Fiesta: The Boholano Way

The Boholanos are known for their lavish fiesta preparations and celebrations. Fiestas take place one day before the feast day and extends many days after. Streets are filled and so are public transport. Private vehicles are also jampacked.

Every day of May, there is one town or barangay in Bohol which celebrates the feast day for their patron saint. So you see, May is Fiesta month.

Fiesta in Bohol is unique such that

1) There is always lechon. And I think, even if all the other dishes are not good as long as the lechon is crispy and tasty, you will be called a good cook and host.

2) People are welcome anywhere anytime. And I really mean this. Unlike in other places where only people you know are allowed in your house, in Bohol, your gates and doors should be wide open to admit anyone. We never know that the poor old man in rags is Jesus Christ.

3) When selecting your food, you are expected to taste every dish and give feedbacks.

4) Lastly, fiestas are incomplete without Bring House, that plastic bag filled with goodies and dishes that may last you even one week after the fiesta! Yes, after fiestas, people just reheat food and so supermarkets are unusually peaceful.

This is Bohol where people love to eat. :)