MATAG-OB, LEYTE — The Municipal Government of Matag-ob is staging its annual communal feast event, Habhaban sa Dalan 2026, on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM along the Matag-ob Diversion Road in Barangay San Guillermo.
Communal Feast and Event Logistics
Organized as a core community attraction for the 5th Himorasak Festival 2026, the giant street food boodle fight showcases local culinary offerings and town fellowship:
Event Location: The long-table outdoor feast will take place along the Matag-ob Diversion Road in Barangay San Guillermo, offering an expanded thoroughfare for participants.
Access Requirements: Festival organizers advised residents, families, and visiting guests to secure official event tickets prior to entering the festival venue avenue.
Cultural Spirit: Designed around the town slogan "Sidlak Padayon sa Himorasak nga Kaugmaon," the mass dining experience aims to promote solidarity, shared abundance, and local pride across Matag-ob's 21 barangays.
Festival Significance and Tourism Push
The Habhaban sa Dalan serves as a key socio-cultural highlight within Matag-ob’s month-long harvest festival schedule:
Harvest Celebration: Rooted in the local word "himurasak" (meaning abundance), the festival honours Matag-ob’s agricultural bounty, rice farming community, and local gastronomy.
Tourism Expansion: Led by municipal officials, the annual festival continues to drive regional tourism into Western Leyte, complementing ongoing municipal developments at local caves, waterfalls, and park sites.
