Mantawi FestivalThe name Mandaue is derived from the legend Mantawi, the vine that grew abundantly in the cove and its bay is called Mandawe. On April 7, 1521, high noon, Magellan first sighted a cove and its bay called Mandawe, upon entry to the island of Sugbo (Cebu) in search for food and supplies for his voyage back to Spain.
The Mantawi Festival is a rediscovery of the city’s rich cultural heritage. Its historical past affirms its present identity as a highly urbanized industrial center and a new tourism destination where arts and culture become tools for progress and prosperity.
The historical parade of street dancing and floats unfolds the history of Mandaue. Participants from neighboring cities, municipalities, companies, students, teachers and school officials from public and private schools and some government employees together perform historical presentations from its discovery in 1521 up to 2007. Mandaue City Government extends its celebration to other cities and municipalities in the region. Its street dancing contingent competition leads in presenting their festivals dancing the Mantawi beat.
The historical parade of street dancing and floats unfolds the history of Mandaue. Participants from neighboring cities, municipalities, companies, students, teachers and school officials from public and private schools and some government employees together perform historical presentations from its discovery in 1521 up to 2007. Mandaue City Government extends its celebration to other cities and municipalities in the region. Its street dancing contingent competition leads in presenting their festivals dancing the Mantawi beat.
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