21/03/2026
La Trinidad, Benguet — March 21, 2026
The Strawberry Festival 2026 lit up the streets of La Trinidad today with the Float Parade, cultural dance showcases, and the spirited Drum and Lyre competition. Guided by the theme “Limitless La Trinidad: Heart, Harvest, Harmony,” the day’s events highlighted the town’s creativity, heritage, and youthful energy.
Floats adorned with strawberries, flowers, and Cordilleran motifs captivated spectators, while performers brought indigenous dances such as the Owik Tan Tayaw to llife. The Drum and Lyre competition added rhythm and excitement, with schools and community groups competing in precision and artistry, filling the parade route with festive beats.
Mayor Romeo Salda emphasized that the combination of floats, dances, and music reflects La Trinidad’s harmony of tradition and modernity, reinforcing its identity as the Strawberry Capital of the Philippines.