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The Singkaban Fiesta is a festival in Malolos, Bulacan, honoring Our Lady of Victory. The Singkaban Festival is an annual celebration in Bulacan, Philippines, showcasing the rich history and culture of the region. Symbolized by the Singkaban, it features traditional and modern arts, street dances, parades, trade fairs, and beauty pageants. The event culminates in the Malolos Congress' re-election. This vibrant event, spanning several days, is a captivating spectacle that captivates both Filipinos and tourists, showcasing the divers aspects of Filipino heritage. Launched in 1993 to commemorate Bulacan's provincial foundation anniversary, aims to preserve the province's cultural heritage and deepen appreciation for its art, history, and traditions. Since then, the festival has grown in size and popularity, attracting visitors from various parts of the Philippines and globally. 
"Singkaban," a Filipino term for a bamboo arch, is a popular welcome sign in towns, cities, or villages, especially during Bulacan fiestas, where it also signifies the arts and culture of Bulacan. Skilled craftsmen meticulously shave the bamboo layer by layer, creating delicate curls and twirls of thin bamboo for home decor or arches.  The Singkaban Festival is a seven-day celebration in Bulacan that commemorates the culture and traditions of the Bulakenyo people. The festival features a road move and float parade, with specialists from Bulacan towns traveling to Malolos during the festival season, with Singkaban bamboo expressive arts being a notable subject.
Bulacan's culture is evident in Santa Cruzan, Singkaban, where Baro't Saya, Maria Clara-style outfits, Camisa Chino, and Singkaban are prevalent. The Singkaban Festival in Malolos, Bulacan, showcases the province's rich history and cultural heritage, capturing the essence of Filipino spirit and showcasing the talents and creativity of the locals.
The Malolos Congress, convened on September 15, 1898, in Malolos, Bulacan, aimed to draft the first Philippine constitution under Emilio Aguinaldo's leadership, marking a significant step towards Philippine sovereignty, attended by prominent revolutionary leaders, intellectuals, and patriots, aimed to discuss the Philippines' future. Despite facing challenges and external pressures, including Spanish forces, the delegates ratified the Malolos Constitution on January 21, 1899.
The Province of Bulacan played a significant role in the Philippines' history, having birthed the first constitutional democracy and holding the First Philippine Republic in Malolos, with numerous contributions to the country's rich history.
                                                                             
==<h3>References:</h3>==
*Silverio, F. (2023, September 8). Singkaban Festival begins in Bulacan. The Manila Times.
  https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/09/09/regions/singkaban-festival-begins-in-bulacan/1909161/amp
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