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LINGAYEN GULF LANDING ANNIVERSARY - January 9 - Lingayen, Pangasinan |
| Lingayen, Pangasinan (6 hours from Manila by land) Commemoration of the liberation of Pangasinan from the Japanese invasion led by Gen. Douglas McArthur on Jan. 9, 1945 |
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FEAST OF THE BLACK NAZARENE - January 9 - Quiapo, Manila
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| An intense, day-long festival highlighted by a mammoth procession through the streets. |
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BINIRAY FESTIVAL (Fluvial procession) - January 9 - Romblon
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| Sto. Niño-inspired revelry and fluvial procession. |
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10TH COCONUT FESTIVAL AND FAIR - January 10 - 13 - San Pablo City, Laguna
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| A grand mardi-gras celebration which pays homage to Laguna Province''s most ubiquitous crop. |
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ARAW NG KORONADAL "HINUGYAW FESTIVAL" - January 10 - Koronadal
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| Translated literally, it means "Day of Koronadal" and indeed it is. Hinugyaw Festival, dubbed as the "Festival of Festivals", is a celebration of the different cultures that has dwelled on the fertile valley of Koronadal for many years now. |
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BINANOG FESTIVAL - January 10-16 - Lambunao, Iloilo
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| Binanog is a yearly festivities celebrated by the Lambunaonos every January in honor of infant Jesus. Binanog means a pool of dance by the people in hinterland of Lambunao. The following are the Binanugan, the dance depicting the movement of the birds, the Inagong sayaw-sayaw, a celebration dances and the Dinagmay, the courtship dance. The dance movement is accompanied by lively drum beatings. |
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SINULOG (KABANKALAN) FESTIVAL - January 10-16 - Kabankalan City, Neg. Occ.
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| Revelers garbed in distinctively colorful costumes with bare bodies painted in black soot take to the streets to the riotous and frenzied beats of drums celebrating the feast of El Señor Sto. Niño. |
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MAKATO STO. NIÑO FESTIVAL - January 15 - Poblacion Makato, Aklan
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| The ati-atihan festival of Makato dates back before the Spaniards came to sow the seeds of Christianity into this land. During the celebration, thousands of Catholic devotees from all over the country and those from abroad felt the urge to come and join in the wholesome, frolic and religious fervor of thanksgiving to the Holy Child, Sto. Niño. |
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PASUNGAY FESTIVAL - January 15 - San Joaquin, Iloilo
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| Celebrated every 3rd Saturday of January. This spectacular & exciting event find its origin on a hillside in one of the inland barangays of the municipality when resting farmers witness for the first time the fight between the two raging bulls, set loose by their herdsmen. It caught the fancy of the barangay folks and soon it became a popular entertainment in most barangay fiestas. During the municipal fiesta, the best bulls from different barangays are pitted against each other by weight category in a “Bull Derby”. |
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KINARADTO FESTIVAL - January 16 - Buenavista, Guimaras
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| This cultural festival makes maximum use of the rich cultural tradition of the oldest municipality of the province. The presentation of songs, dances and musical tableau depicts the various influences Buenavista has been subjected to. Celebrated in honor of the town’s patron saint, Sr. Sto. Niño, Kinaradto promises the participant loads of unforgettable positive experiences. |
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BATAN ATI-ATI MALAKARA FESTIVAL - January 16 - Poblacion Batan, Aklan
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| The participants celebrating this festival wear masks made up of paper mache and prepared costumes. The festival is celebrated in honor of the Sto. Niño with merry making for a bountiful harvest, peace and prosperity, street dancing along the streets and plaza of the poblacion. A holy mass is celebrated before the start of the contest on Sunday morning proceeded with a parade of participating tribes. |
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FIRE WORKS DISPLAY & CONTEST - January 16 - Arevalo, Iloilo City
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| Highlights of this District Fiesta of Arevalo are the multicolor fireworks. The skyline becomes a celebration with the dazzling display of sparkles and blazing lights. |
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KAHIMUNAN FESTIVAL - January 16 - Libertad, Butuan City
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| Butuan''s version of the Sinulog of Cebu which has an equally lively and spectacular street dancing. |
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PANGISDAAN FESTIVAL - January 16 - Brgy. Tangos, Navotas
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| One of the highlights of the Navotas Day celebration featuring a street dancing and float competition focusing on the fishing industry. |
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CARACOL FESTIVAL - January 16 - Glorietta 4 Park Makati City, Metro Manila
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| Official Festival of the City of Makati by virtue of resolution No. 251 of Jan. 21, 1991 displaying the call of the local Government for the protection and conservation of our ecology. |
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BANSUDANI FESTIVAL/FEAST OF THE DEVINE SAVIOR - January 17 - Bansud, Mindoro Oriental
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| A thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest which coincides with town fiesta. It features dances and cultural presentations by schools and barangay communities. |
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SADSAD SA KALYE - January 19 - Janiuay, Iloilo
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| “Sadsad Sa Kalye” is a dynamic mass presentation expressing the beliefs, views, visions and aspirations of the Janiuaynons based upon tradition, historical experiences, and culture of the people of Janiuay. It is a street-dancing affair buoyed by the kaleidoscopic prism of cultured grace and fineness that reflects the embodiment of all that are beautiful in man’s body and soul. “Sadsad” is a native word meaning dance. |
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| PANDOT SA BACOLOD -
January 20 - Bacolod City, Negros Occidental |
| A true to life dramatization depicting the life of Bacoleños during the Spanish times and the life of being a Catholic. |
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| BINULIGAY FESTIVAL -
January 20 - Jamindan, Capiz |
| A cultural and fiesta celebration. |
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| ALTAVAS STO. NIÑO FESTIVAL -
January 21- January 22 - Poblacion Altavas, Aklan |
| This day marked the end of the Fil-American war in Altavas. Since then, January 22 is being celebrated as an Annual Thanksgiving and Armistice Day in Altavas. Later, the date was adopted as its municipal town fiesta. This is the continuation of the joyous celebration of peace when Fil-American war ended in this municipality. |
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| DINAGYANG FESTIVAL -
January 22 - January 23 - Iloilo City |
| A spectacular street merrymaking in honor of the Holy Child Jesus. |
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| FEAST OF OUR LADY OF PEACE AND GOOD VOYAGE -
January 24 - La Carlota City |
| These features cultural shows and traditional fiesta activities like procession, traditional games and cultural presentation. |
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| IBAJAY ATI-ATI MUNICIPAL AND DEVOTIONAL FIESTA -
January 24- January 25 - Ibajay, Aklan |
| A religious feast in honor of its patron saint Sto. Niño, held by transferring the holy image of the patron from Ibajay Cathedral Rectory and enthronement at St. Peter Parish Church, by way of amusing the image from where it was originally discovered and brought to the church. |
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| DINAGSA ATI-ATIHAN FESTIVAL -
January 24- January 30 - Cadiz City, Negros Occidental |
| A revelry from sunrise to sunset, with ceaseless and rhythmic beating of drums. A sea of humanity in cadence with black soot “ati” performing rituals, all in honor of El Señor Sto. Niño. A spectacular fluvial parade where the Infant Jesus is carried aboard a fishing boat around the river, out to sea and back. “Dinagsa” connotes the sudden surge of good things washed ashore, such as the generous catch of fish and other sea foods, which Cadiz is famous for. Throw all cares to the wind as you street dance with gaily-costumed ati-tribes. Be game however if you find your own face painted black by playful ATIS. |
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| SANA-AW FESTIVAL -
January 28 - Jordan, Guimaras |
| Primarily a celebration of the economic endeavor that made Jordan what it is today. Sana-aw also pays tribute to the skillful artisans and the enduring workers in an endearing characterization through dance drama. |
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| HINIRUGYAW FESTIVAL -
January 30- February 6 - Calinog, Iloilo |
| An annual festivity of Calinog’s devotion to Sr. Sto. Niño. It is a nine day event and its activities consist of an opening salvo, food fest, live Sto. Niño contest among young boys not older than seven years old, Search for Lin-ay Kang Hinirugyaw and the contest proper for all participating tribes in three judging areas. |
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| BALOT SA PUTI FESTIVAL -
January 31 - Pateros |
| One of the highlights of the Pateros Town Fiesta celebration |
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| FEBRUARY - EVENTS |
| TINAPAY FESTIVAL -
February 7 - February 13 - Cuenca, Batangas |
| An annual activity conceived by the town as thanksgiving to their patron saint, Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage for a bountiful life. |
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| GULING-GULING FESTIVAL (STREET DANCING) -
February 9 - Paoay, Ilocos Norte |
Exciting and calendrical rites in Paoay where townsfolk and
their guests participate in singing and dancing in the street, dressed in their native costume, the antique and attractive “Abel paoay Kimona” with matching tapis or pandiling, adorned with century old jewelries |
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| FISTAHAN -
February 9- February 15 - Davao City |
| A culinary festival that features Davao''s grilled tuna specialties such as "panga and buntot". |
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| CHINESE NEW YEAR -
February 9 - Region-wide |
| The Chinese community celebrates the Chinese New Year with pomp & color through a dragon dance. |
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| BULANG-BULANG FESTIVAL -
February 9 - San Enrique, Negros Occidental |
| A cultural identity moving high spirited, resilient, an interlude with the life of a cock or rooster, in unity with the nature, an icon of the sportive game of chance and arguably not as a gambling promotion, but basically Filipino Tinobaganon. |
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| CHINESE NEW YEAR -
February 9 - Nationwide |
| The Chinese community celebrates the Chinese New Year with pomp & color through a dragon dance. This parade is performed at the prominent malls and department stores, and the giving of moon cakes. |
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| DAVAO CHINESE NEW YEAR -
February 9- February 17 - Davao City |
| A festive New Year Celebration of the Filipino Chinese Residents |
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| PABALHAS SA TABLAS -
February 11 - Candoni, Negros Occidental |
| The concept of “Pabalhas sa Tablas” originated from the actual history of Candoni, where a group of settlers (composed of Isabeleños, Hinigaranon, Ilonggo, etc.) decided to look for a land in which they can call their own. |
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| TINAGBA FESTIVAL (BOUNTIFUL HARVEST) -
February 11 - Iriga City, Camarines Sur |
| A tradition of the first harvest offering coinciding on the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes. Derived from the early rituals of the ancient Bicolanos offering their harvest to their own gods as a form of thanksgiving and to seek favor for a more bountiful harvest throughout the year. A long parade of colorfully and grandiosely decorated bull and carabao carts, carrying newly harvested crops, ending with a mass before the Emerald Grotto at Calvary Hills. Here all the offerings are blessed, then distributed to indigent families. |
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9TH PHILIPPINE INTL. HOT-AIR BALLOON FIESTA (2005) -
February 11- February 13 -
Omni Aviation Complex, Clark Field, Pampanga |
| YES! Some 30 flying superstars known as hot-air balloons are making their grand performance to treat thousands of people to a three-day air-sporting extravaganza filled only with fun, excitement and friendly competition. |
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| SPRING FESTIVAL (CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR) -
February 11 - Baguio City |
| The Chinese community in Baguio usher in 2005 as the Year of the Wooden Rooster with fireworks and funfare including a parade along the city''s major thoroughfares. |
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| PAMAYPAY NG CALOOCAN FESTIVAL -
February 12 - Caloocan City |
| One of the highlights of the city''s Foundation Day, showcasing the use of teh "Pamaypay"/fan as traditional tool to the surging heat as exhibited in techno-modern folk street dancing competition. |
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| TIBURIN HORSE RACE -
February 12 - Libertad, Pasay City, Metro Manila |
| One of the highlights of the Sta. Clara Feast Day, about 100 horses have been trained to participate in this exciting and thrilling horse race. |
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| FEAST DAY OF STA. CLARA -
February 13 - Pasay City |
| Different activities are lined up in celebration of Sta. Clara’s Feast Day. Some of the highlights include the Serenata and The Tiburin Race. Serenata is a series of rondalla and brass band concerts and a revival of open-air musical performances held at the Sta. Clara patio, while the Tiburin Race is an exciting and thrilling horse-racing at Cementina and Libertad streets. About 100 horses have been trained solely for this event. |
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| LOCAL MEDIA FAMILIARIZATION TOUR -
February 13- February 19 - Cagayan de Oro |
| A one day excursion to media design to update on the new adventure of Cagayan de oro. |
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| BLOOMING HEARTS DAY -
February 14 - Baguio City |
Mass Wedding with longest kissing scene to be held in Baguio City in celebration of Valentine''s Day |
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| AURORA DAY AND SUMAN FESTIVAL -
February 14- February 19 - Baler, Aurora |
Celebration of the foundation of the province of Aurora which celebrated on the very day of birth of the Late Lady Aurora Quezon that coincide with the grandest festival, the Suman Festival. |
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| FESTIVAL OF HEARTS -
February 14 - Tanjay City, Negros Oriental |
In celebration of Valentines, the city tourism council of Tanjay is coming up with a festival of romance showcasing a nightly Harana, Baile ng Bayan, Mass Weddings/Renewal of Vows and coronation of Search for Miss Valentines. |
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| SERENATA -
February 14 - Pasay City |
A series of rondalla and brass band concerts. A revival of open-air concerts held at the patio of Sta. Clara Church. |
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2ND ANNUAL “HARANA: KARANTAHAN NIN PAGRANGA” (A MUSIC FESTIVAL) -
February 14
San Jose, Camarines Sur
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The festival feature local talents and young artists in its effortsa to promote cultural awareness, tourism development and youth empowerment in the District of partido. Highlighted by the Bicol Love Song Choral Competition. Other activities are lined up to drumbeat the affair. |
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| APAYAO PROVINCE 6TH FOUNDATION -
February 14 - Apayao |
A provincial celebration marking the creation of Apayao as a separate province with cultural activities and the trade fairs. |
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| KALINGA PROVINCE 6TH FOUNDATION -
February 14 - Kalinga |
A provincial celebration marking the creation of Kalinga as a separate province with cultural activities and trade fairs featuring the Ulalim. |
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| TAPOK 2005 (HANALULU, HAWAII) -
February 17- February 20 - Cagayan de Oro |
| A grand gathering of Filipinos particularly coming from various parts of Northern Mindanao who for a reunion and forum on the Regions development ; a prelude to Duaw Cagayan in 2006 project of DOT |
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| BICOL REGIONAL TOURISM COUNCILS ASSEMBLY -
February 18- February 19 - Naga City |
| A gathering of all tourism stakeholders to agree on a cooperative program and synchronized efforts that would trigger the response towards a unified and sustainable regional tourism development. |
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| AP’YAAN FESTIVAL -
February 18- February 20 - Jose Abad Santos, Davao del Sur |
| Founding Anniversary of the creation of the municipality; agri-trade fair and civic military parade |
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| PHIPPINE MILITARY ACADEMY ALUMNI HOMECOMING -
February 18- February 19 -
PMA, Baguio City |
| Annual gathering of military officers and their families in Baguio who graduated from PMA, the premier military school which trains the elite corps of the Armed Forces of the Philippines |
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| BABAYLAN FESTIVAL (RITUALS) -
February 19 - Bago City, Negros Occidental |
| A festival newly conceptualized by the City of Bago and celebrated during the Charter Anniversary every 19th of February. Babaylan Festival is based on the rituals performed by the Babaylans, like rituals on marriage, baptism, healing, harvest and others. Babaylans get their healing powers from the unseen spirits. |
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| ILOILO PARAW REGATTA -
February 19- February 20 - Iloilo City |
| An exciting race among outriggers in the strait between Guimaras and Iloilo City. |
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| KALILANGAN FESTIVAL 2005 -
February 19- February 27 - General Santos City |
| Celebrates the "friendly co-existence with all the people of General Santos City". Activities include agro-industrial trade fair, cultural presentation, culinary arts contest, Pagana, Kulintangan, ethnic musical instrument competition and Kidig-Kidig sa Dalan. |
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| BALSAHAN FESTIVAL -
February 20 - Sibunag, Guimaras |
| Balsahan is Sibunag’s way of immortalizing the mystical Sibunag river which snakes its way through most of the town’s barangays. A major geographical feature of the town, the river holds many interesting myths and legends that are sure to tickle one’s imagination, and whet one’s appetite to unravel its secrets. Use the balsa in your trek for some satisfying discoveries – you will be pleasantly rewarded. |
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| ASINAN FESTIVAL -
February 20 - San Lorenzo, Guimaras |
| Marvel at how the ordinary salt has gravitated the people of San Lorenzo into an annual gathering with all the delicious trimmings of specialty products. Not everything in the Asinan festival is salty though, as there are the spicy seafoods, the juicy citrus, the crispy nuts. With the proper blend of the unique hospitality and the natural smiles of the people and one will hunger for more of the Asinan spectacle. |
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| CEBU X INTERNATIONAL FURNITURE AND FURNISHING EXHIBITION -
February 20- February 28 - Cebu |
| With Cebu X promoting Cebu as the Design Destination in Asia, an exhibition is scheduled by the end of February showcasing Asia’s best furniture designs expertly executed by master craftsmen. |
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| MUTYA NG CARAGA -
February 20 - Urios College Gym, Butuan City |
| This beauty search is one of the highlights of the annual celebration of the founding of the Caraga Region. |
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CEBU X INTERNATIONAL FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS EXHIBITION -
February 21- February 27
Cebu City, Cebu |
| With Cebu X promoting Cebu as the Design Destination in Asia, an exhibition is scheduled by the end of February showcasing Asia’s best furniture designs expertly executed by master craftsmen. |
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| CARAGA ANNIVERSARY -
February 23- February 25 - CARAGA |
| A grand celebration of the creation of CARAGA Region |
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| 60TH ANNIVERSARY WORLD WAR II -
February 23- September 3 - WW II Sites |
| 60th Anniversary of WW II "A Salute to Valor" |
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| SIBUG-SIBUG FESTIVAL -
February 23 - Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Highlighted by colorful ethnic street dancing with rituals depicting good harvest, wedding and healing rituals. |
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| CARAGA ANNIVERSARY -
February 23- February 25 - Caraga Region/Regionwide |
| A grand celebration on the creation of the CARAGA Region. |
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| ARAW NG ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY -
February 24 - Zamboanga Sibugay |
| A civic-military parade kicks off the celebration. Agri-trade fair, sports competition, cultural presentation and selection of Bb. Zamboanga Sibugay are also held. |
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| CEBU CITY CHARTER DAY -
February 24 - Cebu City |
| In celebration of Cebu City''s Charter Day, related activities like civic parade, cultural presentations attended by Cebu Officials and guests at the Cebu city hall. |
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| 3RD MINDANAO DIVE CONGRESS/FIESTA -
February 24- February 25 -| Davao City Samal |
| A gathering of diving enthusiasts, promotion of dive areas, exhibits, fun dives, aqua sports competition, scubasura; discovery dive; scuba lessons; concert for a cause; dive safari |
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| ADIVAY 2005 -
February 25 - La Trinidad, Bengued |
| The maiden launching of an annual Agri Tourism Trade Fair featuring the various products of the BLIST area which will complement the activity highlights of Panagbenga 2005. Adivay which means "fun" will be held in La Trinidad Benguet. |
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| PANAGBENGA - BAGUIO FLOWER FESTIVAL -
February 26- February 27 - Baguio City |
| Also known as the Baguio Flower Festival, it will be the 10th holding of this annual event which will showcase the City of Baguio as a City of Flowers. The Floral Street Parade will be held on February 26 and the Floral Float Parade on February 27. |
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| DIA DELA CIUDAD DE ZAMBOANGA -
February 26 - Zamboanga City |
| A celebration to honor the historical event when Zamboanga was converted into chartered city. Activities include street dancing, cultural dance festival and a regatta. |
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| HIL-O - HIL-O FESTIVAL -
February 26- February 28 - Maayon, Capiz |
| A cultural and fiesta celebration. |
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| ITIK-ITIK FESTIVAL -
February 27 - Pasig City, Metro Manila |
The Itik-Itik Festival is held every last Sunday of February in
Brgy. Kalawaan. Men, women and children take part in the activities and merrymaking. The significant event is not only limited to colorful activities, sumptuous food, revelry and fun, but also draws people closer to God and to one another. It is a rich showcase of Filipino culture and tradition usually celebrated on the Feasts of the barangay’s beloved patroness, St. Martha. |
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| MANIAMBUS FESTIVAL -
February 27 - Negros Occidental |
| "Maniambus" is a Visayan term meaning to strike with a club because its coastal waters were them beaming with fish that catching could be done simply by clubbing. |
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| SAMBAYAN FESTIVAL -
February 28- March 31 - Tobias Fornier, Antique |
| A celebration of rites called samba/paned. This describe two kinds of rituals, one held on the hills (or mountains) and other held along the seacoast perform to ask for rain, to thank the ancestral spirit for good harvest. |
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| MARCH - EVENTS |
| PASAYAW FESTIVAL -
March 7- March 12 - Canlaon City, Negros Oriental |
| A combined word of “Pasalamat Pinaagi sa Sayaw” (a thanksgiving through dance). This Pasayaw expresses the joys and jubilations in praise and thanksgiving to the Almighty God through the intercession of St. Joseph. The “PASAYAW STREET DANCING & PARADE” is participated in by 12 contingents from the 12 barangays dancing to the uniform LATIN BEAT followed by a SHOWDOWN competition at 6:00 PM at the city gym. |
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| PANAGTAGBO FESTIVAL -
March 7 - Tagum City |
| Coincides with the city of Tagum’s founding anniversary. It aptly describes a celebration in the city where Tagumeños met Tagumeños from all walks of life in one occasion and setting since the city of Tagum is a crossroad business center in the northern part of Southern Mindanao. |
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| ARYA! ABRA FESTIVAL (Bamboo rafting) -
March 07 - 11 - Bangued, Abra |
| Abra's biggest festival highlights of which are "Karerakit" bamboo rafting along Calaba River and Tinguan Festival of the tribal natives of Abra. |
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| NATIONAL WOMEN'S MONTH CELEBRATION EXHIBIT -
March 8- March 12 - Clamshell I, Intramuros, Manila
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| A weeklong exhibit organized by the National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women (NCRFW) showcasing numerous products and services in celebration of the National Women''s Month. |
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| HOLISTIC FESTIVAL -
March 9- March 11 - Villa Jireh, Labrador, Pangasinan |
| Projects Pangasinan as a health tourism destination with focus on wellness & lifestyle change from the holistic approach. Converging multi-sectoral groups: Eco-Defense Movement, Fishermen/Farmers Association, Tourism. |
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| 102ND BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF LATE PRESIDENT JOSE P. LAUREL -
March 9 - Tanauan, Batangas |
| A yearly celebration commemorating the birth of President Jose P. Laurel. |
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| ARAW NG DABAW CELEBRATION -
March 10- March 16 - Davao City |
| Davao celebrates its birthday in a grand gala fashion befitting the largest city in Mindanao. The Araw ng Dabaw festivities come complete with a jam-packed, seven-day schedule of trade fairs and cultural presentations. There''s also a colorful civic-military parade and a citywide beauty pageant, featuring the smartest, most charming ladies this side of the islands. |
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| PINTADOS DE PASI FESTIVAL -
March 13 - Passi City, Iloilo |
| A festival depicting the history of Passi through “pintados” as a colorful celebration of how Passi got its name, as influenced by the Spanish regime. It also coincides with their Foundation Day commemorating the conversion of Passi as a component city. The festival’s main features include the parade and competition of Tribes, Carosa Parada, Pinta Carabao, Search for Bb. Pintados de Pasi, Laro ng Lahi, Binayle sa Kalye, Drum & Lyre Competition, Food Festival |
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| STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL - March 14- March 20 - La Trinidad, Benguet |
| The municipality of La Trinindad in Benguet, known as the Strawberry Capital of the Philippines, will feature the baking of the largest strawberry cake including a trade fair on strawberry products and cutflowers. |
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| HOMONHON LANDING -
March 16 | Homonhon, Eastern Samar
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| Commemoration of the discovery of the Philippines by Ferdinand Magellan. |
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| LUGAHAIT FESTIVAL -
March 16 - Lugait, Misamis Oriental
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| A local festival celebrating the rich history and the founding of the municipality of Lugait through native street dancing, showcase of agricultural products, and other colorful cultural performances |
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| BUTUAN-CHINA TRADE MISSION -
March 17 - Butuan City |
| Commemoration of the first Butuan-China Trade Mission |
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| MAYON CONQUEST -
March 18- March 20 - Albay |
| A mountain expedition to the country’s most popular volcano, MT. MAYON to be participated in by mountain-climbing enthusiast aimed to develop mountain climbing as a safe, enjoyable and environment-friendly activity. |
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| BANANA FESTIVAL -
March 18- March 19 - Baco, Mindoro Oriental |
| A celebration of its abundance of banana. It features banana cook fest and a banana (saba) inspired street dancing competition and beauty pageant. this coincides with the town fiestain honor of St. Joseph. |
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| SOLI-SOLI FESTIVAL -
March 18 - San Francisco, Camotes Island, Cebu
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| Named after the Soli-Soli plant which abounds around Lake Danao, its freestyle street dancing competition uses soli-soli plant as its dominants material. |
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| TABAK FESTIVAL -
March 19- March 22 - Tabaco City, Albay |
| Held in conjunction with the celebration of the City’s 1st Foundation Anniversary. The festival derived its name from a local word “tabak”, meaning bolo, where the name of the City (Tabaco) was taken from. It’s highlight is a street presentation where participants showcase the legend of the City. Numerous other activities are lined up to drum beat the affair. |
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| SULYOG FESTIVAL -
March 19 - Bongabong, Mindoro Oriental |
| A religious festival in honor of St. Joseph celebrated by way of a Sulyog (Suli and Niyog) Festival done through dances, flats and cultural shows. |
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| SINIGAYAN FESTIVAL -
March 19 - Sagay City |
| An annual celebration & thanksgiving in honor of their patron, St. Joseph, showcasing the best of Sagay - - the arts, culture, products, and its people. Sinigayan concocted from the spherical shell “sigay” which abounds many islets and shores of the city. |
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| SEMANA SANTA AT BALINTOKATOK LA SALETTE SHRINE -
March 20- March 27 - Santiago City |
| Traditional presentation of the passion and death of Christ on a hill and ends at the top where a chapel stands. |
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| SENAKULO / HOLY WEEK RITUALS & PROCESSIONS -
March 20- March 27 -Nationwide |
| A nationwide celebration of Lenten Season |
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| SEMANA SANTA AT IGUIG CALVARY HILLS -
March 20- March 27 -Iguig, Cagayan |
| Traditional presentation of the passion and death of Christ on an 11 hectare rolling terrain of the larger than life size 14 Stations of the Cross. |
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| SEMANA SANTA SA BIKOL -
March 20- March 27 - Calabanga, Camarines Sur |
| A week-long observance of Bicolanos unique religiosity and a pilgrimage to "Amang Hinulid" |
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| ALLAW TA APO SANDAWA (TRIBES HONOR MT. APO) -
March 21- March 26 - Kidapawan City, North Cotabato |
| A gathering of all highlighted tribes in honor of Mt. Apo as the country''s highest peak, it comes as no surprise that Mt. Apo is considered sacred ground. Join the highland tribes of Mindanao to the mountain in this annual gathering. |
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| TURUMBA -
March 21- March 26 - Pakil, Laguna |
| The largest religious activity consisting of 7 fiestas or lupi to commemorate the seven sorrows of Our Lady of Turumba, starting before the Holy Week every nine days thereafter and ends in the month of June and in celebrated with dancing procession. |
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| MORIONES FESTIVAL -
March 21- March 27 - Marinduque |
| A festival of the moriones, colorfuly garbed and masked soldiers and centurions; culminates in the reenactment of the beheading of Longinus. The entire towns of Boac, Mogpog and Gasan are virtually converted into huge stages as the story of Longinus unfolds. |
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| LENTEN WEEK/ "PAGPAPAKO" -
March 21- March 26 - Baler and Casiguran, Aurora |
| Highlighted in every Good Friday at a hilltop of Ermita hill “Pagpapako” celebration. Simultaneous at poblacion procession of different patron saints. |
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| CENAKULO (CAINTA, RIZAL) -
March 21- March 26 - Cainta, Rizal |
| Passion plays called cenaculo are held in various places sll over the Philippines during Holy Week. However in Cainta, Rizal, people take to the streets to witness passion plays participated in by the town folks. |
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| LENTEN OBSERVANCE (SAN PABLO CITY) -
March 21- March 26 - Sn Pablo City, Laguna |
| An impressive array of centuries old religious images owned by Don Escudero. These images are borne by their silver carrozas as an expression of faith of the citizens of San Pablo. |
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| BUHING KALBARYO -
March 21- March 26 - Cebu City, Cebu |
| During the Lenten season, the Buhing Kalbaryo Foundation Inc. will have Lenten presentations |
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| SEMANA SANTA (DIPOLOG CITY) -
March 21- March 26 - Dapitan City |
| Experience spiritual cleansing through sacrifices, i.e. religious rites (reenactment Passion of Jesus) at St. James the Greater Church, procession alongside life-size images of saints on carriages on selected city streets. |
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| BIRTHDAY OF GENERAL EMILIO AGUINALDO -
March 22 - Cavite |
| A celebration commemorating the birth of the First President of the Philippine Republic. |
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| ALIMANGO FESTIVAL -
March 22 - Lala, Lanao del Norte |
| A festival to celebrate "Araw ng Lala" featuring displays of different sizes of alimango (crab). Also features native costumes, dances and cotests depicting and promoting local culture and tradition and fluvial parade passing through unspoiled mangroves. |
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| 19 MARTYRS OF AKLAN -
March 23 - Kalibo, Aklan |
| Celebration dedicated to the 19 martyrs of Aklan who consecrated their lives in the cause of freedom against the colonizers. |
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| SEMANA SANTA AT SILAY CITY -
March 24- March 27 - Silay City |
| Highlights of activities fall on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Black Saturday and Easter Sunday. The Christian Community Theater in coordination with the Silay City Government presents contemporized and stylized version of the sacrifices, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Good Friday procession of the images of Saints made in Italy and crafted by the local artists attract believers and tourists alike. |
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| AGOO SEMANA SANTA -
March 24- March 25 - Agoo, La Union |
| The Holy week celebration, particularly Good Friday, is a display of devoutness and traditional pomp. |
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| MALIBAY CENACULO -
March 24- March 25 - Tanghalang Malibay, Malibay Plaza, Pasay City |
| A 10-day activity commencing with daily performances of particular scenes from the Bible stories. Different scenes are to be performed by Cenaculistas of Pasay. |
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| SUMMER CLIMB AND HOLIDAY TOUR MARAGUSAN 2005 -
March 24- March 27 - Maragusan, Compostela Valley |
| An annual trek to Mount Candalaga, one of the region’s peaks and site of the National Mountaineering Federation of the Philippines. |
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| KATKAT SAKRIPISYO SA 3003 STEPS -
March 24- March 25 - Dipolog City |
| A mountain climbing/trekking activity and via cruces participated in by the Catholic community of Zamboanga del Norte and the neighboring municipalities. |
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| PANAAD -
March 24- March 25 - Camiguin |
| A yearly trek of devotees coming from the neighboring municipalities, cities and provinces in Visayas and Mindanao to Camiguin’s walkway considered the Region’s famous Holy Week site |
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| PASKO SA KASAKIT (SEMANA SANTA SA BANTAYAN) -
March 24 - Bantayan, Cebu |
| A unique mixture of solemn religious rites and local celebration in Bantayan Island where friends of the residents and tourists experience the scenic rites and cool off the summer heat in beautiful white sandy beaches. |
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| LUCKY SUMMER VISITOR/S -
March 24 - Baguio City |
| A special feature of Summer in Baguio Project, this annual event spearheaded by the Baguio Correspondents and Broadcasters Club, will choose the lucky visitors to the Summer Capital of the Philippines and will be afforded prizes that include hosted meals, tours, free accommodations, and other souvenir items. |
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| GIWANG-GIWANG -
March 25 - Binangonan, Rizal |
| It is a play executed every Good Friday by replaying the funeral of Jesus Christ through a procession. Due to the influx of tourists, devotes and other people trying to touch the “Sepulkro”, it sways, hence, Giwang-giwang. People searching for an amulet or anting-anting to join this religious activity. |
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| PAGTALTAL SA GUIMARAS -
March 25 - Jordan, Guimaras |
| Lenten Presentation on the hillside of Jordan with locals as actors. This ala-Oberrammergau Passion Play has been attracting locals and tourists whose visit usually culminates in the trek to “Balaan Bukid”. |
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| CUTUD LENTEN RITES -
March 25 - San Pedro Cutud, San Fernando, Pampanga |
| A re-enactment of Christ''s passion and death. |
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| PAMALANDONG HA PALO -
March 25 - Palo, Leyte |
| Dramatic re-enactment of Christ''s sufferings on the cross. |
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| LIVE STATIONS OF THE CROSS AT SAN CARLOS CITY -
March 25 - San Carlos City, Negros Occidental |
| A live reenactment of the 14 Stations of the Cross along the main thoroughfares of the city. |
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| PAGTALTAL IN BAROTAC VIEJO -
March 25 - Barotac Viejo, Iloilo |
| A yearly depiction of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. |
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| KALBARYO -
March 25 - San Vicente Ferrer Parish Bgy. La Granja, La Carlota City |
| Live re-enactment of the 7 last words held on Good Friday at the Hills of Bgy. La Granja. The Kalbaryo, being a community based and multi-sectoral theatrical showcase makes a total distinction in translating the promise of Christ’s most liberating resurrection. |
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| PAGHUKOM -
March 25 - Calinog, Iloilo |
| Lenten presentation depicting the judgment, crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. |
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| KAPIYA DISPLAY AND PASYON SINGING CONTEST -
March 25 - Santa Barbara, Iloilo |
| A Kapiya or tableau of the 14 Stations of the Cross is set-up in strategic places all over the town where the procession would pass through. This tableau would either be composed of human characters or art works. On Good Friday, people would go around the town to witness the judging of the most unique and beautiful Kapiya along with the most authentic Pasyon (Passions of Christ) Singing. |
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| CUARESMA -
March 26- March 27 - San Jose, Antique |
| The center celebration is replete with theater practice: from Domingo de Ramos (Palm Sunday) to Paskwa kang Pagkabanhaw (Easter Sunday). It is a one week theatrical events where there is a street pageantry where the dramatic persons are composed of antiquated life-sized images of saints on pasos decorated with flower. |
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| LENTEN FESTIVAL OF HERBAL PREPARATION -
March 26 - San Antonio, Siquijor |
| A time when herbalists from all over Visayas and Mindanao participate in a ritual known as "Tang-Alap". |
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| TORUGPO -
March 26 - Carigara, Leyte |
| Carabao and horse fights. |
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| SALUBONG (ANGONO, RIZAL) -
March 26- March 27 - Angono, Rizal |
| Black Saturday is highlighted by 3-hour presentation of “Vigilia na Muling Pagkabuhay” at the patio of the church. On Easter Sunday, a celebration is held of the reunion of the Risen Christ with Virgin Mary is reenacted. It is facilitated by young girl inside an inverted giant paper flower suspended the removal of the mourning veil from Mary’s head by a from bamboo trellis. The petals are mechanically opened by giant toy birds to reveal the girl inside. It is then followed by a religious dancing of young ladies called “Kapitana” and “Tenyenta”, to the tune of “Bati”. |
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| KABANHAWAN FESTIVAL -
March 27 - Minglanilla, Cebu |
| Showcases the "SUGAT" in which the town is known for many years since. This year, the celebration will be more grand followed by a day long games and entertainment tht highlights the endowment of Minglanilla in history, trade and arts. |
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| HALADAYA FESTIVAL -
March 27- April 3 - Daan Bantayan, Cebu |
| Is celebrated every Easter Sunday and ends with a streetdancing on the seventh day after Easter. Haladaya means "Halad kang Datu Daya", the leader of the first Malayan settlers in Daan Bantayan. |
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| SUNDUAN HA CARIGARA -
March 27 - Carigara, Leyte |
| Cultural/social activities and float parade held on Easter Sunday. |
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| MANOK NI SAN PEDRO FESTIVAL -
March 27 - San Pedro, Laguna |
| Grand parade of various and colorful floats participated in by both government and private sectors while the tribal groups aggressively partakes on street dancing with numerous tribal participants lined-up alternately with floats. |
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| KISI-KISI FESTIVAL -
March 27- March 31 - Negros Occidental |
| Kisi Kisi Dance Parade is a dance parade which stands for the way fishes flip-flops and twitches as they are hauled during the bountiful harvest. It starts at 1:00 in the afternoon where participating groups wear costumes and headdresses adorned with multi-colored shells & fish nets while props include bamboo poles and baskets used for fishing. Before the dance parade a re-enactment of the Sinulod is being shown wherein the town’s patron Sr. Sto. Niño saved the village from the moro raids. |
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| SUGAT -
March 27 - San Carlos, Negros Occ. |
| A religious procession that depicts the meeting of the resurrected Jesus Christ and His mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is usually celebrated every dawn of Easter Sunday. |
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| HUDAS-HUDAS -
March 27 - San Jose, Antique |
| Initiated by the Aglipayan Church since the seventies. The people gather in the town plaza to hang Judas and burned the effigy done on Black Saturday. In this spectacle, the people are reminded of Judas’ treachery and they all participate in “executing” him. |
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| BANTAYAN FESTIVAL -
March 27- March 31 - Guimbal, Iloilo |
| A celebration of the birth of a new history and culture of the people of Guimbal as a tribute and reverence to the triumphant struggle of its ancestors for meaningful existence.The magic of the Gimba (drum) and the Bantayan (watchtower) are the major features of the festival. The festival also features dance drama, drum, float & street dancing competition, cultural shows, beauty pageant, paraw & boat racing, fluvial parade, musical concerts and many other presentations. |
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SALUBONG (EASTER VIGIL) AND PASKO NG PAGKABUHAY (FEAST OF THE RESURRECTION
March 27 - Barangay San Dionisio, Parañaque City |
| The Easter festivity unfolds at dawn around five o’clock with a procession heralding the resurrection of Christ and his reunion with Mary. While the molded images of Mother and Son are placed side by side, a little girl dressed up like an angel replace the Blessed Virgin’s black veil of grief and mourning with a white one as the Osana, a hymn of praise and adoration endemic to Parañaque, is sung. |
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SIARGAO INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN BIKE CUP -
March 27- March 31
General Luna, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte
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| An annual international competition which is open for all local and foreign bikers. |
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| TABACCO FESTIVAL -
March 28- March 29 - Candon City, Ilocos Sur |
| Annual festival to promote major industry of the city “Tobacco.” |
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| KATKAT SA DIPOLOG -
March 28- April 3 - Dipolog City |
| An annual activity at the mountain ranges of Dipolog City’s Linabo Peak and the Sungkilaw Falls area. This is participated in by mountaineers and nature trekkers, which is to be held every summer season in Dipolog City. |
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| GAWAGAWAY-YAN FESTIVAL -
March 30- April 13 - Cauayan City |
| Celebrates the cityhood of the City of Canayan in Isabela Province; activities include cultural shows, trade shows, parades and street dancing and variety shows, etc. |
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| SINUGDAN/COMMEMORATION OF THE FIRST CHRISTIAN MASS -
March 31 - Limasawa Island, Southern Leyte |
| Commemoration of the first mass in the Philippines held by the Spaniards. |
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| FIRST EASTER MASS CELEBRATION -
March 31 - Butuan City |
| A re-enactment of Magellan's landing and planting of the cross on March 21, 1521 at Mazaua, Butuan City. |
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| “3RD ASEAN PARAGAMES VISMIN ELIMINATION GAMES” -
April 7- April 9 - Zamboanga City |
| Paralethics from Visayas and Mindanao will converge in Zamboanga City for a three-day sports competition. Champions in this event will then compete in the 3rd ASEAN Paragames to be held in Manila in December 2005. |
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| KATKAT SA DIPOLOG -
March 28- April 3 - Dipolog City |
| An annual activity at the mountain ranges of Dipolog City’s Linabo Peak and the Sungkilaw Falls area. This is participated in by mountaineers and nature trekkers, which is to be held every summer season in Dipolog City. |
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| GAWAGAWAY-YAN FESTIVAL -
March 30- April 13 - Cauayan City |
| Celebrates the cityhood of the City of Canayan in Isabela Province; activities include cultural shows, trade shows, parades and street dancing and variety shows, etc. |
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SINUGDAN/COMMEMORATION OF THE FIRST CHRISTIAN MASS -
March 31
Limasawa Island, Southern Leyte |
| Commemoration of the first mass in the Philippines held by the Spaniards. |
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| FIRST EASTER MASS CELEBRATION -
March 31 - Butuan City |
| A re-enactment of Magellan's landing and planting of the cross on March 21, 1521 at Mazaua, Butuan City. |
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| APRIL - EVENTS |
| KATKAT SA DIPOLOG -
March 28- April 3 - Dipolog City |
| An annual activity at the mountain ranges of Dipolog City’s Linabo Peak and the Sungkilaw Falls area. This is participated in by mountaineers and nature trekkers, which is to be held every summer season in Dipolog City. |
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| GAWAGAWAY-YAN FESTIVAL
- March 30- April 13 -Cauayan City |
| Celebrates the cityhood of the City of Canayan in Isabela Province; activities include cultural shows, trade shows, parades and street dancing and variety shows, etc. |
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| SINUGDAN/COMMEMORATION OF THE FIRST CHRISTIAN MASS -
March 31 - Limasawa Island, Southern Leyte |
| Commemoration of the first mass in the Philippines held by the Spaniards. |
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| FIRST EASTER MASS CELEBRATION -
March 31 - Butuan City |
| A re-enactment of Magellan's landing and planting of the cross on March 21, 1521 at Mazaua, Butuan City. |
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| ARAW NG KAGITINGAN -
April 9 - Mt Samat, Bataan |
| The fall of Bataan is commemorated every year. Top government officials, Japanese and American WW II veterans including their Filipino counterparts and visitors go to Mt. Samat to participate at the annual rites held to honor the bravery of the soldiers who fought for the defense of Bataan. |
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| PANA-AD SA NEGROS (GRAND CELEBRATION) -
April 12- April 21 - Bacolod City, Negros Occidental |
| Is the "festival of all festivals" in the province. It is a week-long summer event that brings together the towns and cities in Negros Occidental in one big showcase of handicrafts, products, tourism attractions, and local festivals. Festivities include trade and food fairs, garden show, golf tournament, singing and songwriting competitions, beauty pageant, and a fiesta presentation featuring the festival of each town and city in a colorful and jubilant presentation at the Pana-ad Park and Stadium |
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| CONQUER MT. APO -
April 13 - 20 - Mt. Apo, Davao City |
| An annual sumer climb to Mt. Apo, the country's highest peak. |
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| BANCATHON SA MAGNAGA -
April 13 - Pantukan, Comval |
| An annual motorized banca race among fisherman of the region within waters of Magnaga offering huge cash prizes |
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| 5TH NATIONAL CAVING CONGRESS -
April 13- April 17 - San Miguel, Baggao, Cagayan |
| The Congress aims to foster relationship among cavers in the country and to help develop the knowledge and attitude of the community on the Tourism Industry. The Sierra Madre Outdoor Club and Sang-at Salug Outdoor Club are pioneering outdoor groups in region 02 are collaborating for the event. |
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| PAHIMIS FESTIVAL -
April 15 - Amadeo, Cavite
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| A Festival that revives the coffee industry |
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| ANGKAN-ANGKAN -
April 16 - Marikina City, Metro Manila |
| Ka-angkan is the Feast of Clans being celebrated during the Cityhood Anniversary of Marikina. The feast is being celebrated as a tribute to the native residents of the city since they were the ones who formed the community and shaped the city’s own culture and tradition. |
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| SUNDUAN -
April 16 - Pasig City, Metro Manila |
| A colorful procession of 2 barangays which hold their respective fiestas every other year, sharing one patron saint - Sta. Rosa de Lima. The image is fetched by the celebrating barangay from the other barangay. |
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| TAMPISAW FESTIVAL (EARTH DAY CELEBRATION) -
April 16- April 18 - Concepcion, Iloilo |
| A 3-day annual festivity to commemorate the Earth Day Celebration which features fluvial parade, tree-planting and other environment educational activities. |
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| SINABALU FESTIVAL -
April 16- April 30 - Rizal, Cagayan |
| Celebrates the town fiesta of Rizal highlighting the Malaweg ancestry and cooking of glutinous rice on bamboos; showcasing the culture in songs and dances. |
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| TANDUYONG FESTIVAL -
April 17 - San Jose City, Bulacan |
| A parade to give thanks for a good harvest participated by various barangays and establishments in colorful costumes and instead of marching, dance in the street. |
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| OBANDO FERTILITY RITES -
April 17- May 19 - Obando, Bulacan |
| Childless couples, praying that they bear children, do the "fertility dance" on the streets of Obando. The fiesta is observed in honor of Sta. Clara, San Pascual and Virgen de Salambao. |
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| TUNGOH AD HUNGDUAN -
April 18 - 24 - Hungduan, Ifugao |
| A cultural fiesta of the Ifugaos of Hungduan which features ethnic games, rituals, arts and crafts-oriented activities. |
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| COCOWAYAN FESTIVAL 2005 -
April 20- April 25 - Isabela City |
| Beauty pageant, street dances and trade fair of coconut and bamboo products which abound in Isabela, characterize this festival. |
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| BANKARERA -
April 21 - Penablanca, Cagayan |
| Boat rowing race at the clear waters of the Pinacanuan River within the Callao Caves Tourist Zone |
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| KINULOB FESTIVAL -
April 21- April 25 - Mabini, Batangas |
| Kinulob Festival gives recognition to the local native chicken raisers. Kinulob is one way of cooking the whole chicken with unique presentation. Street dance competition, mini band exhibition, cultural presentation and Mutya ng Mabini pageant are some of the highlights of the festival. |
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| ANGKAN-ANGKAN -
April 16 - Marikina City, Metro Manila |
| Ka-angkan is the Feast of Clans being celebrated during the Cityhood Anniversary of Marikina. The feast is being celebrated as a tribute to the native residents of the city since they were the ones who formed the community and shaped the city’s own culture and tradition. |
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| SUNDUAN -
April 16 | Pasig City, Metro Manila |
| A colorful procession of 2 barangays which hold their respective fiestas every other year, sharing one patron saint - Sta. Rosa de Lima. The image is fetched by the celebrating barangay from the other barangay. |
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| TAMPISAW FESTIVAL (EARTH DAY CELEBRATION) -
April 16- April 18 - Concepcion, Iloilo |
| A 3-day annual festivity to commemorate the Earth Day Celebration which features fluvial parade, tree-planting and other environment educational activities. |
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| SINABALU FESTIVAL -
April 16- April 30 - Rizal, Cagayan |
| Celebrates the town fiesta of Rizal highlighting the Malaweg ancestry and cooking of glutinous rice on bamboos; showcasing the culture in songs and dances. |
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| TANDUYONG FESTIVAL -
April 17 - San Jose City, Bulacan |
| A parade to give thanks for a good harvest participated by various barangays and establishments in colorful costumes and instead of marching, dance in the street. |
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| OBANDO FERTILITY RITES -
April 17- May 19 - Obando, Bulacan |
| Childless couples, praying that they bear children, do the "fertility dance" on the streets of Obando. The fiesta is observed in honor of Sta. Clara, San Pascual and Virgen de Salambao. |
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| TUNGOH AD HUNGDUAN -
April 18 - 24 - Hungduan, Ifugao |
| A cultural fiesta of the Ifugaos of Hungduan which features ethnic games, rituals, arts and crafts-oriented activities. |
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| COCOWAYAN FESTIVAL 2005 -
April 20- April 25 - Isabela City |
| Beauty pageant, street dances and trade fair of coconut and bamboo products which abound in Isabela, characterize this festival. |
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| BANKARERA -
April 21 - Penablanca, Cagayan |
| Boat rowing race at the clear waters of the Pinacanuan River within the Callao Caves Tourist Zone |
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| KINULOB FESTIVAL -
April 21- April 25 - Mabini, Batangas |
| Kinulob Festival gives recognition to the local native chicken raisers. Kinulob is one way of cooking the whole chicken with unique presentation. Street dance competition, mini band exhibition, cultural presentation and Mutya ng Mabini pageant are some of the highlights of the festival. |
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| CANGMATING SIBULAN, NEGROS ORIENTAL -
April 24- April 30 - Yagyag Festival |
| Yagyag is the vernacular for spawning, to lay eggs or spread, propagate and grow. The process refers in particular to the crabs and other marine creatures that gather during the months of October to December in Sapa, one of two springs found in Barangay Cangmating of Sibulan. |
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| BANGUS FESTIVAL -
April 24- May 2 - Dagupan City, Pangasinan |
| Part of Dagupan''s Pista''y Dayat celebration, highlight of which is the longest bangus grill, 101 ways to cook bangus, Bangus Harvest Dance parade, sports competition/exhibition. |
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| KAROSAHAN FESTIVAL -
April 24 - Nueva Valencia, Guimaras |
| This is a proud tradition where beautiful maidens compete for attention with the gaily-decorated Karosas with their load of goodies. |
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| AKLAN DAY CELEBRATION -
April 25 - Aklan |
| An annual celebration commemorating the province''s founding anniversary when it formally declared independence fro its mother province of Capiz on April 25, 1958. |
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| PANAGAT "FISH" TIVAL -
April 25 - Estancia, Iloilo
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| This is a tribute to fishermen of Estancia. It is a celebration that calls for ultimate cooperation and soul of "Bayanihan" among their neighboring town. |
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| PASALAMAT FESTIVAL -
April 25- May 1 - La Carlota City, Negros Occidental |
| Held every Sunday nearest the first of May or Labor Day. It is a harvest thanksgiving celebration by the people of La Carlota City. The festival is based on an age-old practice of offering thanksgiving to the god of agriculture living inside Kanlaon Volcano. |
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| THE SABUTAN FESTIVAL AND MINI-TRADE FAIR -
April 25- April 29 - Mabitac, Mindoro Oriental |
| Exhibit of different products mainly from Sabutan. |
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4TH SENATOR ROBERT “BOBBY” BARBERS NATIONAL BANCARERA CHAMPIONSHIP
April 25- April 27 - Mabua Pebble Beach, Surigao City
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| A yearly Boat Race |
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| KUTSITSA FESTIVAL -
April 26 - Molave, Zamboanga del Sur |
| This is a thanksgiving event for a bountiful harvest, with festivities like street dancing competition and agri-trade fair. |
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AWESOME DIVES PHILIPPINES: AN ADVENTURE LIFESTYLE -
April 26- April 28
Glorietta Activity Center, Makati City |
| The 1st Dive Show in the Philippines |
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| MANGO-BAMBOO FESTIVAL AND TRADE FAIR -
April 27- April 28 - San Carlos, Pangasinan |
| A festival promoting San Carlos City as major trading center of bamboo based products/furniture and best producer of "carabao" mangoes and other mango variety in the country. |
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| KAFAGWAY 2005 -
April 27 - Baguio City |
| A commemorative event reliving the liberation of Baguio City from the control of Japanese Forces through a moving pageant along Session Road |
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| SAKNUNGAN FESTIVAL -
April 27- April 30 - San Jose, Mindoro Occidental |
| Festival incorporating the exhibition of the cultural heritage of Mindoro’s ethnic communities. |
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| TINAPAHAN FESTIVAL -
April 29- May 1 - Lemery, Batangas |
| A 3-day festivities that will showcase a trade fair of agro-industrial products, lectures on livestock raising and food processing as well as food demo competition |
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| IMBAYAH -
April 29- May 1 - Banaue, Ifugao |
| Ethnic Sports Festival and thanksgiving rites featuring Ifugao''s traditional practices showcased in their songs, dances, arts & crafts. |
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| PISTA’Y DAYAT (THANKSGIVING) -
April 29- May 1 - Lingayen, Pangasinan
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| Thanksgiving festival for the year''s bountiful harvest from the sea celebrated every 1st of May. |
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| PISTA’Y DAYAT (THANKSGIVING) -
April 29- May 1 - Lingayen, Pangasinan |
| Thanksgiving festival for the year''s bountiful harvest from the sea celebrated every 1st of May. |
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| MAY - EVENTS |
| MAKALAWAN "PINYA FESTIVAL" -
May 9- May 15 - Calauan, Laguna |
| Promotes the juicy and sweetest pineapple or "pinya" as main agricultural product of the town of Calauan. |
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| PUJADA BAY FESTIVAL -
May 9- May 15 - Mati, Davao Oriental |
| Fluvial festival to showcase the bounty of coastal resources, lectures on coastal protection/management; cultural presentation and parade. |
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| FEAST OF OUR LADY OF BIGLANG AWA -
May 10 - Boac, Marinduque |
| A celebration in honor of the Patroness of Marinduque |
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| GALERAN FESTIVAL -
May 10 - 11 - Puerto Galera |
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| LUBI-LUBI (COCONUT) FESTIVAL -
May 10 - Gingoog City |
| A cultural dance festival of the city featuring coconut as one of its major agricultural products. |
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| PAHIYAS FESTIVAL -
May 11- May 15 - Lucban, Quezon |
| An annual celebration to usher in a bountiful harvest; where homes are decorated with the town''s best agricultural products. |
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| AGAWAN SA SARIAYA -
May 11- March 15 - Sariaya, Quezon |
| A thanksgiving celebration of the Lord for the good harvest and abundance of agricultural production. |
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| MAYOHAN SA TAYABAS -
May 11- May 15 - Tayabas, Quezon |
| A thanksgiving event marked with agro-trade fair and the famous agawan ng suman in honor of San Isidro Labrador, patron saint of farmers, for the good harvest and abundance of agricultural product. |
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| BALWARTE SA GUMACA -
May 11- May 15 - Gumaca, Quezon |
| Huge arches placed on the strategic locations are lavishly decorated with the most colorful farm produce, local delicacies, horticultural products, palm fronds etc. |
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| PAUKYABAN FESTIVAL -
May 11- May 30 - Butuan City |
| It is an agro-industrial show that featured species of plants and flowers in a display of unique landscapes. |
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| IKALAHAN/KALANGUYA FESTIVAL -
May 12- May 13 - Imugan and Malico, Pangasinan |
| It aims to preserve and develop cultural tradition and better understand indigenous peoples and their cultural practices including how they protect the forest. |
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| SUNDUAN -
May 12 - Brgy. La Huerta, Parañaque City |
| The traditional rites means literally “to pick up the girl at the house”. |
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| MANO PO SAN ROQUE FESTIVAL -
May 12 - Valenzuela City |
| Street dancing and procession along the city’s major thoroughfares in commemoration of the feast of San Roque, highlighting the customs and traditional celebration of the festival. |
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| PULILAN CARABAO FESTIVAL -
May 13- May 15 - Pulilan, Bulacan |
| A thanksgiving fiesta that features oiled, perfumed carabaos paying homage to Pulilan''s patron saint by kneeling in front of his statue. |
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| SANTA CRUZAN IN BAGUIO "SABSABONG TI MAYO" -
May 13- May 14 - Baguio City |
| A fashion show featuring beauties and designers from North Philippines |
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| ALBAY DAY -
May 14 - Albay |
| The Provincial Government of Albay has declared May 14 as "Albay Day" starting May 14, 2004 and every year after. The celebration which falls in May during the annual month-long Magayon Festival |
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| FIESTA BICOLANDIA CRUISE “PEÑAFRANCIA PILGRIMAGE” -
May 14- May 18 - Cebu City |
| Bringing the best of the Bicol region showcasing its products, festivals, arts and crafts, among others highlighted by the procession of Our Lady of Peñafrancia joined by the Bicol Association of Cebu and Marianne devotees. |
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| FEAST OF SAN ISIDRO LABRADOR/CARABAO FESTIVAL -
May 14- May 15 - Angono, Rizal
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| A tribute to San Isidro Labrador with colorful/joyous procession of carabao carts carrying a myriad of local products. |
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| SAN ISIDRO FESTIVAL (PANDANAN) -
May 15 - Luisiana, Laguna |
| An annual celebration in honor of farmer’s patron saint San Isidro Labrador. |
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| FEAST IN THE HONOR ST. VINCENT FERRER -
May 15 - Dipolog City |
| Dipolog City fiesta celebrated with motocross, concerts and beauty pageants |
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| ONGGOYAN FESTIVAL -
May 15 - Malimono, Surigao del Norte |
| Celebrated with much gaiety and funfare. It features agro-Industrial fair, beauty contest, sports festival and street dancing depicting movement of monkeys. |
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| MANGGAHAN SA GUIMARAS -
May 15 - 22 - Guimaras |
| A commemorative celebration of the anniversary of Guimaras as a province and to showcase the premier product of the province (mango) and the various local attractions. |
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| SARUNG BANGGI FESTIVAL -
May 18- May 25 - Sto. domingo, Albay |
| A fun-filled 8-day summer activity to immortalize the song Sarung Banggi and pay tribute to its composer Potenciano Gregorio. It showcases a variety of cultural and religious activities, food and sports fest, Beauty Search, folksong fest, agro-industrial fair and many more. |
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| SANGGUTAN FESTIVAL -
May 18 - Barugo, Leyte |
| A dance of the drinkers honoring the age-old process of wine-making. |
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| PASUNDAYAG NORTHERN MINDANAO -
May 18- June 1 -Intramuros, Manila |
| A showcase of Northern Mindanao’s rich cultural heritage through songs and dances, arts and crafts,agricultural products and destinations in Intramuros Manila. |
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| FARMERS FESTIVAL -
May 19- May 20 - Bacarra, Ilocos Norte |
| A festival that highlights a street dance parade participated in by cressed up framers; agro-industrial trade fair; contest of the biggest farm harvest and livestock. |
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| BANWAHON FESTIVAL -
May 20 - Barangay Mat-i, Surigao City |
| An ethnic dance competition depicting customs and traditions as well as the culture of early inhabitants of Barangay Mat-i Surigao City |
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| PAGSALABUK FESTIVAL -
May 21- July 1 - Dipolog City |
| Pagsalubok Festival is a Subano term that means “get together” or “togetherness,” which aims to showcase the myriad interplay of culture among the Muslims, the Lumads and the varied and diverse culture of the settlers form all over the Philippines to include the Spanish, Chinese, American and other Asian culture that have meticulously woven and shaped into what is now the unique Mindanao tri-people culture |
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| KAOGMA FESTIVAL -
May 21- May 27 - Camarines Sur |
| A week-long celebration of the of the foundation anniversary of the Province of Camarines Sur. The festival features numerous activities such as cultural expositions, sports events, beauty pageant, procession and Grand Parade. |
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| PANAGYAMAN FESTIVAL -
May 22- May 24 - Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya |
| The 165th Anniversary of the establishment of the civil government of Nueva Vizcaya. Activities include street parades,street dancing, cultural shows, float parades and contest, sports events by municipality, agro-industrial fairs, others. |
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| LUBI-LUBI (Coconut) FESTIVAL -
May 22 -ingoog City, Misamis Oriental |
| A cultural presentation using parts of the coconut palm and other indigenous materials as props and costumes. |
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| BOLOBONG KINGKING FESTIVAL -
May 23- May 24 - Loboc, Bohol |
| A music and dance festivity depicting the history, folklore and traditions of the Lobocanons. Bolibong Kingking is a term applied to the drums and gongs and their rhythm used to accompany the supplicantion dance ritual in frong of the Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the 2nd Patron of Loboc. |
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| SANTACRUZAN WITH KUMBIRA -
May 23- May 31 - Rizal Blvd., Dumaguete City |
| Procession of biblical characters and the traditional sagalas representing the Blessed Virgin’s attributes. On this festivity one can also witness the city’s prettiest promenade in their finery parading followed by performing contingents. |
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| PAHOY-PAHOY FESTIVAL (SCARECROW) -
May 25 - Western Samar |
| A grand parade and street dancing of people in scarecrow costumes. |
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| MALUMAGPAK CHALLENGE -
May 26- May 30 - New Bataan, Compostela Valley |
| A trek to Mt. Manurigao-Malumagpak, one of the region''s newly discovered eco-tourism destinations. |
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9TH INTERNATIONAL AVIATION, MARITIME, DEFENSE (AMD) -
May 26- May 29 |
Philippine Trade Training Center, Manila |
| An exhibition that serves as catalyst for successful trade negotiations and development of vital linkages between sellers and buyers in their effort to upgrade and modernize their aviation, maritime, and defense capabilities. It is the pioneering exhibition of its kind in the Philippines, with a track record of successfully providing a platform for commercial aviation, maritime, and defense contractors to showcase their products and technologies to a captive market. |
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| SANTACRUZAN SA INTRAMUROS 2005 -
May 29 - Intramuros, Manila |
| Department of Tourism together with Intramuros Administration will bring back the glamour of the 1900s Manila Carnival Queen in this year’s Santacruzan sa Intramuros. |
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| PADARAW FESTIVAL -
May 30 - Bulan, Sorsogon |
| A festival showcsing colorful costumes fashioned from the abaca fiber. It is highlighted by a grand street presentation wherein the participants are clad in colorful costumes using the abaca fibers. |
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| TAPUSAN -
May 31 - Alitagtag, Batangas |
| Tapusan honors the Holy Cross on the last day of May |
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| JUNE - EVENTS |
| LA TRINIDAD FOUNDATION DAY -
June 12- June 16 - La Trinidad, Benguet
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General cleaning and tree planting acitivity along with cultural
shows and sports fest. |
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| INDEPENDENCE DAY (BAGUIO CITY) -
June 12 - Baguio City |
| A parade along the city’s main road celebrating the 107th Independence from foreign control. |
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| INDEPENDENCE DAY 2005 -
June 12 - Cavite, Manila, and other historical site, (nationwide) |
| Re-enactment of the historic proclamation of the Philippine Independence is done at the mansion of Gen Emilio Aguinaldo, the first president of the Philippine Republic. |
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| ARAW NG COTABATO -
June 12- June 20 - Cotabato City |
| Charter Anniversary of Cotabato City. |
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| ARAW NG AGUSAN DEL NORTE -
June 12- June 17 - Agusan del Norte |
| Anniversary of Agusan Del Norte. It is highlighted with civic parade, sports fest, and agro-industrial fair. |
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| ARAW NG AGUSAN DEL SUR -
June 12- June 12 - Agusan del Sur |
| In celebration of the R.A. 4969 enacted on June 17, 1967 dividing Agusan province into two: Agusan del Norte and del Sur |
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| PUJADA BAY FESTIVAL -
June 14- June 16 - Pujada Bay, Mati, Davao Oriental |
| Launching of Festival showcasing the various attractions of the island as an eco-tourism destination. |
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| BATTLE OF BESANG PASS -
June 14 - Cervantes, Ilocos Sur |
| Commemoration of the historical victory of the Filipino guerillas in Northern Luzon which led to the surrender of Gen. Yamashita and the end of the Japanese occupation in the Philippines. |
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| PINEAPPLE/PINYASAN FESTIVAL -
June 15- June 23 - Camarines Norte |
| A festival featuring the sweet, succulent pineapple thru art exhibits, trade fairs, cultural performances and sports events. |
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| 30K BAOTO MARATHON -
June 15 - Agusan del Norte |
| An annual contest held during the celebration of Araw ng Agusan. |
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| NALIYAGAN FESTIVAL -
June 15- June 17 - Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur |
| In celebration of the Foundation anniversary of Agusan del Sur. It is a six-day socio-cultural and arts exposition of the indigenous tribes in the entire Agusan Valley. |
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BARAGATAN SA PALAWAN (FOUNDATION DAY) -
June 17- June 23
Provincial Capitol Compound, Puerto Princesa City
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| PISTA Y ANG KAGUEBAN -
June 19- June 26 - Puerto Princesa City, Palawan |
| A festive reforestation dine by practically all people from different walks of life with activities such as performance of the environmental artists of Puerto Princesa through songs dances. |
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| ADLAW NAN SURIGAO -
June 19 - Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur |
| The provinces of Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur Simultaneously commemorate their charter anniversary. |
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| RIZAL DAY -
June 19 - Calamba, Laguna |
In memory of the birthday of the Philippine National Hero,
Jose P. Rizal, the townfolks of Calamba offer flowers to Rizal Shrine. |
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| PISTA NG KALIKASAN -
June 19 - Provincewide, Palawan |
| A massive tree planting activity to help alleviate global warming. |
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| LINGGANAY FESTIVAL -
June 19 - Alang-alang, Leyte |
| Street Pageant depicting the legendary and mythical storiy of the bells. |
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| DAPITAN’S CHARTER -
June 19- June 22 - Dapitan City
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| Festivity starts on the birth anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal and culminates on the city’s charter day. The celebration is highlighted by a sportsfest alongside cultural presentations |
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| “OYANGE KAUGMAN” FESTIVAL -
June 20- June 29 - Polangui, Albay
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| A merrymaking held in conjunction with the town fiesta. The festival whose name was derived from a tree which is abundant in the area features various exciting events including street presentation, beauty pageant, trade fair, among others. |
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| ZAMBULAWAN FESTIVAL (Street pageantry) -
June 20 - Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur |
| Street dancing and colorful parade highlighting native Subanen costumes and rituals. |
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| PILI FESTIVAL -
June 20- June 29 - Sorsogon, Sorsogon |
| Pili is an indigenous crop of Bicol region, particularly Sorsogon. This festival showcases the PIli, the primary purpose of which is to emphasize its importance and to increase the awareness of the public on its various economic uses. |
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| DIWATA FESTIVAL -
June 21 - San Francisco, Agusan del Sur |
| A festival highlighted with street dancing in honor of their patron saint. |
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| PAGADIAN CITY CHARTER DAY -
June 21 - Pagadian City |
| Commemorates Pagadian City’s ascendancy into chartered This is marked annually with festivities like agro-trade fair, civic military parade, nightly program at Plaza Luz, sportsfest, search for Mutya ng Pagadian, clean-up drives, cultural and variety shows. |
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| KALIGUAN FLUVIAL FESTIVAL -
June 22- June 24 - Cagwait, Surigao del Sur |
| A yearly festivities in honor of St. John the Baptist highlighted by Search for Perlas ng Kaliguan beauty pageant, beach dancing and other beach-fun activities. |
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| CALUMPIT “LIOAD” FESTIVAL -
June 23 - Calumpit, Bulacan
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| A celebration in honor of the patron saint St. John the Baptist. |
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| PIAT SAMBALI FESTIVAL (RELIGIOUS) -
June 23- June 30 - Piat, Cagayan |
| A religious and cultural revival in commemoration of the Christianization of the Itawes region of Cagayan. |
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| AGGAW NAK CAGAYAN (CAGAYAN FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY) -
June 23- June 29 - Province of Cagayan |
| The 422nd anniversary of the founding of the civil government of Cagayan. Activities include lectures, exhibits, games, beauty pageant, agro-trade and tourism fair. |
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| ARAW NG MAYNILA -
June 24 - Manila City |
| A yearly celebration of Manila Day featuring various activities like the Manila Film Festival, Fireworks Display, etc. |
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| TAONG-PUTIK FESTIVAL -
June 24 - Aliaga, Nueva Ecija |
| A religious event where town folks wear vines, banana leaves or dried coconut leaves on their mud-covered bodies as St. John the Baptist was said to have done in his lifetime. |
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| PARADA NG LECHON -
June 24 - Balayan, Batangas |
| A grand parade of succulent roasted pigs. |
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| APUNG IRU FLUVIAL FESTIVAL -
June 28- June 30 - Apalit, Pampanga |
| The most awaited activitiy of this festival procession where the image of St. Peter is brought down from Capalangan to Calumpit River where a colorfully decorated mini pagoda awaits the image. |
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| SUBIRAN REGATTA -
June 28 - Tacloban City, Leyte |
| Annual race of native sailboats with outriggers displaying seamanship. |
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| KALILANG SA RANAO -
June 28 - July 05 - Marawi City, Lanao del Sur |
| Celebrates the legendary Lake Lanao. |
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| PINTADOS FESTIVAL -
June 29 - Tacloban City, Leyte |
| A body-painting festival in honor of the courageous "pintados" (warriour ancestors). |
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| BALYUAN -
June 29 - Taclobay City, Leyte |
| Ceremonial exchange of images of the Holy Child between Leyte and Samar. |
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| BINIRAY FESTIVAL -
June 29 - Bulalacao, Mindoro Oriental |
| A grand pagida show on the day of thanksgiving for the blessings from sea. |
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| BAILES DE ARCOS -
June 29 - Makati City |
| Performed during the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul by daughters of past participants with impeccable reputations as homage to the Virgen dela Rosa” for her kindness. |
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| JULY - EVENTS |
| PHILIPPINE ECOLOGICAL EXPO 2005 -
July 11- July 17 - Greenbelt, Makati |
| With a theme" A Vision towards Environmental Preservation", it features various showcases of natural environment-related technologies and inventions, botanical/live plants retailers, landscape accessories |
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| HUDYAKA FESTIVAL -
July 12 - Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental |
| Street dancing competition which depicts the historical events of how Laguindingan become one of the municipalities of Misamis Oriental |
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| SUBAYAN KEG SUBANON FESTIVAL -
July 15- July 16 - Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental |
| A week-long trade fair/ street dancing depict songs, dances and other forms of simulated social expression of the rich Subanon cultural heritage. |
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| TINALAK FESTIVAL -
July 16- July 19 - Koronadal City, South Cotabato |
| An annual celebration in South Cotabato which demonstrates the importance and significance of t’nalak cloth as the cultural image of South Cotabato. |
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| PAHINUNGOD FESTIVAL -
July 16 - Carrascal, Surigao del Sur |
| This is a Mardi gras performed around the streets of Carrascal in honor of their patroness, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. |
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| EARTHQUAKE MEMORIAL DAY -
July 16 - Baguio City |
| Memorial services for the victims of the 1990 killer earthquake. |
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| “KUMBIRA” (FOOD FESTIVAL) -
July 17- July 23 - Cagayan de Oro City
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| Food & culinary competitions sponsored by the Cagayan de Oro Hotel and Restaurant Association (COHARA). |
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| SANDUGO FESTIVAL -
July 17 - Tagbilaran City, Bohol |
| Bohol’s annual commemoration of the Blood compact (mardi gras parade) between Rajah Sikatuna and Miguel Lopez de Legazpi. |
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| KALIGA FESTIVAL (STREET PAGEANTRY) -
July 22 - Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental |
| Street dancing, trade fair & culutural presentations in observance of the City Charter day. |
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| LIBON PAROY FESTIVAL -
July 22- July 25 - Libon, Albay |
| Katalingkasan which means freedom and rebirth, is held in conjunction with the Libon Town Fiesta and the feast of its Patron Saint, St. James the Greater. The festival aims to revive the rich cultural heritage of the town and at the same time promote local tourism. |
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| BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF APOLNARIO MABINI -
July 22 - Talaga, Tanauan , Batanagas City |
| An annual celebration commemorating the birth anniversary of our Sublime Paralytic. |
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| SUBILAN FESTIVAL -
July 23 - Batangas City |
| An annual celebration wherein a ritual dance is being done pay homage to the Holy Cross as a sort of thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest. |
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| SINULOG DE TANJAY -
July 24 - Tanjay, Negros Oriental |
| Street dancing with mock battles between Moros and Christians followed by reconciliation through the intercession of the patron Señor Santiago. |
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| KINABAYO FESTIVAL (BATTLE OF COVADONGA) -
July 24- July 25 - Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte |
| A re-enactment of the Spanish-Moorish wars particularly the battle of Covadonga. |
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| PAKAPYA-AGTIKE -
July 25- July 27 - Socorro, Mindoro Oriental |
| This festivity features cultural shows, parade of floats and a street dancing on last day showcasing its agricultural bounty performed by schools, barangays and tribal communities. The festival is a thanksgiving offering to its patron, the Holy Family. |
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| KADAGATAN FESTIVAL -
July 25 - Cortes, Surigao del Sur |
| It is a yearly thanksgiving of Cortesanons done through street dancing. Costumes and props of dancers symbolize marine life. |
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| BALIKCARCANMADCARLAN CELEBRATION -
July 25- July 31 - Cantillan, Surigao del Sur |
| A week-long activities participated by all Balikbayans. |
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| STA. ANANG BANAK TAGUIG RIVER FESTIVAL -
July 26 - Municipality of Taguig |
| A fluvial parade in honor of the town patroness St. Anne. The thrills and excitement of the fishers are replayed after year by the “pasubo” where fluvial parade participants in Colorful boats and spectators by the riverbanks toss goodies of fruits and native delicacies to each other. |
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| TOURISM CONSCIOUSNESS WEEK -
July 26- August 2 - Butuan City |
| Several tourism-related activities are line-up for the week such as Nightly Cultural show, Palagsing Festival, Laro ng Lahi, Photo Exhibit, Speech Contest, Quiz bowl, Sining contest in Butuanon Competition; Mountainbike, Motocross and BMX exhibitions. |
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"MANYAMAN FESTIVAL" (1ST CLARK FOOD EXPO) -
July 29- July 30
Bayanihan Park, Clark Special Economic Zone, Pampanga |
| It is a two-day event that will showcase the Pampanga''s best offerings - from food, furniture, designs and culture - all under one major affair. "Manyaman" is a Kapampangan word for "masarap" (delicious). |
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| ANNIVERSARY OF BATTLE OF PAYE -
July 30 - Balimbing, Boac |
| An encounter over by Filipno soldier during the Fil-Am War. |
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| ABAYAN FESTIVAL -
July 31 - Butuan City |
| A day-long festivity of barato race, fluvial procession, and parlor games in honor of St. Anne, patroness of Agusan River |
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| AUGUST - EVENTS |
| KAADLAWAN HAN SAMAR -
August 11 - Catbalogan Samar |
| Festivities to commemorate the foundation day of Samar |
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| KALIBONGAN FESTIVAL (HORSE FIGHT & BLOOD COMPACT) -
August 14 | Kidapawan City, N. Cotabato
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| August 14 marks the celebration of the Kalibongan Festival. Kalibongan is a manobo term for a Grand Festival which is celebrated yearly in Kidapawan, Cotabato. The Manobos, Bagobos, and other highland tribes from the different parts of the province go down to Kidapawan to show off and proudly display their tradition and cultural heritage. The natives display thier own version of "party" with a traditional horsefight, a "blood compact" peace ceremony, etc. |
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| LUBI-LUBI (COCONUT) FESTIVAL -
August 15 - Calubian, Leyte |
| The humble coconut tree gets its day in the spotlight as the town celebrates its Lubi-Lubi Festival. |
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PAVVU RULUN FESTIVAL & PADDA NA LIMA (GRAND CELEBRATION) -
August 15- August 17
Tuguegarao, Cagayan
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| Celebration includes sports and cultural presentations, Padda na Lima Trade Fair, beauty pageant, street dancing. |
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| PASAKA -
August 15 - Tanauan, Leyte |
| Religious homage/ cultural dance parade in honor of Our Lady of the Assumption |
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| FEAST OF OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION -
August 15 - Boac, Marinduque |
| A celebration in honor of Our Lady of the Assumption. |
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| CORON FESTIVAL -
August 15- August 17 - Tiwi, Albay |
| “Coron” is a Bicol dialect meaning clay-pot or potteries of which the town of Tiwi is popularly known for. Thus, the festival’s main feature is the municipalities pottery industry which is done with skills passed from parents to children and perfected through long years of practice without the benefit of written manuals. |
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| SIRONG FESTIVAL -
August 15 - Cantilan, Surigao del Sur |
| A war dance between Muslims and Christians, reflecting the Christianization of the early Cantillanons |
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| KADAYAWAN SA DABAW -
August 16- August 22 - Davao City |
| A festival celebrating the city''s bountiful harvest in a form of grand colorful parade of orchid-bedecked floats and tribal street dancing. |
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| PILGRIMAGE TO JOROAN -
August 17 - Joroan, Tiwi, Albay |
| A rare peek into the deeply religious soul of the Filipino. |
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| SUNDAYAG 2005 -
August 18- August 30 - Cagayan de Oro City |
| A showcase of the Best of Northern Mindanao featuring Agriculture, Trade, & Tourism destinations. |
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| BUYOGAN FESTIVAL -
August 19 - Abuyog, Leyte |
| “Buyog” (bees) dancer depict the origin of the town’s name in a well choreographed dance. |
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| FRUIT FESTIVAL -
August 09 - 11 - Kidapawan City, North Cotabato |
| Kidapawan takes its fruit growing industry to the streets literally as the city celebrates its annual fruit festival. There are cultural shows, a parade of local fruit products, a bevy of exhibits, street dancing competition and selected lectures on fruit preparation. |
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| BANKATON -
August 20 | Lavezares, N. Samar |
| Exciting motorboat race in honor of the town’s patron saint. |
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| KALUBIHAN FESTIVAL -
August 21- August 28 - Jordan, Guimaras |
| A festivity in support of the National Coconut Week Celebration which recognizes the efforts of the coconut farmers and other stakeholders of the province. |
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| ANNIVERSARY OF CRY OF PUGADLAWIN -
August 23 - Pugad lawin shrine, Brgy. Bahay Toro, Quezon City |
| Another historical event celebrated yearly with a civic parade at 6:00 am followed by a flag-raising and a wreath-laying Ceremony. |
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| TSINELAS FESTIVAL -
August 25 - City of Gapan, Nueva Ecija |
| To mark the anniversary of the town’s cityhood, Gapan City holds its annual Tsinelas Festival, with street dancing, parade of floats decorated with regular to gigantic 7 ft. slippers the famous slippers bazaar. The festival is aimed at bolstering the new city’s claim as the North Slippers Capital. |
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| KAGAY-AN FESTIVAL -
August 26- August 28 - Cagayan de Oro City |
| A celebration of the annual fiesta in honor of its Patron, Saint Agustine; with a mardigras type of street dancing participated in by contingents from school & civic organizations. |
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| JINAWA FESTIVAL -
August 27- August 28 - Gigaquit, Surigao del Norte |
| A local rendition of the classic Christian-moro conflict interpreted through songs and dances. |
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| PALADONG FESTIVAL -
August 28 - Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur |
| The art of performing the ritual of “ladong” conducted by a “landongan”. |
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| KALUMUNAN FESTIVAL -
August 28 - San Agustin, Surigao del Sur |
| A reunion of relatives and friends during town fiesta of San Agustin celebrated through street dancing. |
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| NATIONAL HEROES DAY -
August 29 - San Carlos City, Negros Occidental |
| A celebration paying homage to people who fought for freedom, usually held with a cultural program and flower offering at the foot of the Unknown Soldier Monument. |
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| KAYABA: GUIMARAS – ILOILO CROSS CHANNEL SWIM -
August 30 - Iloilo City
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| A cross channel swim to create awareness to preserve the Iloilo river, promote tourism in Guimaras and Iloilo and encourage endurance swimming as a competitive sport. |
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| MANDAUE CHARTER DAY CELEBRATION -
August 30 - Mandaue, Cebu |
| The Mandauehanons celebrates this eventful anniversary with parades, games and variety shows. The Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry spearhead the holding of the Mandaue that will start off on this day. |
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| BATTLE OF PINAGLABANAN -
August 30 - Pinaglaban Shrine, Municipality of San Juan |
| National / local celebration of the Battle of Pinaglabanan, a Battle which sparked the Philippine Revolution of 1896. There will be mass at 7:00 am followed by wreath-laying ceremony. |
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| TURUMBA -
August 30 - Teresa, Rizal |
| This is done every year during the feast of Saint Rose of Lima called “Turumba sa Birhen”, which means a unique dance dedicated to Saint Rose of Lima, the patron saint of Teresa |
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| SEPTEMBER - EVENTS |
| PARADA NG KAKANIN / FESTIVAL OF NUESTRA SENORA DE ARANZAZZU -
September 9 - San Mateo, Rizal |
| Celebration of the foundation day of Nuestra Señora de Aranzazu, afterwhich, delicacies are given to all for free. |
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BANOK-BANOK MARADJAO KARADJAO FESTIVAL (STREET PAGEANTRY) -
September 9 |
Surigao City, Surigao del Norte
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| A day-long Mardi Gras marked by street dancing festivity featuring the ethnic Mamanwa dance. |
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16TH PHILIPPINE TRAVEL MART KICKS OFF -
September 9- September 11
Megatrade Halls, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City
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| The country’s most extensive travel and trade fair |
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| SAYAW LAHI FESTIVAL -
September 10 - Naujan, Mindoro Oriental |
| A festival of entertainment featuring all native dances performed on the streets by schools and barangay communities. |
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| MINULUAN FESTIVAL -
September 10 - Talisay City, Negros Occidental |
| A celebration honoring the Creator and the Minuluan tribe. |
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| BUYLUGANAY -
September 10 - Ivisan, Capiz |
| A cultural and fiesta celebration. |
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| SURIGAO CITY FIESTA (SAN NICOLAS DE TOLENTINO-PATRON SAINT) -
September 10 - Surigao City |
| Surigao City Fiesta celebration in honor of San Nicolas de Tolentino. Different activities are lined for this celebration. |
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| 103RD ANNIVERSARY – BATTLE OF PULANG LUPA -
September 13 - Torrijos, Marinduque
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| Battle won by Filipino soldiers during the Fil-Am War over the Americans. |
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| BISLIG CITY CHARTER DAY -
September 15- September 19 - Bislig City |
| A week-long activities to commemorate the charter day of Bislig. |
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| INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEAN-UP DAY -
September 15 - Regionwide |
| Coastal clean up activities in support the World Clean up Day |
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| VOYADORES FESTIVAL -
September 16 - Daraga, Albay |
| Borne on the shoulders of her male devotees and her voyage back in a fluvial procession along the Bicol River. |
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| PENAFRANCIA FESTIVAL -
September 17 - Naga City, Camarines Sur |
| A religious festival honoring the feast day of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, Patroness of the Bicol Region. |
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| TALAKUDONG FESTIVAL (STREET DANCING) -
September 18 - Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat |
| A neo-ethnic cultural spectacle show in hilarious street dancing that mainly features exhibition of "Talakudong" accompanied by exotic sound of percussion instruments. |
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| ARAW NG SIQUIJOR WITH SOLILI -
September 18- September 24 - Siquijor, Siquijor |
| Araw ng Siquijor is the province’s charter day celebration with week long activities that starts on the 12th of the month |
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| SEMANA SANG TURISMO (SILAY TOURISM WEEK) -
September 21- September 27 - Silay City |
| A week-long celebration featuring Lakbay-Silay para sa kabataan; tourism photo exhibit; food discount in restaurants, museums, and pension houses; lecture series on environment care and tourist attractions. |
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| PATABANG FESTIVAL -
September 21- September 30 - Tapaz, Capiz |
| A cultural and fiesta celebration. |
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| SIARGAO NATIONAL SURFING CUP -
September 22- September 25 - General Luna, Surigao del Norte |
| A national prelimary of the international surfing event |
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| DUMALONDONG FESTIVAL (Tribal rituals) -
September 23 - Salug, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur |
| Yearly convergence of all tribal leaders in the province higlighted with the performance of authentic tribal rituals by the tribal priests. |
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| DRUM AND BUGLE CORP COMPETITION -
September 25- September 30 - Nasipit, Agusan del Norte |
| An annual drum and bugle corp competition participated by the different schools in the province. |
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| ANIHAN FESTIVAL -
September 25- September 30 - Dueñas, Iloilo |
| The weeklong celebration is one way of thanksgiving for having a good harvest and surpassing the trials and crises during lean months. |
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| TOURISM WEEK CELEBRATION -
September 25- September 30 - Regionwide (Central Visayas) |
| In celebration of the National Tourism all four provinces composing the Central Visayas celebrate the event with the various tourism-related activities. |
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| DALIT FESTIVAL -
September 25 - Tangub City |
| The festival showcasing varied activities and presentations |
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| SURIGAO INTERNATIONAL SURFING CUP -
September 26- September 30 - General Luna, Surigao del Norte |
| The biggest event in the Philippines with top national and international surfing competition for the $20,000 prize money. |
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| 138TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF GEN. MIGUEL MALVAR -
September 27 - Capitol Site, Batangas |
| A commemorative celebrative of birth anniversary of the last general to surrender to the Americans. |
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| ANIHAN FESTIVAL -
September 27 - Lobo, Batangas |
| The festival is a rendezvous of the people of Lobo represented by the barangays that showcase products being produced in their barangays. |
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| MEGAYON FESTIVAL (Thanksgiving) -
September 27 - 30 - Zamboanga del Sur |
| Thanksgiving festival of the Subanens of Zamboanga del Sur showcasing authentic songs, dances and food. |
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| BALANGIGA ANNIVERSARY -
September 28 - Balangiga, Eastern Samar |
| Commemorates the Balangiga Massacre, an event that drove a wedge between Filipino-American relations. Today, it now serves as a celebration of peace between the two nations. |
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| KASADYA STREET DANCE -
September 29 - Anahaw Amphi-Theater |
| Street dancing competition in honor of St. Michael Archangel |
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| OCTOBER - EVENTS |
| BAGLUS FESTIVAL -
October 9 - Angeles City |
| Wide parade is participated in by representative by the different sector of Angeles City |
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| LA NAVAL FIESTA -
October 9 - Angeles City |
| In commemoration of the Virgin of the Holy Rosary whose intercession saw the victory of the Spanich felt over the Dutch invaders. |
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| TING’UDO FESTIVAL (Fruit harvest) -
October 10 - Makilala, Cotabato
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| A celebration of bountiful fruit harvest highlighted by a fruit festival. |
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| LA NAVAL FESTIVAL -
October 12 - Quezon City |
| A religious celebration in honor of the Nuestra Señora del Santisimo Rosario marked by a Holy mass. |
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| KAPAKYANAN FESTIVAL -
October 14- October 15 - Victoria, Mindoro Oriental |
| Kapakyanan (Abundance) Festival focuses on the bounteous harvest of fruits and crops. |
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| INUG-OG FESTIVAL -
October 14 - Oroquieta City |
| Ethnic dances featuring the Subanon rituals. |
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| HALAD FESTIVAL -
October 15 | Talisay City, Cebu |
| In celebration of the feast in honor of Sta. Teresa de Avila, the city comes alive with activities such trade fairs, nightly variety shows, civic parade and street dancing featuring city’s famous products like lechon, cooking demonstration & food fair with tastiest lechon contest. |
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| KASANGGAYAHAN FESTIVAL (PROSPERITY) -
October 15- October 25 - Sorsogon, Sorsogon |
| It is a joyous celebration held primarily to commemorate the Foundation Anniversary of Sorsogon. |
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| SAGINGAN FESTIVAL -
October 16 - 17 - Tubod, Lanao del Norte |
| A celebration of thanksgiving and bounty featuring the banana. |
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| LEYTE GULF LANDING ANNIVERSARY -
October 17- October 20 - Dulag and Palo, Leyte |
| Commemorates the landing of Gen. Douglas MacArthur on the shores of Palo, Leyte to liberate the Philippines from the Japanese occupation. |
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| PAMUGU-AN FESTIVAL -
October 17- October 23 - Mansalay, Mindoro Oriental |
| A festive reunion of different “Mangyan” tribes. |
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| ANA KALANG FESTIVAL (Agri Fair) -
October 18 - 22 - Nagcarlan, Laguna |
| A roster-full of activities highlighting an agri-fair that exhibits the town's bountiful harvest. |
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| MASSKARA FESTIVAL & BACOLOD CHARTER DAY CELEBRATION -
October 19 - Bacolod City
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| Their biggest annual event that reflect the Bacoleños love for fun & gaiety. Coinciding with the city’s Charter Day celebration, the festival features carnivals, fairs and a mardi-gras style by costumed and masked street dancers. This is also a celebration of the founding anniversary of Bacolod City. There are programs, float parade and Masskara Festival. |
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| LANZONES FESTIVAL -
October 20- October 24 - Camiguin |
| A street dancing extravaganza featuring Camiguin''s favorite fruit - the Lanzones. |
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| CATANDUNGAN “PADAYAW” FESTIVAL -
October 21- September 23 - Catanduanes
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| Celebration of the province’s founding anniversary, and a tribute to its founder, to continuously remind the people of Catanduanes of the province’s independence from the province of Albay. Main features: street dance – Pantomina, beauty pageant, agro-trade fair, sports events, guided tours, photo exhibits, and more. |
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| BUGLASAN FESTIVAL -
October 22 - Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental |
| This will be the time when established festivals in Negros Festivals Oriental will gather for a show down and street dancing to highlight the week-long fiesta. |
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| PMA FOUNDATION ANNIVERSAY -
October 24 - Baguio City |
| Alumni homecoming of the country''s premier Military school |
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| BATTLE OF SURIGAO STRAIT -
October 25 - Surigao City, Surigao del Norte |
| Commemoration of the anniversary of the battle of Surigao Strait during World War II. |
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| IBALONG FESTIVAL (EPIC TALE OF SUPERHEROES) -
October 25- October 31 - Legazpi City, Albay |
A festival depicting Bicol’s early beginning as portrayed by
the characteristics in the epic entitled- IBALONG. |
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| PHIL. NURSES CELEBRATION AND NURSES IN’L CONVENTION -
October 26- October 28 - Zamboanga City
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| An estimated 800-1000 nurses from all over the Philippines and from abroad will convene in Zamboanga City |
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| BANAYAN FESTIVAL -
October 26- October 28 - Banaybanay, Davao Oriental |
| A thanksgiving celebration giving tribute to the town’s main product. |
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| SAMBUOKAN FESTIVAL -
October 27- October 29 - Mati, Davao Oriental |
| Activities include agro-trade fair and civic military parade in Mati, capital town of Davao Oriental. |
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| APO FIESTA -
October 28 - Angeles City |
| Celebration begin with several masses at the Holy Rosary parish church after which the faithful kiss the feet of the Image of the Reclining Christ. |
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| TIGITIGAN AT TARAKAN KENG DALAN -
October 28- October 29 - Balibago, Angeles City |
| The celebration of Fiestang Kuliat culminates with the ever popular TIGITIGAN, TERAKAN KENG DALAN which features singing and dancing in the street. |
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| ASWANG FESTIVAL -
October 29- October 30 - Roxas City |
| A festival organized by Dugo Capiznon, Inc. determined to change the negative notion of Capiz being an Aswang haven and turn it into an advantage. The festival intends to eclipse the aswang impression with the world-class quality of Capiz’ seafood products and warm captivating hospitality of the Capicenos. |
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| HINUGYAW SA ANILAO -
October 31 - Anilao, Iloilo |
| This is a celebration of the separation of Anilao from Banate, which also features various sports and cultural activities. |
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| NOVEMBER - EVENTS |
| HELOBONG FESTIVAL (T’BOLI) -
November 9- November 11 - Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
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| One of the prettiest places in the Philippines becomes even more attractive this month, as its native residents celebrate a week-long cultural fiesta.See the T''Boli culture in its colorful best through the natives'' traditional songs, dances and crafts. |
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| TAW-ANAY GUGMA -
November 11 - Dumalag, Capiz |
| A cultural and fiesta celebration. |
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| LANUZA SURFING FESTIVAL -
November 14- November 20 - Lanuza, Surigao del Sur |
| An annual surfing festival participated by different surfers around the country. |
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| PAINIT SA PASKO -
November 16- December 24 - Surigao City |
| A display of Surigaonon native delicacies at the Rizal Park for Mass goers during the Misa de Gallo. |
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| PASKUHAN SA DUMAGUETE WITH KUMBIRA -
November 16- December 31 |
Rizal Blvd., Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
To enliven the holiday season, all sectors of the city are enjoined to light up their respective places or establishments and to use the sinamay either as teh main material or accent in their Christmas decorations. |
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| KAHILWAYAN FESTIVAL/CRY OF STA. BARBARA -
November 17 - Sta. Barbara, Iloilo |
| Anchored upon the Cry of Santa Barbara Celebration, Kahilwayan Festival is a cultural festival in a dance-drama form which is a reenactment of sort of the struggle for freedom by our very own local folks led by the heroic Gen. Martin G. Delgado. Aptly dubbed as Kahilwayan Festival, Kahilwayan being an Ilonggo/Hiligaynon word which means Freedom or Liberty, it highlights the quest of the Ilonggos to attain freedom through their fierce independent spirit. |
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LA UNION SURFING INVITATIONAL/SURFING FESTIVAL -
November 17- November 19
Urbiztondo, San Juan, La Union
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| An all Filipino managed surfing competition. A community based tourism activity where surfers from around the Philippines are invited to compete and have fun at one of the best surfing destinations in the country. |
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| URUKAY FESTIVAL -
November 18- November 19 - Anini-y, Antique |
| It is inspired by a local custom whereby a wedding feast is observed no matter how poor or humble the bride and groom are in this celebration, there is much fun and good natured teasing. |
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| BAGUIO ARTS FESTIVAL -
November 18 - Baguio City |
| An exhibit of the different artworks and art pieces of the various Cordillera artists in different art media. |
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| P’YAGSAWITAN FESTIVAL (ECO-TOURISM) -
November 18- November 25 - Maragusan, Compostela Valley
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| The municipality of Maragusan, Compostela Valley celebrates its foundation day with a trip to the outdoors—quite literally—as its residents highlight their hometown’s ecotourism potential. |
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| INILUSAN -
November 20- November 25 - Mambusao, Capiz |
| A cultural and fiesta celebration |
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| LAPU-LAPU CITY FIESTA -
November 21- November 22 - Lapu-lapu City, Cebu |
| Join in colorful rites to honor the Virgin of the Rule, patron of Lapu-lapu City. |
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| KALIMUDAN FESTIVAL (TRIBAL FIESTA) -
November 21 - Isulan, Sultan Kudarat |
| It is another tribal fiesta down in Mindanao, with just about every major ethnic group joining in the fun. Cultural sharing is the theme here, its message clearly displayed in the timeless songs and dances of these native folks. One need not be a Manobo, Tiruray or T’boli to take part in the fun—all you need are the right clothes, the right moves, and a genuine desire to go totally tribal! |
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| SANDUROT FESTIVAL -
November 22 - Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental |
| Is a joyful celebration of the people of Dumaguete, their innate hospitality, friendliness, and their propensity to live harmoniously with people of different race, religion, and cultural beliefs. Through the course of history and to the present time, the people of Dumaguete have always been known to welcome strangers from different shores and countries, and to live with them in complete peace and understanding. |
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| CORDILLERA FESTIVAL -
November 22 - Baguio City |
| A showcase of the various tribal dances, rituals and songs of the Cordilleras. |
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| BENGUET FOUNDATION DAY -
November 23 - Benguet |
| The Ethnic Igorots make their presence felt once again in Benguet as they hold a grand canao (the local word for “party”) at the Benguet provincial capital grounds. Ritual sacrifices are made, followed by a series of chants and prayers made in the native language. Tribal performances come next. No touristy stuff here, just a healthy dose of of traditional Cordillera culture. |
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| HIGANTES FESTIVAL -
November 23 - Angono, Rizal |
| A fiesta of "gigantic" proportions highlighted by a grand procession of 10-feet high papier mache puppets, surrounded by a crowd of drenched, water-fighting revelers. |
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| MAKE A CHILD HAPPY -
November 24 -| Entertainment Plaza, SM City, Cebu City |
| This is a donation activity where toys and school supplies will be handed to children. |
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| KABKABAN FESTIVAL -
November 24- November 25 - Carcar, Cebu |
| The festival is not just a religious fanfare in honor of the town’s patroness, St. Catherine of Alexandria, but a cuLtural catalogue of the town’s historical periods and industry like shoemaking, as well as their arts that is showcased through street dancing and parade |
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| BAGUIO TOSSED SALAD FESTIVAL 2005 -
November 25 27 - Baguio City |
| A record breaking attempt to showcase the heaviest tossed salad and served to the public |
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SUPER NINDOT BARANGAY DAYGON CONTEST -
November 26- December 8
Entertainment Plaza, SM City, Cebu City
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| Choir competition participated by the different barangays in Cebu. |
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| FEAST OF SANTA CATALINA -
November 26 - Mansalay, Mindoro, Oriental |
| Palarong Lahi, an array of games very native to Mindoreños and Filipino, joined in by all games enthusiasts. |
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| QUEEN CITY INTERNATIONAL RUN -
November 27 - Cebu |
More fun and funky than Olympic in effort. Runners from all
over the world join the 13-kilometer marathon. A $1000 prize awaits the first to cross the finish line. |
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| PANANGEDAYEW -
November 27 - Dagupan City |
Panangedayew, Pangasinan word meaning to uplift. Acitvites
include garden show beside the Dagupan Astrodome, trade fair of Pangasinan’s pride like Bonuan bngus, bgoong, peanut brittle, quilted products housewares and locally made Christmas decors. |
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| ISANG TIKIM KA LANG COOKING SHOWDOWN -
November 27 - Entertainment Plaza, SM City, Cebu City |
| Cooking demo with Manila artists. |
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ANNUAL PINATUBO TREK (A MARCH TO PEACE TRANQUILITY) -
November 30
Brgy. Sta Juliana, Capas Tarlac
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| A annual event to commemorate the world-famous eruption of Mt. Pinatubo heralded the world over as the biggest and geologic uphearal of the20th century. |
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| DECEMBER - EVENTS |
| KALIPAY SA PASKO -
December 9 - Entertainment Plaza, SM City, Cebu
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| Province of Cebu''s program showcasing parol and daygon competition. |
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| PASCOCOWAYAN -
December 10 - Isabela City
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| Christmas carol contest, Christmas light competitions and trade fairs are among the activities. |
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| PAMPANGA DAY -
December 11 -San Fernando, Pampanga
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| The people of the Province of Pampanga celebrate the official founding date of pampanga as the first province of Luzon on December 11, 1571 |
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| PASKONG HIMIG SA LUNGSOD NG PASIG -
December 11- December 17 - Pasig City
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| A yearly Song and Coral Competition featuring Christmas songs and carols. |
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| COFFEE FESTIVAL -
December 11- December 16 - Lipa City, Batangas
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| The coffee festival was conceived to showcase the long reign of Lipa as the coffee granary of the Philippines |
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| KANYONG KAWAYAN FESTIVAL -
December 11- December 17 - Kidapawan City, North Cotabato
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| A unique activity to discourage the use of dangerous pyrotechnics during the yuletide season. A citywide contest features the firing of bamboo canons using empty milk cans as projectiles. |
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| PASTORES BICOL -
December 12- December 12 - Legazpi City
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| Caroling, Bicol-style. The Pastores is a musical re-enactment of the age-old nativity story. Colorful costumes are worn by singers, in honor of the biblical sheperds who sang the first Christmas carols. The performance is done with an entourage of traditional musikeros, lots of dancing, and a generous dose of Christmas cheer. |
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| AGRO- INDUSTRIAL AND CULTURAL SHOWCASE -
December 12- December 1 - Hinigaran
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| A showcase of products and culture of Hinigaran |
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| LANTERN PARADE/WALKING CHRISTMAS DECOR -
December 12 - Laoag City |
| Lantern parade and contest participated by different barangays and schools. |
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| PARAYAN FESTIVAL -
December 12 - Pototan, Iloilo
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| Agro-industrial fair |
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PASKUHAN AT KANTAHAN SA KAPITOLYO -
December 13- December 15
Provincial Capitol, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
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| Reliving the Christmas spirit with activities like Carol Singing, Payanig sa Kapitolyo, Tunog Tao, and Parada ng Lechon to celebrate the holiday season. |
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PASKUHAN SA UDYONG FIRST CANVASSING OF LAKAMBINI NG UDYONG -
December 15- December 23
Municipality of Orion
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| Christmas festival. |
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SIMBANG GABI & HARANA PARA KAY MARIA -
December 15
Sta. Catalina de Alexandria Parish Grounds ,Bagac, Bataan
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| Simbang Gabi |
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| LANTERN FESTIVAL -
December 15- December 31 - Bacolod City
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| Annual Lantern Festival and participated in by 61 barangays in Bacolod City. |
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| PANTATAN FESTIVAL -
December 15- December 19 - Zarraga, Iloilo |
| The main purpose of this festival is to promote the town of Zarraga as one of the major producers and trading center of “pantat” in Panay Island. Among the festival activities are the ff: Grand Parade & Street Dancing, Pantat Cooking Contest, Search for Lin-ay sang Zarraga and many more. |
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| SHARIFF KABUNSUAN (ISLAM) 2005 -
December 15- December 19 - Cotabato City / Maguindanao |
| The grandest festival commemorating the arrival of Shariff Kabunsuan, an Arab Malay missionary from Johore, Malay Peninsula to bring Islam in Mainland Mindanao. |
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| The festival is an annual event that is significant not only to the people of Cotabato City and Region XII but the whole Muslim Mindanao. |
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| Highlights in include Fluvial Parade, Cultural Street Dancing, Banca Race, Ethnic Sports competition, Ethnic Musical Instruments, Q’uaran Reading Contest and other Religious activities. |
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| MISA DE GALLO -
December 16- December 24 - Nationwide |
| Misa de Gallo is a Filipino yuletide tradition that starts on the 16th of December and culminates in a midnight mass on Christmas Eve. Roman Catholics attend the daily mass at three or four in the morning. Upon exiting the church, the hungry is enticed by the sight and smell of puto bumbong and bibingka (native delicacies made of sticky and glutinous rice sold nearby). |
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| CHRISTMAS LIGHTING -
December 16 - Santa Barbara, Iloilo |
| Christmas for every Barbaranhon is a time for homecoming and family reunions. As a gesture of welcome, the Municipal Government launched a Christmas Lighting program |
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| PASKUA SILAYNON -
December 16- December 31 - Silay City |
| 16-day celebration filled with thanksgiving and Christmas rituals |
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| IWAG CHRISTMAS LIGHTS FESTIVAL -
December 16- January 3 - Pototan, Iloilo |
| A kaleidoscope of multicolored lights in a 6 ha. Plaza with dancing fountain and food festival. |
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| FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS & MUSIC -
December 16- December 24 - La Carlota City
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| Featured in this festival are lighted trees in the park and private and public buildings. This also showcases various churches and school choirs in the nightly “Christmas Extravaganza and Concert in the Park”. |
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| PASKUHAN SA LUNGSOD NG TUGUEGARAO -
December 16 - December 25 |
Sts. Peter and Paul Metropolitan Cathedral, Tuguegarao City
The event features a diana, daily dawn masses for 9 days, musical and cultural presentations, agro-industrial fairs, lantern contests and the cathedral patio. |
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| CHRISTMAS AMONG THE TRIBES -
December 16- December 25 - Cabarroguis, Quirino |
| It is the season when the different tribes of Quirino visit the lowlwnd. They go street dancing and house visitation for Christmas presents. |
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| SIMBANG GABI/PASKO SA HERMOSA -
December 16- December 25 - Various Barangays of Hermosa, Bataan |
| Lantern parade; Kick – off activity of Balik – Bataan in Hermosa; Food Kiosks serving bibingka, puto bumbong, canar, etc. |
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| MISA DE GALLO SA AGOO -
December 16- December 24 - Agoo, La Union |
| A tradition that is also observed by the townspeople of Agoo. Nine days of Aguinaldo (Misa de Gallo). Masses celebrated at the Agoo Basilica of Our Lady of Charity |
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| PAMASKUA SA CADIZNON -
December 16 - Cadiz City |
| Nightly musical program and gift giving. |
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| PASKONG PAILAW -
December 16 - Bilig City |
| A Christmas competition of the most beautifully lighted building among business establishments in the city. |
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| BOD-BOD FESTIVAL -
December 16- December 17 - Tanjay City, Negros Oriental |
| The festival gives emphasis to this native delicacy made of glutinous rice, coconut milk, sugar and salt. It features the Biggest Bod-bod that would weigh as much as eighty kilos and requires ten persons to prepare the delicacy, and the Smallest Bod-bod that would come served inside a matchbox |
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| PASKO SA DAPITAN -
December 16- January 1 - Dapitan City |
| Exciting celebration of Christmas through spectacular & elaborate sights of Christmas symbols and sounds at the City Proper. |
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| PASKO SA DIPOLOG -
December 16- January 1 - Dipolog City |
| Nightly variety shows and display of Christmas decors and lights at the City Plaza. |
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| PASCUA NA ZAMBOANGA -
December 16- January 1 - Zamboanga City |
| Lighting of giant Christmas tree. Most lighted barangay, best belen and the best Christmas tree competition are among the different activities. |
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| PASKUHAN -
December 16- December 31 - Regionwide (all Region 11 provinces) |
| Christmas presentation/activities such as “Pag-ilaw sa Dabaw”, Lantern Contests, dance and choral competition. |
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| CLARK NIGHT MARKET/BAZAAR -
December 16 - Bayanihan Park, Clark Special Economic Zone, Pampanga |
| The Night Market/Bazaar is a year-end activity that provides a venue for wholesaler and retailers of food, non-food and other novelty items to sell their goods at a lower price as compared to regular stores. |
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| HALAD SA PASKO -
December 17- December 22 - Cagayan de Oro |
| A chorale and lantern festival participated by various barangays in the city/school and private sector. |
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| BALIK – BATAAN PROGRAM -
December 18- December 22 - Bataan
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| A four – day Activity for all Bataenos not residing in Bataan. |
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| SAN FERNANDO GIANT LANTERN FESTIVAL -
December 18- December 24 - San Fernando, pampanga |
| Giant lanterns of participating barangays measuring from 14 feet to 18 feet in diameter in multi-colored designs and patterns thrill and delight the spectator with their kaleidoscopic patterns of light danced to the music of accompanying bands. |
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| PALUPOK BAYONG FESTIVAL -
December 18 - Bgy. Cabugao Norte, Sta. Barbara, Iloilo |
| A revival of an old tradition in celebrating the New Year by making loud sounds through bamboo cannons (bayong). |
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| MAYTINIS FESTIVAL (GRAND CELEBRATION) -
December 24 - Kawit, Cavite |
| A well-loved Caviteno tradition, the Maytinis is a dramatic retelling of St. Joseph’s and Virrgin Mary’ search in Bethlehem for a place to stay. They found not a room, of course, but a stable where Christ was eventually born. Much rejoicing erupts as the play ends, culminating in a lively parade down the street of Kawit. It is a uniquely Filipino translation of this ancient biblical episode. |
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KANYON-KANYON FESTIVAL (PATUNOG-TUNOG KANYON SA NEW YEAR) -
December 25- December 3
Bgy. Cabugao Norte, Sta. Barbara, Iloilo
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| A revival of an old tradition. This is the residents’ own way of celebrating the New Year by making loud sounds through bamboo “kanyons”. |
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| PAWIL DAGUPAN -
December 25- December 31 - Dagupan City |
| Part of City Fiesta celebration honoring Dagupeños living abroad to celebrate Christmas season with their relatives and friens thru colorful parade and dances. |
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| PASIDUNGOG 2005 -
December 25- December 31 - San Miguel, Iloilo |
| Conceived not only to promote our local culture, history and tourism but also to showcase what San Miguel can offer as an agricultural community through an agricultural fair. |
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| PUTO FESTIVAL -
December 26- December 28 - Calasiao, Pangasinan |
| Celebration of the town’s major produce, rice cake (puto). |
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1ST WORLD PYRO OLYMPICS 2005 -
December 26- December 30
The Esplanade, Bay City Central Business Park (CBP), Pasay City
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| The 1st World Pyro Oympics is an international competition amongst the most prestigious aerial fireworks display companies in the world. |
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| KALIUGYON FESTIVAL -
December 28- January 1 - Libacao, Aklan |
| Kaliugyon means, kali for kalye or streets and ugyon for unity or union in the streets. Libacaonons go out for a wild revelry of merrymaking to celebrate the coming of the New Year. |
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| NIÑOS INOSENTES DAY OR YAWA-YAWA FESTIVAL -
December 28 - Ibajay, Aklan
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| It is participated by 2-3 barangays wherein they dress in scary costumes and they go from house to house asking for Christmas gifts and goodies. |
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| TULTUGAN FESTIVAL -
December 29 - Maasin, Iloilo |
| Tultugan is the Hiligaynon and Kiniray-a word for the indigenous bamboo drum. It is the emerging festival of the province and the region. |
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| HORSE FESTIVAL -
December 29- December 30 - Plaridel, Bulacan |
| A herd of horses with colorful tilburies parading in the streets of Plaridel in reverence to St. Apostle. It is held every 29th and 30th of December. |
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| TULTUGAN FESTIVAL (DRUM & BAMBOO) -
December 29 - Maasin, Iloilo
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| Tultugan is the Hiligaynon and Kiniray-a word for the indigenous bamboo drum. It is the emerging festival of the province and the region. |
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| RIZAL DAY COMMEMORATION -
December 30 - Silay City Plaza |
| The day opens with a solemn holy sacrifice of the mass at San Diego Pro-Cathedral to remember the death of a martyr and hero. |
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| RIZAL’S DEATH ANNIVERSARY -
December 30 - Dapitan City
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| Declared a national holiday, and Dapitan City which served as Dr. Jose Rizal’s home for 4 years in exile, highlights of this occasion with activities focusing on Rizal, including lectures on his life, works and ideas by known speakers. |
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| PAKALOG SA PASIG -
December 31 - Pasig City |
| People contribute and lay out a feast on the main street of the barangay and everybody partakes of it. |
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| PASKUHANG BAYAN -
December 2005 - Samal, Bataan |
| Celebration of Christmas with a touch of Filipino culture and values. |
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| PASKUHAN SA IMUS -
December 2005 - Imus, Cavite |
| A month long festival that celebrates our unique Philippine Christmas holiday. |
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| PASKO SA KAPITOLYO -
December 2005 - Capitolyo Area, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental |
| Decoration of the Capitol Building and lighted lanterns in trees of Freedom Park. |
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| PASKO SA TANJAY -
December 2005 - Tanjay City, Negros Oriental |
| A month long Christmas festivities featuring cultural presentations and contests participated in by Tanjay residents, civic organizations and business establishments. |
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| FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS -
December 2005- January 2006 - Town Plaza, Naga, Cebu |
| The festival of lights means the installation of miniature lights to trees, plants and structures in and around the municipal park to add more color and spirit of the Filipino traditional Christmas celebration. |
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| CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL -
December 2005 - Pilar Parish Ground, Pilar, Bataan |
| Trade Fair |
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| PASKO SA SUGBU -
December 2005 - Parian District, Cebu City |
| An annual Christmas celebration by lighting and decorating the main thoroughfares in Cebu starting from the capitol down to Plaza Indepenencia. |
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