"The 22nd Baka Festival transformed the streets of San Pablo town into a vibrant celebration of its cattle-ranching identity and community pride. Footage from Thursday shows attendees having a boodle fight lunch, where various dishes are spread out on a long table, locals creating life-size cow statues from recycled agricultural materials and adorning huts in traditional style. Attendees are also seen walking around the decorated Baka Village. The annual festival honours the region's livestock industry and agricultural workers. Principal of San Pablo National High School Eric Bigaya, explained, "There are many ranches and cows in this town, and this festival creates awareness on the importance of the cow to the livelihood of people here." Resident Aaron Magallano said the Baka Festival began 22 years ago and was spearheaded by then-Mayor Jojo Miro. He explained that each booth features "beautifully crafted cow statues made of corn, coconut shells and other agricultural waste products." According to Magallano, the craftsmanship of San Pablo’s residents is most visible every January 15 through these displays. San Pablo is widely known for its vast ranch lands, where baka (cattle) have long been the primary livestock and a vital source of income. While farming practices have modernised, cattle remain integral to rural life, still used for ploughing and other agricultural activities. The program runs from January 10 to 15."