The award ceremony for the Regada Photography, TikTok & Reels Contest took place on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM at the Cavite City Hall Lobby, celebrating the creative talent that captured the spirit of the annual water festival.
A Celebration of Art and Digital Creativity
Regada is a week-long celebration that begins in the second week of June and culminates on the feast day of St. John the Baptist on June 24, the patron saint of Cavite City . The festival, now in its third decade, was first held in 1996, when then-Mayor Tim Encarnacion transformed local feast traditions into a citywide celebration . The festival's name comes from the Spanish word "regar," meaning to water or sprinkle, and is tied to the rite of baptism associated with St. John the Baptist .
The photography contest allowed participants to capture the vibrant energy, cultural richness, and community spirit of the festival, with finalists' creative photographs put on display in the City Hall lobby. The TikTok and Reels video entries showcased the festival through short-form digital content, broadcasted on television screens across the lobby area leading up to the afternoon awarding ceremony.
A Positive Venue for Community Recognition
While the Regada Festival features street dancing, trade fairs, and the signature water dousing celebration along Padre Burgos Avenue , the art contest provided a more structured and family-friendly venue for recognizing the creative talents of Caviteños. The display of photographs and video entries highlighted the festival's cultural significance and the artistic vision of local creators.
The ceremony served as a testament to the vibrancy and enduring appeal of the Regada Water Festival, now in its third decade of celebration. By recognizing the creative outputs of participants across different media formats, Cavite City continues to foster artistic expression while preserving the cultural traditions that make Regada one of the province's most widely attended cultural events.
