Filipino culture, traditions, and tourist destinations were showcased by residents during the culmination of the month-long SumBingTik Festival in Cainta, Rizal.

Several floats inspired by historical events, cultural icons, and traditions were featured in the SumBingTik Festival 2025 float parade over the weekend.

According to the office of Cainta Mayor Johnielle Keith Nieto, the floats were decorated with native accessories and materials such as coconut shells and husks, coconut leaves, bamboo poles, dried water hyacinths, anahaw, and other recyclable materials.

Among the crowd favorites along Imelda Avenue were the Sarimanok of Barangay San Isidro; the Pawikan, which has a giant sea turtle crafted from coconut materials; and Barangay Sto. Niño’s lechon float.

Also notable was the Andres Bonifacio-themed float by the Cainta MEEO, Sports, MPDC, and Assessor’s Offices, which featured an improvised cannon, or “boga,” adding sound effects.

The Tubbataha Reef float, with lifelike corals, sea creatures, and a scuba diver mannequin, was also well cheered.

At the end of the convoy was the Tamaraw-themed float, highlighted by a man wearing a tamaraw headpiece, who was also cheered by the crowd.

It has become customary for Mayor Nieto to join the parade incognito. This reporter later learned that Nieto himself was the shirtless, tamaraw-headed man waving at the audience. 

A few hours prior to the parade of floats, rain fell in Cainta, prompting participants to seek cover in nearby restaurants.

When the rain stopped, two rainbows appeared in the sky, delighting onlookers who took photos and selfies of the the rare sight.

The float parade concluded outside the municipal hall, easing traffic flow along Cainta's main streets.

The festival has long been observed as a thanksgiving celebration marking the founding anniversary of Cainta, which falls on December 1, a local holiday declared by Malacañang Palace.