The Paynauen Duyan Festival, also known as Paynawen Festival, is an annual festival in the Municipality of Iba, Zambales, held as a thanksgiving to nature's blessings. Paynauen, a word of Zambal origin, literally means 'Pahingahan' and was the old name of Iba. Duyan is a local name for hammock, a favorite spot for resting and relaxing. The festival features street dancing, a Duyan Parade with costumes made of indigenous materials, agro-industrial fairs promoting local products like mangoes, and various cultural and sporting events.
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