A carabao festival was held on January 22, 2009 at General Trias, Cavite hosted by the Philippine Carabao Center at University of the Philippines, Los Baños, Laguna with its Center Director, Dr. Arnel N. del Barrio. The event were also participated by the Gen. Trias Municipal Office headed by Mayor Luis "Jon-jon" Herrera, Philippine Carabao Center Executive Director, Dr. Libertado C. Cruz, Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) President Mr. Park Dae Won, Hankyung National University President Dr. Choi Il Sin, Korean Overseas Volunteers and Students headed by Dr. Hak Kyo Lee.The festival also hosted the awarding of the Best Native Carabao, Best Farmer and Best Cooperative in the area.