The town of Rosario, the Rice Granary of Batangas, celebrates the making of sweet sticky rice every 9th of June. Sinukmani is made from glutinous rice, coconut milk, and sugar. It is usually topped with latik—coconut milk cooked over medium heat—or fresh coconut strips.

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     Different places in the country have their version of Sinukmani. These variations also come with various toppings to enhance the flavor like crushed peanuts to add texture to the rice.

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     Two activities make up the festival, the street dance competition and the making of Sinukmani. Street dancers wear costumes made of rice sacks, woven baskets (bilao), mats (banig) and other colorful supplies used in cooking Sinukmani. Students from the barangays in Rosario and other dance groups compete at the town plaza.

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          The on-the-spot making of the best and longest Sinukmani is surely a feast for the eyes. The barangay who cooks the longest line of Sinukmani wins a prize