Guimbal’s past, and a veneration to the vigilance, bravery and heroism of its founding fathers. The history of the Guimbalanons’ struggle should be celebrated so that the younger generations will know how their forefathers have sacrifice a lot for the safety of the town. Its return to significance gave birth to the annual celebration of Bantayan Festival which was conceptualized and started in 2003. At the heart of the Bantayan Festival is the re-e
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