65th Laylay day spotlights Pansitan Festival this Heritage month

Boac, Marinduque – The 65th Day of Laylay to feature Pansitan Festival this May 25 in time for the National Heritage Month. Everyone is invited to join the colorful and fun celebration of Pansitan Festival 2026 as part of the 65th anniversary of Laylay Day! Brace yourselves for a series of exciting activities—from the Barangay Palarong, pageants, cultural presentations, to the much-awaited Grand Day featuring Street Dancing, Float Parade, Bancathon, Cooking Show, and more.

It is a celebration of culture, tradition, and unity as a community, where each noodle preparation symbolizes our history and pride as Laylayeños. Save the dates and mark your calendars! From Barangay Laylay, Boac, Marinduque, all are invited to come unite and be part of a celebration that truly reflects the heart and spirit of the Laylayeños! See you at the Pansitan Festival 2026!

The Municipality of Boac has enacted Municipal Ordinance No. 2021-312, an ordinance declaring Barangay Laylay as the Pansit Capital of Boac, Marinduque, and providing for the conduct of the annual Pansitan Festival as a key gastro-tourism activity of the municipality.

The said ordinance recognizes Barangay Laylay as a center of diverse and authentic pansit dishes, highlighting its long-standing culinary tradition and its growing role as a tourism destination for both local and visiting food enthusiasts. It further mandates the promotion and branding of Barangay Laylay as the Pansit Capital of Boac to strengthen local identity and stimulate economic activity.

The measure also institutionalizes the annual Pansitan Festival to be celebrated every May 25 in line with the Araw ng Laylay, featuring activities such as Pansit Street Dancing, Pansit Float Parade, and Pansit Cooking and Demo Exhibits, among others. This ordinance was principally authored by Hon. Aurelio J. Leva III, CE, and was enacted by the Sangguniang Bayan of Boac in 2021. This landmark ordinance reflects the Municipality of Boac’s commitment to preserving local culture, promoting culinary tourism, and empowering communities through sustainable and inclusive development. # Randy T. Nobleza, Ph.D.