The festival commemorates the arrival of the original settlers who populated the town from the islands of Cuyo and Agutaya. It also recognizes the Tagbanua indigenous peoples (IPs), one of the oldest tribes in Palawan.
Tonino Habana, one of the founders of the SanVicSurf and president of the United Tourism Enterprise Association of San Vicente (UniTEA) said in a press conference Wednesday that surfing will be added to the many attractions in their town, including the 14.7-kilometer Long Beach.
