Laua-an, Antique Muncipal Hall

After Bugasong, at KM 152, came Laua-an, Antique.  While Laua-an did not seem to have any specific landmarks, it was very impressive for the obvious pride that the residents and their government took in their town.  Everything was neat, clean and well-maintained.  The immaculate central school was a very visible symbol of the importance that parents, teachers and students place on educating the children of Laua-an.

With only a few exceptions, we found that the communities of Antique Province, which certainly must not be wealthy, were proud of their home towns and kept them them painted, landscaped, neat, clean and free of litter.

Clean, green and pretty Laua-an School

Laua-an Church, Antique Province, Philippines

The National Highway follows the undeveloped Antique shore for 125 km with the ocean on the left and...

rice fields and the mountains on the right. Between Laua-an and Tibiao, Antique

Religious Fiesta: May 15

Municipal Fiesta: May 15-16

Guisijan Fiesta: December 8

Pahinis Festival: January 28-30

Note: this post is a section of a longer narrative about a trip from Iloilo City to Boracay.  The full narrative can be found at: http://goiloilo.com/iloilo-city-to-boracay-via-antique-province/

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