By Vhioly Rosatazo & Roel Arizala
ANGAT, Bulacan — Agriculture, local culture and community unity took center stage as Angat celebrated its 343rd founding anniversary with the Gulayan Angat Festival, featuring activities that highlighted the town’s heritage, agricultural resources and development aspirations.
The festival underscored the importance of agriculture, sustainable food production and environmental protection, while showcasing the creativity, talents and traditions of Angateños.
Rep. Salvador Aquino Pleyto emphasized the significance of the milestone, saying every planted seed symbolizes hope, every harvest reflects hard work, and every resident plays an important role in the town’s continuing progress.
Newly elected Bulacan Vice Gov. Alex Castro also delivered a message during the celebration, recognizing the occasion’s significance to the local community.
Mayor Jowar Bautista said the month-long festivities featured a wide range of activities designed to encourage public participation and promote Angat’s local identity.
Among the highlights were a food park, DepEd Day, traditional games, a vegetable-themed floating parade, Laking Laro, the Linang Parade and a pageant, along with other community events.
The Gulayan Angat Festival serves not only as a commemoration of the municipality’s 343-year history but also as a platform for promoting local agriculture, strengthening community ties and encouraging residents to take part in the town’s continued growth.
The annual celebration has become a much-anticipated event under Bautista’s administration, drawing attention to Angat’s cultural heritage and the role of its people in shaping the municipality’s future.
As Angat marks another year of its existence, the festival reinforces the importance of unity, cooperation and responsible stewardship of the town’s natural resources in pursuing sustainable development.
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