The last days of the popular Guimaras mango “eat-all-you can” event unfolds this weekend as the 2022 Manggahan Festival culminates on May 21-22, 2022.
Visitors and tourists can eat as many Guimaras mangoes as they can in the “mango-eat-all-you-can” feast at the Guimaras Capitol Grounds in Jordan, Guimaras.
With a registration fee of P100 only, participants can fill their heart’s content with sweet Guimaras mangoes within 30 minutes.
Six batches of the “mango-eat-all-you-can” fests are held per day. The first batch will be held from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., followed by the second batch from 10:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
The schedule of the other batches of the “mango-eat-all-you-can” include the following:
-11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
-1:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.
-2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
-3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
As to the mechanics, the participants can only eat ripe mangoes. They must also wear face masks and always observe physical distancing. The masks can only be removed when eating.
During the actual “mango-eat-all-you-can” contest, each participant will be given only 30 minutes and eat the fruits with bare hands.
If the participant wishes to use a spoon or knife, he or she must bring one.
Participants will also not be allowed to bring home unconsumed mangoes.
The Provincial Office of Agricultural Services (POAS) allotted 10 tons of Guimaras mangoes for the eat-all-you-can contest.
The highlight of this year’s Manggahan Festival is the pearl anniversary celebration on May 22 which marks the 30th year of becoming a full-pledged province.
A provincehood anniversary program and thanksgiving banquet will be held at the Capitol Grounds on Sunday.
The event shall be broadcasted live via the Guimaras Manggahan Festival Facebook page.
