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CAPIZ PROVINCIAL CAPITOL

he newly renovated 3-storey Capiz provincial Capitol building reflects the aspirations of the Capiceños in various endeavors. The kapis shell windows is a manifestation of a product it has been known for its majestic location and height is an added feature that invites visitors to come in and take a look at its interiors. The Hall of Governors at the 3rd floor is a welcome sight for sight seers as it overlooks the major streets of the city.

he Sinadya sa Halaran Festival is the joint festival of the City of Roxas and the Province of Capiz. It is a mixed festival in that it is celebrated for both cultural and religious reasons. It is celebrated every first weekend of December in commemoration of the Feast of the Virgin of the Immaculate Concepcion who also happens to be the patroness of the City of Roxas. Sinadya sa Halaran boasts of colorful activities like the grand parade of festivals, the fluvial parade, the lighted river floaters. There is also the traditional seafood festival and the grand pyrotechnic display.

he Sinadya sa Halaran Festival is the joint festival of the City of Roxas and the Province of Capiz. It is a mixed festival in that it is celebrated for both cultural and religious reasons. It is celebrated every first weekend of December in commemoration of the Feast of the Virgin of the Immaculate Concepcion who also happens to be the patroness of the City of Roxas. Sinadya sa Halaran boasts of colorful activities like the grand parade of festivals, the fluvial parade, the lighted river floaters. There is also the traditional seafood festival and the grand pyrotechnic display.

THE ONLY SCHOOL OF IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CAPIZ !
HEADED BY REV.MSGR.HILATA

Olotayan, the only island barangay of Roxas City with estimated land area of 100 hectares, actually got its name from native word “olo” (head) and “Tyan” (stomach).  A popular legend that have survived the passing of decades said that in the olden days a wicked giant lived in the land and has always brought havoc and sufferings to the inhabitants who turned to the “anitos” or “anitas” (gods or goddess) who dwells in the land for help.  Their pleas were heard and a strong lightning hit the wicked giant which scattered his body to the sea.  The islands of Roxas City where then named after the body parts of the giant.  Thus, his head and stomach (Ulo and Tiyan) became the island of Olotayan.  Other islands like “Mantalinga” came from the Mata (eyes) and Talinga (ears), Tuwad (Buttocks) and Sepatos (feet).

A typhoon struck Capiz in January 4, 1698 and destroyed a primitive church together with its convent. It was hard, according to the priest, to rebuilt a new one because the townfolk were not used to working. Luckily, the minister of Capiz, Fr. Domingo Horbegozo started building the church in 1728 – the same year when the convent was freed from paying rent to the St. Augustine Monastery. The construction was going on until 1732. It was on 1876 when the parish was finally finished and blessed. The Second World War cost much damage to it and wasn’t repaired until 1954. There was a noticable change when Capiz was canonically erected as a Diocese. It took its name from the town of Capiz which was the capital of the Province of Capiz, a year later the capital was made into a city and subsequently changed its name to Roxas City, in honor of Capiz most prominent son, the late President Manuel Roxas.
Pope Leo XII envisioned the creation of the Diocese of Capiz as early as 1902, but the vision was turned into reality until July 16, 1951 almost 50 years later in accordance with the Apostolic Letter “Ex Supremi Apostolatus” of Pope Pius XII on January 27, 1951.
The only blue church in the whole island of Panay stands in front of the river in the middle of a moderately-busy city.

MGA PAGKAON SA AMUN  BANWA.!