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A happy and playful dancing and prancing activity in coordination with the rhythm of music, beating of the drums and occasional loud shouts.
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An original word from Danao to mean expressing joy and happiness among potters who have accomplished their day’s work.
KARANSA FESTIVAL
Is a popular merry-making celebration among the inhabitants of Danao, Cebu Province.
The festivity includes various dancing performances, eating and drinking in celebration to the area’s pottery-making livelihood.
It is celebrated annually on the third Sunday of September and in honor to the city’s patron saint – Santo Tomas de Villanueva.
KARANSA FESTIVAL QUEEN’S COMPETITION
This is one of the main events during the festival. Most locals (and other guests and visitors) would witness this competition of talent and beauty, and finally, the crowning of the winning queen. The contestants are home-grown beauties. They should be born and have roots from this place. The winner is judged to be not only stunningly beautiful but also very talented, intelligent, concern for the community and has visions for the society.
