The Iloilo River came alive on November 24, as over 500 paddlers gathered to compete in the highly anticipated Dragon Boat Racing event, marking the highlight of the Iloilo River Dragon Boat Festival 2024. The festival, which ran from November 22 to 24, attracted participants from across the Philippines, including teams from Iloilo, Cebu, Boracay, Bohol, and Manila. The dragon boat races took place over a 200-meter course along the scenic Iloilo River, providing a vibrant backdrop for the competition.

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