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Posted on February 1st, 2007 by mvg.
Categories: Festivals, Schedule.
FEBRUARY
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Festival name |
Date and Location |
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PABIRIK FESTIVAL |
February 1- February 2 | Paracale, Camarines Norte |
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BICOL ARTS FESTIVAL |
February 1- February 28 | Legazpi City |
| LAVANDERO FESTIVAL As part of the week-long Mandaluyong Day celebration, the unique festival focused on the city’s ancient tradition of washing clothes in the once clean and clear waters of the Pasig River. Amusingly, focal point of the festival is the men participants washing clothes instead of women. |
February 1- February 6 | Mandaluyong |
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FESTIVALS OF HEARTS |
February 1- February 14 | Tanjay City, Negros Oriental |
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SUROY SA SURIGAO |
February 1- February 28 | Surigao City |
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BULANG-BULANG FESTIVAL |
February 2- February 9 | San Enrique, Negros Occidental |
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FEAST OF OURLADY OF CANDLES |
February 2 | Jaro, Iloilo City |
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SALAKAYAN FESTIVAL |
February 2- February 5 | Miag-ao, Iloilo |
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PAMULINAWEN |
February 2- February 10 | Laoag City, Ilocos Norte |
| INTERNATIONAL BAMBOO ORGAN FESTIVAL A ten-day series of cultural events, with a focus on the unique bamboo-made organ made by Fray Diego de la Cera found only in Las Piñas. |
February 3 11 | Las Piñas |
| FIESTA TSINOY Chinese New Year Celebration featuring activities like Dragon / Lion Dance, Chinese Cultural Program and others. |
February 5- February 6 | Legaspi City |
| TINAPAY FESTIVAL An annual activity conceived by the town as thanksgiving to their patron saint, Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage for a bountiful life. |
February 7- February 13 | Cuenca, Batangas |
| KALI-KALIHAN HARVEST FESTIVAL A harvest festival with a street dance showing their cultural heritage the art of “kali” otherwise known as “arnis” or “escrima”, the traditional martial arts of the Filipino people since the 7th century. |
February 8 | Don Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental |
| PHILIPPINE INTL. HOT-AIR BALLOON FIESTA Held every 2nd weekend of February at Omni Aviation Complex in Clark, the annual festival features air-sporting events like hot-air balloon competition, aircraft maneuvers and precision flying, ultralights, RC Demonstration Flying, sky diving, aircarft rally, rocketeering, flag jump, balloon bursting competition, kite flying, trade fair, carnival rides and nightly concerts. |
February 9 12 | Omni Aviation Complex, Clark Field, Pampanga |
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FISTAHAN |
February 9- February 15 | Davao City |
| FEAST OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DE CANDELARIA Annual Town Fiesta is celebrated every February 9 in honor of the patron saint of the town Nuestra Señora de Candelaria. Mayor Jilson Tubillara. |
February 9 | San Enrique, Negros Occidental |
| GULING-GULING FESTIVAL (STREET DANCING) 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. |
February 9 | Paoay, Ilocos Norte |
| CHINESE NEW YEAR 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. |
February 9 | Nationwide |
| DAVAO CHINESE NEW YEAR A festive New Year Celebration of the Filipino Chinese Residents |
February 9- February 17 | Davao City |
| FEAST OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES Featuring “Laro ng Lahi” an indigenous games for all ages. |
February 10 | Pulupandan, Negros Occidental |
| TINAGBA FESTIVAL (BOUNTIFUL HARVEST) 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. |
February 11 | Iriga City, Camarines Sur |
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HARANA FESTIVAL “ KARANTAHAN NIN PAGRANGA” |
February 11- February 15 | San Jose, Cam. Sur |
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ROKYAW FESTIVAL |
February 11 | Aquinas University, Legazpi City |
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PABALHAS SA TABLAS |
February 11 | Candoni, Negros Occidental |
| CARACOL FESTIVAL 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. |
January 16 | Glorietta 4 Park Makati City, Metro Manila |
| PAMAYPAY NG CALOOCAN FESTIVAL 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. |
February 12 | Caloocan City |
| SADSAD SA KALYE “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. |
January 19 | Janiuay, Iloilo |
| TIBURIN HORSE RACE 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. |
February 12 | Libertad, Pasay City, Metro Manila |
| “SAMBALILO” HAT FESTIVAL |
February 13 | Paranaque City, Metro Manila |
| FEAST DAY OF STA. CLARA 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. |
February 13 | Pasay City |
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BLOOMING HEARTS DAY |
February 14 | Baguio City |
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SERENATA |
February 14 | Pasay City |
| APAYAO PROVINCE FOUNDATION DAY A provincial celebration marking the creation of Apayao as a separate province with cultural activities and the trade fairs. |
February 14 | Apayao |
| KALINGA PROVINCE FOUNDATION DAY A provincial celebration marking the creation of Kalinga as a separate province with cultural activities and trade fairs featuring the Ulalim. |
February 14 | Kalinga |
| KARANOWAN FISHTIVAL This fish-tival was derived from a local dialect “Ranow” meaning lake, spawned of giving significance to the beautiful Lake Bato, which is teemed with numerous species of fishes such as the well known “tabios”, tilapia nilotica, carp, eel and many others. |
February 15 | Bato, Cam. Sur |
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SALAPAN FESTIVAL |
February 15 | Pulupandan, Negros Occidental |
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FEAST OF SANTA FELOMINA |
February 15 | Pulupandan, Negros Occidental |
| KALILANGAN FESTIVAL 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. |
February 17 27 | General Santos City |
| AURORA DAY AND SUMAN FESTIVAL The most awaited event during the celebration of the annual Aurora Foundation Day is the Suman Festival where the favorite suman or rice cake delicacy takes centerstage through street decors, street dancing performances by various contingents. |
February 18- February 19 | Baler, Aurora |
| KAP’YAAN FESTIVAL Founding Anniversary of the creation of the municipality; agri-trade fair and civic military parade. |
February 18- February 20 | Jose Abad Santos, Davao del Sur |
| ILOILO PARAW REGATTA An exciting race among outriggers in the strait between Guimaras and Iloilo City. |
February 18- February 19 | Villa Beach, Sto. Niño Sur, Arevalo, Iloilo City |
| BABAYLAN FESTIVAL (RITUALS) It was conceived to highlight a unique brand of Filipino heritage, one that dates back to the pre-Spanish period. This Festival aims to rediscover the region’s indigenous music, literature, dances, rituals and other artistic endeavors. |
February 19 | Bago City, Negros Occidental |
| 2ND INTERNATIONAL RONDALLA FESTIVAL - CUERDAS SA PANAGHIUSA (STRINGS OF UNITY) A Celebration of Plucked String Music through concerts, conference-workshops and exhibits. |
February 19 25 | Dumaguete City, Oriental Negros |
| BALSAHAN FESTIVAL 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. |
February 20 | Sibunag, Guimaras |
| ASINAN FESTIVAL 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. |
February 20 | San Lorenzo, Guimaras |
| MUTYA NG CARAGA This is one of the highlights of the founding of the CARAGA region. |
February 20 | Urios College gym, Butuan City |
| HIMAG-ULAW FESTIVAL A celebration of praise and thanksgiving for the bountiful harvest in farming or good catch in fishing expressed through various forms of activities like street dancing, beauty competition, games, food fairs, among others. |
February 22 | Placer, Masbate |
| PANGUYANG FESTIVAL A municipal version of food festival. |
February 23- February 25 | Tibiao, Antique |
| SIBUG-SIBUG FESTIVAL Highlighted by colorful ethnic street dancing with rituals depicting good harvest, wedding and healing rituals. |
February 23 | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| CARAGA ANNIVERSARY A grand celebration of the creation of CARAGA Region |
February 23- February 25 | CARAGA |
| ARAW NG 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. |
February 24 | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| ADIVAY 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. Adivay which means “fun” will be held in La Trinidad Benguet. |
February 25 | La Trinidad, Bengued |
| PANAGBENGA - BAGUIO FLOWER FESTIVAL 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 25 and the Floral Float Parade on February 26. |
February 25 26 | Baguio City |
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DIA DELA CIUDAD DE ZAMBOANGA |
February 26 | Zamboanga City |
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HIL-O - HIL-O FESTIVAL |
February 26- February 28 | Maayon, Capiz |
| ITIK-ITIK FESTIVAL 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. |
February 27 | Pasig City, Metro Manila |
| MANIAMBUS FESTIVAL “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. |
February 27 | Negros Occidental |
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PANAET TARAMBAYAW- SANIBAYANG FESTIVAL |
February 28- March 31 | Tobias Fornier, Antique |
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