Manila, Feb. 13 -- A festival highlighting the important role carabaos play in agriculture and culture was held here on Thursday featuring various activities and competitions.

Held at the Capitol Grounds in Barangay Suklayin, the festival featured the following key events:

-- "Karosang Kalabaw: Likha ng Sining at Bayanihan" (Carabao Parade and Float Competition) -- Search for "Panlalawigang Kalabaw ni Juan" (Best Carabao in Costume, Talent, and Body Conformation) -- "Best Upgraded Carabao" (Best Enhanced Carabao) -- "Kalabaw Pintados: Obra ng Kabukiran" (Carabao Body Painting Contest) -- "Bakas ng Kalabaw sa Likod ng Lente" (Carabao Photography Contest) -- "Kalabaw Kulinarya: Timplang Aurora" (Carabao Meat Cooking Competition)

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