Siomai sa Tisa Festival 2025 Street Dance | Contingent # 6

Every September, the bustling streets of Barangay Tisa in Cebu City transform into a vibrant stage of food, culture, and community spirit. From **September 19 to 28, 2025**, locals and visitors alike will once again gather to celebrate the **Siomai sa Tisa Festival**, an annual event honoring the iconic street food that has become the pride of the barangay—the famous siomai sa Tisa.

What began as a simple recognition of a local delicacy has blossomed into a full-blown cultural festival, complete with **street dancing, pageants, cultural shows, and food fairs**. This year’s celebration promises to be even grander, with support from the Cebu City government, which has pledged financial assistance to help sustain the growing festival.

Guests can expect the Siomai Run to kickstart the festivities, bringing together fitness enthusiasts and food lovers in a unique blend of sport and culture. As the days unfold, evenings will be filled with **themed nights**, live performances, and lively gatherings where music and laughter spill onto the streets. Food stalls will line the barangay roads, serving endless variations of the beloved siomai paired with puso (hanging rice) and the signature chili sauce that made Tisa a household name.

Adding color and flair are the **pageants, including Miss Tisa and Queen of Tisa**, showcasing the beauty, talent, and charm of the community’s youth. But the heart of the festival remains the **grand street dancing and ritual showdown**, where performers clad in dazzling costumes bring to life the story of siomai, Cebuano culture, and the unity of the Tisa community.

More than just a feast of flavors, the *Siomai sa Tisa Festival 2025* is a celebration of identity, resilience, and local pride. It is a time when Tisa welcomes everyone to taste, dance, and share in the joy of a tradition that continues to grow stronger each year.