Paraw Regatta Festival claimed as the oldest traditional craft in Asia, the Paraw Regatta is a race among seafarers on colorful sailboats called Paraws in the Iloilo Strait between Guimaras Island and the city of Iloilo.The present-day paraw managed to maintain its original design from the sailboats of the first settlers from Borneo who were in search of a peaceful home in 1212 A.D. Surviving centuries, the paraws have become a vital part of the Filipino seafaring life. The first race started in 1973 with the mission to preserve the historic value of the paraws. It is held every 3rd weekend of February at Villa Arevalo District in Iloilo City. Today, the event has grown from being a boat race to a festival with various interesting and exotic activities.
This Festival is to celebrate the skills of the paraw sailors, and bring a fiesta spirit into their lives. And with the colorful painted sails, this spirit is brought into the lives of participants and tourists as well.
Here is the Shcedule of oth 2011 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival with the theme "Philippine Seafaring Tradition Goes Worldwide".
| February 13, 2011 (Sunday) | |||
| 07:00 AM | Mass Offering | Villa Arevalo Parish Church | |
| 09:00 AM | Fellowship Breakfast | Tatoy’s Manokan | |
| 09:00 AM | Mini Paraw Race Eliminations | Tatoy’s Manokan | |
| 03:00 PM | Formal Opening Program: 2011 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival | Robinsons Place Fountain Area | |
| 04:00 PM | Presentation of Official Candidates: 2011 Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival | ||
| 05:00 PM | Opening of The Photo Exhibit (Feb 13 to 20, 2011) | ||
| 05:15:00 PM | Opening of The Miniature Paraw-Making Contest | ||
| 05:30 PM | Opening of The Iloilo Watercraft Association Exhibit (Feb 13 to 19, 2011) | ||
| 06:00 PM | Cocktails | ||
  "Pinta Layag"photo from:Iloilo Paraw Regatta | |||
| February 14, 2011 (Monday) | |||
| 10:00 AM | Start of The “Pinta Layag” Sail Painting Contest | Around Villa | |
| 04:00 PM | 2011 Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta Pre-Pageant Judging: Swimsuit & Talent Competition | Robinsons Fountain Area | |
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| February 15, 2011 (Tuesday) | |||
| 04:00 PM | 2011 Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta Pre-Pageant Judging: Festival Costume, & Evening Gown Competitions Selection of The Iloilo City Hall Press Corps' " Darling of The Press" | Robinsons Fountain Area | |
 “Sinamba sa Paraw Regatta”photo from:Iloilo Paraw Regatta | |||
| February 17, 2011 (Thursday) | |||
| 06:00 PM | 2011 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival Torch Parade | Major City Streets | |
| 08:00 PM | “Sinamba sa Paraw Regatta” Mardi Gras Semi-Finals | Freedom Grandstand | |
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| February 18, 2011 (Friday) | |||
| 08:00 AM | 2011 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Rowing & Paddling Competitions | Along Iloilo River (Boardwalk Area) | |
| 02:00 PM | 1st Paraw Regatta Inter-Govt Agency Boat Race | Iloilo River (Barbeque Park Resto) | |
| 07:00 PM | 2011 Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta Pageant Coronation Night | Freedom Grandstand | |
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| February 19, 2011 (Saturday) | |||
| 07:00 AM | Send-Off Mass Governor’s Cup Deep-Sea Fishing Competition | Fort San Pedro Drive Inn | |
| 07:00 AM | National Invitational Women's Beach Volleyball | Villa Regatta Resort | |
| 07:00 AM | Invitational Men & Women Beach Football | Villa Regatta Resort | |
| 07:00 AM | Invitational Beach Ultimate (Frisbee) Eliminations | Villa Regatta Resort | |
| 07:00 AM | Start of The 2-Day Sports Photo Contest | Villa Regatta Resort | |
| 08:00 AM | Start of 1st Iloilo Paraw Regatta Airsoft Competition | Punta Villa Resort Hotel | |
| 08:00 AM | Iloilo Paraw Regatta Slalom | Main Festival Stage Tatoy's Villa | |
| 09:00 AM | 1st Iloilo Paraw Regatta Jet Ski Competition | Breakthrough Restaurant Beach Front | |
| 06:00 PM | GMA Network's Kapuso Night & "Reggae-Ta" Beach Party | Main Festival Stage Tatoy’s Villa | |
| 07:00 PM | Welcome Dinner to The Norwegian Ambassador & Press Conference | JBLFMU - Arevado | |
| 10:00 PM | "Luces By The Sea" - Fireworks Display | Main Festival Stage Tatoy’s Villa | |
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"Pintatawo"photo from:Iloilo Paraw Regatta February 20, 2011 (Sunday) | |||
| 06:00 AM | Main Paraw Regatta Event: Registration of Participants Measurement of Participating Paraws | Villa Beach Shoreline | |
| 06:00 AM | "Pinta Layag" Final Judging | Villa Beach Shoreline | |
| 06:00 AM | Festival Photo Contest For "Sinamba" & "The Main Event" (Awarding on March 4, 2011 At Tatoy's Manokan, Villa Beach, Arevalo, Iloilo City) | Villa Beach Shoreline | |
| 07:00 AM | 1st Iloilo Paraw Regatta Airsoft Competition - Finals | Punta Villa Resort | |
| 07:00 AM | "Pintawo" A Body-Painting Competition | Villa Regatta Resort | |
| 07:00 AM | Opening Program & Declaration of Race | Main Festival Stage Tatoy’s Manokan | |
| 07:30 AM | 2011 Iloilo Paraw Regatta - 39th Edition Grand Take-Off | Main Festival Stage Tatoy’s Manokan | |
| 08:00 AM | “Sinamba sa Paraw Regatta” Mardi Gras Finals | Punta Villa Resort | |
| 08:00 AM | Mini Paraw Beach Race | Breakthrough Restaurant | |
| 08:00 AM | National Invitational Women's Beach Volleyball | Main Festival Stage Tatoy’s Manokan | |
| 08:00 AM | Sports Photo Contest | Villa Beach Shoreline | |
| 08:00 AM | Rapid Chess Tournament | Breakthrough Resto | |
| 10:00 AM | 2010 Iloilo Beach Ultimate Finals | Villa Regatta Beach Front | |
| 12:00 NN | Awarding Ceremonies | Main Festival Stage Tatoy’s Manokan | |
| 03:00 PM | ABS-CBN Beach Party | Main Festival Stage Tatoy’s Manokan | |
| 06:00 PM | Arrival of The Deep-Sea Fishing Competition Participants | Breakthrough Restaurant Beach Front | |
| 5:00 PM to Midnight | GMA Network & ABS-CBN Beach Party with Live Bands and Manila Artists | Main Festival Stage Tatoy's Manokan and at Breakthrough Restaurant | |
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