Aurora, Feb. 12 -- The provincial government of Aurora launched its 1st Pasidayaw Festival at the Capitol Grounds in Barangay Suklayin here on Monday.

Aurora Provincial Tourism Chief Ana Riza Mendoza said the weeklong festival is a celebration of culture, heritage and faith of the people, sharing of bountiful harvests from the land and the waters, and a new beginning with the break of dawn (bukang liwayway).

The launching of Pasidayaw was part of the 45th Aurora Day celebration with the theme "Aurora, sa Muling Pagsibol ng Liwanag."

"Pasida" is a common term among the locals which means "paulam" or sharing one's viand or harvest from nature.

"Dayaw" means celebration or to present with pride. The culture of Aurora residents includes t...