Samar Day

Samar Day is a Foundation Day celebrated in Samar Province, Philippines. It is currently celebrated on 11 August, but festivities start several days earlier.

Background

Samar Day was initially celebrated on 10 November, marking the day that Samar Island was established as a province.[1] During the Marcos period of martial law, the date of the celebration was moved to August 23.[1] The date was changed again when it was moved to 11 August in the late 1970s to honor the day that the Queen of Spain established Samar as a separate province from Leyte.[2]

Celebrations and events

Mutya Han Samar

Mutya Han Samar is a provincial-wide beauty pageant held annually (since 1980) on August 9 in Catbalogan, the provincial capital of Samar, Philippines. The pageant is one of the activities of the Samar Day celebrations.[3]

References
  1. Labro, Ven (15 August 2013). "Festival competition highlights 2013 Samar Day celebration". Manila News Online. Manila News. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
  2. Labro, Vicente S. (16 August 2013). "A festive day of pride for Samareños". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
  3. Article; August 2012; Samar News online; retrieved .


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