You are looking at posts that were written in the month of May in the year 2007.
Posted on May 2nd, 2007 by mvg.
Categories: Festivals, Schedule.
MAY
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Festival name |
Date and Location |
| SINAOT FESTIVAL A cultural and fiesta celebration. |
May 1 | President Roxas, Capiz |
| SANTACRUZAN Features Flores de Mayo, 4 grand processions and a contest of massive arches. |
May 1- May 31 | Sta. Cruz, Arevalo, Iloilo City |
| BOA-BOAHAN FESTIVAL A colorful cultural festival of pagan origin. Derived from the dialect,” alinsangan”, a word that describes the characteristics of the people living in the early settlements |
May 1 | Nabua, Camarines Sur |
| MAY ILAOUD FESTIVAL A summer festival to commemorate the Foundation Anniversary and Feast Day of St. Joseph the Worker. |
May 1 | Milaor, Camarines Sur |
| TANGYAN FESTIVAL An emerging festival in Iloilo, the cultural presentation dwells on the significant role of Tangyan River to the municipality with basis on history and function. |
May 1- May 7 | Igbaras, Iloilo |
| PARADE OF PANGASINAN FESTIVALS Street dancing competition includes “Lipad Saya” kite flying competition. |
May 1 | Lingayen, Pangasinan |
| FEAST OF VIRGEN NUESTRA SEÑORA DELA PAZ Y BUEN VIAJE Annual Fiesta of Barangay Patic. |
May 1- May 2 | Pulupandan, Negros Occidental |
| TUBONG-TUBONG FESTIVAL Marking this festive occasion is the tribe competition participated in by schools and barangays by councilor district. |
May 1- May 7 | Tubungan, Iloilo |
| FLORES DE MAYO / SANTACRUZAN A parade of the town’s loveliest ladies depicting the search and discovery of Christ’s Cross by Queen Helena and Constantine. |
May | Nationwide |
| DAVAO GULF REGATTA A regionwide float parade representing all municipalities along the gulf, converge in one place featuring decorated bancas and vintas of different designs for competition. |
May 01 - 04 | Davao Oriental |
| MAGAYON FESTIVAL (HONORING MT. MAYON) A festival in the merry month of May, showcasing Albay as it comes to age, its cultural heritage, trade, travel and tourism beyond Majestic Mount Mayon. The festival includes various activity such as beauty pageant, photo/art exhibit, street parade, trade fair, sports fest, guided tours, etc. |
May 1- May 31 | Albay |
| VIVA VIGAN FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS A festival in a setting replete with history, heritage and cultural treasures and reminiscences. |
May 1- May 7 | Vigan, Ilocos Sur |
| PISTA NG PRODUKTONG PILIPINO Pista ng Produktong Pilipino Manufacturers & Exporters Association, Inc. (PPPMEA) together with ATMACS/Events On Line in cooperation with SBMA. |
May 01 | Boardwalk Beach Resort (Subic, Olongapo City) |
| DAYAW DALAN FESTIVAL Dayaw is an old Tigaonon term which means “to show off, parade or display”. In its strictest meaning, dayaw is to present with pride what is distinctly and essentially inherent in a person. Dalan on the other hand, means in olden times, a mountain trail which now includes path, street and highway. Dayaw Dalan Festival symbolizes the best of what the municipality of San Jacinto have as a town and as a people. The festival is held in honor of its patron saint, Santo Cristo de Burgos. |
May 1- May 3 | San Jacinto, Ticao |
| UGYONAN FESTIVAL It is celebrated every May 1 of the year also known as ‘cooperation’ was taken from the idea of ‘labor’ which is celebrated on the same day the festival is celebrated through sports competitions, street dancing . |
May 1 | E. B. Magalona, Negros Occidental |
| PATTARADAY FESTIVAL: ARAW NG SANTIAGO Pattaraday which means unity is celebrated on the occasion of the founding anniversary of Santiago. It celebrates the unity of the ethno-linguistic groups that have merged in the city to make it the melting pot of culture of Region 02 and contributed to the city’s progress and development-unity in action. |
May 1- May 6 | Santiago City |
| HANTIKAN FESTIVAL Celebrated to pay tribute to the evolution from where the Province of Antique derived its name. “Hantique” as the Spaniards. |
May 1- May 7 | Hamtic, Antique |
| SUMMER FESTIVAL: PILIPINYAHAN The Pilipinyahan Fest is conceptualized by Tagaytay tourism council in coordination with the Local Government unit to promote the pineapple as the most appealing agricultural product in the locality. |
May 1- May 7 | Tagaytay City |
| SUMMER FESTIVAL: SANTACRUZAN Parade of beauties from Tourism Oriented and related Establishments of the city. |
May 1- May 7 | Tagaytay City |
| PAHINUNGOD FESTIVAL A 10-day fiesta commemorating the town’s rich ancestry and devotion to the San Vicente Ferrer - its town saint and the Calapenhons “pahinungod” (offer) to come home annually. |
May 1- May 10 | Calape, Bohol |
| BALANGAY FESTIVAL A month-long fiesta celebration of Butuan City. |
May 1- May 31 | Butuan City |
| JOURNEY TO MT. HAMIGUITAN A trek to Mt. Hamiguitan which is the site of the 600 hectare Bonsai field: Pygmy Forest. |
May 2- May 5 | San Isidro, Davao Oriental |
| PAHAW-AS FESTIVAL Pahaw-as is a local term that means a harvest of the agricultural products from the fishponds or other water forms. |
May 2 | Dumangas, Iloilo |
| KATAGMAN (OGTONGANON) FESTIVAL An annual event showcasing the rich history and culture of the municipality that dates back to the 13th century |
May 3 | Oton, Iloilo |
| FEAST OF THE HOLY CROSS Fiesta of Sta. Cruz in honor of the Holy Cross religious, cultural, and civic activtites are lined up. |
May 3 | Sta. Cruz, Marinduque |
| CARABAO-CARROZA FESTIVAL Features a parade of 18 gaily decorated bamboo sleds and a race among carroza-pulling carabaos on a 400 meter course. |
May 3 | Pavia, Iloilo |
| BAWANG (GARLIC) FESTIVAL Competitions and exhibits include biggest garlic, longest and most creative twined garlic bulbs. |
May 3 | Sinait, Ilocos Sur |
| RIT-RITEMONG CAYONG FESTIVAL This is what the Sarratenos call their fiesta which stands for liberty, courage, leadership, unity & brotherhood even in the most certain pain of death |
May 3-5 | Sarrat, Ilocos Norte |
| ISABELA DAY: BAMBANTI FESTIVAL Anniversary of the establishment of the civil government of Isabela in honor of Queen Isabela II. Activities like agro-industrial trade and tourism fairs, parades, sports events, beauty pageant and others are conducted to entertain visitors. |
May 4- May 11 | Isabela |
| LINGGA-ANAY A cultural and fiesta celebration. |
May 4 | Panay, Capiz |
| MANTAWI FESTIVAL A showcase of the city’s historical heritage and identity promoting the city as industrial and tourist hub, that involves the Spanish regime through street dancing, dioramas, floats, heroes and great personages as higantes, food festival and sports events. |
May 5 | Mandaue City, Cebu |
| TOWN FIESTA IN HONOR OF SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL A 3-day town fiesta in honor of Saint Michael the Archangel |
May 6- May 9 | Pontevedra, Negros Occ. |
| BASI FESTIVAL Objective of the event is to promote “basi”, a wine made from sugarcane. Activities include street dancing, sport events, agri-trade fair & other amusement games. |
May 7 | Naguilian, La Union |
| FLORES DE MAYO A grand procession of different celebrities and beauty queens wearing the creation of some of the top designers of the country. |
May 7 | Roxas Blvd-Intramuros, Manila |
| FLORES DE MAYO SA MAKATI One of the biggest processions in Metro Manila participated in by young ladies representing the 33 barangays of Makati, tourism-related establishments, local and government offices corporations based in Makati. |
May 8- May 15 | Glorietta, Makati City |
| ARAQUIO OF PENARANDA Held every 2nd Sunday of May, in Penaranda, Nueva Ecija, the Araquio Festival is a traditional procession and dramatization of the finding of the Holy Cross by St. Helena and her son. |
May 8 | Venue Penaranda, Nueva Ecija |
| MAKALAWAN “PINYA FESTIVAL” Promotes the juicy and sweetest pineapple or “pinya” as main agricultural product of the town of Calauan. |
May 9- May 15 | Calauan, Laguna |
| PUJADA BAY FESTIVAL Fluvial festival to showcase the bounty of coastal resources, lectures on coastal protection/management; cultural presentation and parade. |
May 9- May 15 | Mati, Davao Oriental |
| GLOBAL BALIK-BUTUAN PROGRAM A grand reunion for all Butuanons residing abroad and other parts of the country to come home and reunite with old friends, classmates, and relatives especially during the Balangay Festival and Adlaw Hong Butuan. |
May 9- May 22 | Butuan City |
| FEAST OF SAN ISIDRO DE LABRADOR Annual fiesta of Brgy. Mabini. |
May 10- May 11 | Pulupandan, Negros Occidental |
| GALERAN FESTIVAL |
May 10 - 11 | Puerto Galera |
| BALINTAWAKAN A gathering of mostly Pontevedra’s senior citizens, who are sentimentally bound together to an unwritten commitment to preserve a simple tradition began on the 31st of December long before the outbreak of World War II. |
May 10- May 15 | Pontevedra, Capiz |
| PALONG FESTIVAL Highlighted by a street dancing and agro-industrial fair which expresses local folk’s gratitude for their town’s name etymology and signifies the abundant presence of rooster available in the locality |
May 10- May 13 | Capalonga, Camarines Norte |
| LUBI-LUBI (COCONUT) FESTIVAL A cultural dance festival of the city featuring coconut as one of its major agricultural products. |
May 10 | Gingoog City |
| FEAST OF OUR LADY OF BIGLANG AWA A celebration in honor of the Patroness of Marinduque |
May 10 | Boac, Marinduque |
| BALWARTE SA GUMACA Huge arches placed on the strategic locations are lavishly decorated with the most colorful farm produce, local delicacies, horticultural products, palm fronds etc. |
May 11- May 15 | Gumaca, Quezon |
| PAHIYAS FESTIVAL An annual celebration to usher in a bountiful harvest; where homes are decorated with the town’’s best agricultural products. |
May 11- May 15 | Lucban, Quezon |
| AGAWAN SA SARIAYA A thanksgiving celebration of the Lord for the good harvest and abundance of agricultural production. |
May 11- March 15 | Sariaya, Quezon |
| MAYOHAN SA TAYABAS 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. |
May 11- May 15 | Tayabas, Quezon |
| MAGAYON FESTIVAL An annual festivity and celebrated during the town fiesta every last Tuesday of March |
May 11-22 | Moises Padilla, Negros Occ. |
| PAUKYABAN FESTIVAL It is an agro-industrial show that featured species of plants and flowers in a display of unique landscapes. |
May 11- May 30 | Butuan City |
| SUNDUAN The traditional rites means literally “to pick up the girl at the house”. |
May 12 | Barangay La Huerta, Parañaque City |
| MANO PO SAN ROQUE FESTIVAL 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. |
May 12 | Valenzuela City |
| SANTA CRUZAN IN BAGUIO “SABSABONG TI MAYO” A fashion show featuring beauties and designers from North Philippines |
May 13- May 14 | Baguio City |
| BLACK NAZARENE FEAST A 2-day religious festivity in honor of the town’s Patron Saint, the Black Nazarene, which is the object of veneration not only by the locals but foreign devotees as well. |
May 13 | Capalonga, Camarines Norte |
| PULILAN CARABAO FESTIVAL An annual festival featuring hundreds of water buffaloes (carabao) parading along the streets of Pulilan followed by a throng of colorful floats and farming machines. |
May 14- May 15 | Pulilan, Bulacan |
| SUMMER CLIMB An annual trek to Mount Candalaga, one of the region’s peaks and site of the National Mountaineering Federation of the Philippines. |
May 14- May 20 | Maragusan, Compostela Valley |
| ALBAY DAY 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 |
May 14 | Albay |
| FEAST OF SAN ISIDRO LABRADOR/CARABAO FESTIVAL A tribute to San Isidro Labrador with colorful/joyous procession of carabao carts carrying a myriad of local products. |
May 14- May 15 | Angono, Rizal |
| FIESTA BICOLANDIA CRUISE “PEÑAFRANCIA PILGRIMAGE” 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. |
May 14- May 18 | Cebu City |
| BARIW FESTIVAL A unique festival showcasing the many uses of bariw leaves – a thriving livelihood activity in the Municipality. |
May 14 | Nabas, Aklan |
| FEAST IN THE HONOR ST. VINCENT FERRER Dipolog City fiesta celebrated with motocross, concerts and beauty pageants. |
May 15 | Dipolog City |
| SAN ISIDRO FESTIVAL (PANDANAN) An annual celebration in honor of farmer’s patron saint San Isidro Labrador. |
May 15 | Luisiana, Laguna |
| BANTAYOG FESTIVAL As the term suggests, Bantayog festival features the storied First Rizal Monument or “Unang Bantayog ni Dr. Jose Rizal” which is the centerpiece of the celebration. It is held in conjunction with the province foundation anniversary. |
May 15 | Camarines Norte |
| IIKLAHAN/KALANGUYA TRIBAL FESTIVAL Songs and dances of the tribe will be witnessed by tourists, their way of life, indigenous games most especially how the community is taking care of the environment. |
May 16 | Malicu, San Nicolas, Pangasinan |
| IKALAHAN/KALANGUYA FESTIVAL It aims to preserve and develop cultural tradition and better understand indigenous peoples and their cultural practices including how they protect the forest. |
May 16 | Imugan and Malico, Pangasinan |
| SARUNG BANGGI FESTIVAL 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. |
May 18- May 25 | Sto. Domingo, Albay |
| SANGGUTAN FESTIVAL A dance of the drinkers honoring the age-old process of wine-making. |
May 18 | Barugo, Leyte |
| PASUNDAYAG NORTHERN MINDANAO A showcase of Northern Mindanao’s rich cultural heritage through songs and dances, arts and crafts,agricultural products and destinations in Intramuros Manila. |
May 18- June 1 | Intramuros, Manila |
| FARMERS FESTIVAL 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. |
May 19- May 20 | Bacarra, Ilocos Norte |
| MAGDADARAN TALIP FESTIVAL Commemorates the ancient peace pacts that has brought lasting peace between and among ethnic tribes that brought forth rich culture, customs, indigenous traditions and fellowship with stronger ties not only among themselves but also with the Ilocanos intermingling with them. |
May 19 20 | Carasi, Dumlneg, Nueva Era, Adams |
| KAOGMA FESTIVAL 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. |
May 20-28 | Camarines Sur |
| BANWAHON FESTIVAL An ethnic dance competition depicting customs and traditions as well as the culture of early inhabitants of Barangay Mat-i Surigao City. |
May 20 | Barangay Mat-i, Surigao City |
| PAGSALABUK FESTIVAL 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. |
May 21- July 1 | Dipolog City |
| TAGBUAN FESTIVAL A cultural and fiesta celebration. |
May 22 | Pilar, Capiz |
| PANAGYAMAN FESTIVAL 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. |
May 22- May 24 | Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya |
| MANGGAHAN SA 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. |
May 22 | Guimaras |
| BOLOBONG KINGKING FESTIVAL 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. |
May 23- May 24 | Loboc, Bohol |
| SANTACRUZAN WITH KUMBIRA 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. |
May 23- May 31 | Rizal Blvd., Dumaguete City |
| PAHOY-PAHOY FESTIVAL (SCARECROW) A grand parade and street dancing of people in scarecrow costumes. |
May 25 | Western Samar |
| STO. CRISTO FESTIVAL It is a celebration of thanksgiving, a continuing commitment towards a Christ-centered community amidst trials and challenges. |
May 25- May 31 | Dapdap, Legazpi City |
| MALUMAGPAK CHALLENGE A trek to Mt. Manurigao-Malumagpak, one of the region’’s newly discovered eco-tourism destinations. |
May 26- May 30 | New Bataan, Compostela Valley |
| BULAKLAKAN SA GENSAN (STA. CRUZAN FESTIVAL) A Santa Cruzan Festival. Paseo de Flores: Sagalas and Archs Selection of the best in Bulaklakan sa Gensan. |
May 29-30 | General Santos City |
| MANLAMBUS FESTIVAL Mamlambus Festival is a Visayan term meaning “to strike with a club” because fishes were then teeming around its coastal waters and that catching them could simply be done by clubbing with a wooden paddle. |
May 30 | Escalante City, Negros Occidental |
| BIRAY SA BAYBAYON A boat parade along Laua-an coastal areas with residents having beach parties and celebrations. |
May 30 | Laua-an, Antique |
| ANNUAL BALIK ESCALANTE OFW & Balikbayan Day. |
May 30 | Escalante City, Negros Occ |
| PADARAW FESTIVAL 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. |
May 30 | Bulan, Sorsogon |
| JUEGO DE ANILLO A sport festivity held every 1st of May in honor of Sta. Ana. |
May 31 | Bgy. Lomboyan, San Joaquin, Iloilo |
| FLORES DE MAYO This is a parade of beautiful maidens representing specific symbol of title and authority of Saints. |
May 31 | Bacolod City Proper |
| TAPUSAN Tapusan honors the Holy Cross on the last day of May |
May 31 | Alitagtag, Batangas |
| SANTACRUZAN (ZAMBOANGA CITY) Parade of beauties with Reyna Elena carrying the Holy Cross |
May 31 | Zamboanga City |
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