The “Layagan Festival” was initiated in the barangay to preserve one of the significant traditional means of transportation that had been part of the lives of the people in Sanao, the old name of Barangay Hoskyn. It comes from the word ”Layag” (sail) which is a part of “Paraw” (Sailboat), a piece of cloth spread to the wind for the boat to sail swiftly through the waters. To commemorate and to preserve the use of “Layag” the festival showcase activities such as paraw Regatta, Mini Paraw Regatta, Pinta de Layag, Street dancing and the highlights of the festivity is the coronation of “Layag Queen”. ”Layagan Festival” is celebrated every first week of May.
