WATCH: Bangus, shrimp-themed bancas wow audiences in Pangasinan river parade

Bancas shaped like giant floating milkfish, shrimps and catfish wowed audiences on Friday at a yearly sea festival in Pangasinan.

Some 200 decorated bancas took part in the parade at Agno River during the Pista'y Dayat festivities, GMA Dagupan's Jasmin Gabriel reported on "24 Oras North Central Luzon."

The participating bancas were decorated with the theme "I love Pangasinan."

"Maganda ngayon ang mga float, ang mga bangka, at parang mas organized ngayon," said Auria Ruiz.

"Magaganda ang float lalo ang nakasakay," added Amy Peralta.

Governor Amado Espino Jr. noted this highlighted Pangasinan having one of the country's cleanest rivers.

GMA artist Aicelle Santos also performed at the program.

100K flock to Pangasinan beach for sea festival

Meanwhile, amid the hot weather, some 100,000 people went to Lingayen Beach to celebrate Pangasinan's Pista'y Dayat (Sea Festival) on Friday.

GMA Dagupan's Jasmin Gabriel reported on "24 Oras North Central Luzon" that people still gathered at the shore beyond 5 p.m., not minding the hot weather.



The Pangasinan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council estimated 100,000 people went to the beach to spend their summer vacation.

At least one case of jellyfish sting was recorded as of Friday noon. Medical teams were on standby to assist beachgoers who may need assistance.

"Ang naging problema natin yung traffic management at pagparada ng sasakyan," said PDRRMC spokesperson Avenix Arenas. — Joel Locsin/BM, GMA News