Chicharon Festival in Sta. Maria Bulacan

Chicharon crisp and truly a pleasant eats among Filipinos will be take limelight in a festival staged in Sta. Maria, Bulacan. Though not suited for those with weak hearts, nonetheless these festivities will surely be a big hit in this relatively quiet town. A 3-Kg giant chicharon (pork skin crackling) in front of the town’s plaza is one of the highlight of the Chicharon Festival.

During the street dancing competition, chicharon was used thoroughly to decorate the costumes of the participants. The celebration also stages the festival of dishes using chicharon as one of the main ingredients.

The chicharon industry in the town is estimated to be worth P3 million according to Sta. Maria Mayor Bartolome Ramos.

The spectators who watched the much-awaited event was treated to about 30 kg of yummy chicharon by the festival organizers.

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