Philippine Festivals

Masskara Festival

Posted on October 30th, 2007 by mvg.
Categories: Features, Festivals.

Jojie Alcantara
Witerary

MASSKARA is coined from two words: mass, for crowd, and the Spanish word cara, for face — hence, a double meaning for “mask” and “many faces”. The Masskara festival was first conceived in 1980 to add color and cheer to the Bacolod City’s celebration of its Charter Day anniversary on October 19.

The symbol of the festival is a smiling mask — adopted by the organizers to dramatize the Negrenses’ happy spirit despite periodic economic crises experienced in the sugar industry. (more)

0 comments.

October Festivals

Posted on October 13th, 2007 by mvg.
Categories: Festivals, Schedule.

KAWASAN FESTIVAL
October 00 | Matutinao, Badian, Cebu
“KA akohang WAlay Sukod Alang sa Nasud” or “KAWASAN” was a sustainable eco-tourism development cum nature conservation and social development program.

IMPAKABSAT
October 00 | Manila
Trade exhibit showcasing the Cordillera’s crafts, special skills, resources, and attractions.

HOLY MONTH OF RAMADHAN
October 00- November 00 | (date movable) Regionwide
Start of the month-long fasting of Muslims, Ramadhan as one of the pillars of Islam’’s Religous and Cultural Activities.

EID’L FITR
October 00- November 00 | (date movable) Regionwide
A worldwide festival celebrating the end of one-month fasting period of the holy month of Ramadhan by the Muslims which includes our Muslim brothers in Region XII. Activities includes mobile “Takbir”, Quran Reading, Fireworks Display, PAGANA and Food Giving.

WOW DABAW
October 1- October 15 | Davao City
A major promotional activity showcasing the various tourist
destinations/products of the Davao region.

LA NAVAL FESTIVAL
October | Nationwide
A celebration in honor of the Nuestra Señora del Santisimo Rosario.

FIESTANG KULIAT
October | Angeles City
A month-long celebration of the twin fiestas of Angeles City, namely La Naval and Fiestang Apu.

LANZONES FESTIVAL OF TALISAY CITY
October 1 | Talisay City, Negros Occidental
A thanksgiving celebration of Brgy. Conception, City of Talisay, the home of sweet lanzones, rambutan, mangosteen and durian.

AMIHAN FESTIVAL
October 1- October 2 | Pulupandan, Negros Occidental
Annual fiesta of Brgy. Zone 5.

KAWAYAN FESTIVAL
October 1 | Gloria, Mindoro Oriental
The festival will represent Gloria in the Tourism industry. The festivity symbolizes bayanihan, cooperation, oneness, flexibility of the mind and spirit and versatility. The festivity was singled out as most promising.

ZAMBOANGA HERMOSA FESTIVAL
October 1- October 12 | Zamboanga City
The “City of Flowers” celebrates its grand annual festival featuring the “vintas” (colorful native sailboats) in a fast- paced regatta, cultural and flower shows, art exhibits and trade fairs.

MASSKARA FESTIVAL & BACOLOD CHARTER DAY CELEBRATION
October 1- October 22 | Bacolod City
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.

PISTA NG GUBAT
October 1 | Pandan, Antique
This event is an annual celebration of the biodiversity of Northwest Panay in the hope of increasing awareness and conservation in the Peninsula.

KINILAW FESTIVAL
October 2 | Surigao City
A festival showcasing different styles in preparing a “Kinilaw” (raw fish delicacy). It also features the variety of fish, seafoods and other marine products in the locality.

BUTUAN-CHINA TRADE MISSION
October 3 | Butuan City
Commemoration of the first Butuan-China Trade Mission

PAGODA (FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISSI)
October 4 | Cardona, Rizal
An annual procession to ask the Lord Almighty for a bountiful and blessed lake through the intercession of St. Francis of Assisi.

SINANGGIYAW FESTIVAL
October 4 | Dumanju, Cebu
The name Sinanggi-yaw is taken from two old Cebuano words, Sinanggi meaning abundance of harvested agricultural products of our farmers and Sayaw meaning dance. Through street dancing and field presentation, performers shall dance merrily bringing all the Sinanggi-performance focused on three aspects: planting, harvesting and thanksgiving

KIDAPAWAN CITY FRUIT FESTIVAL
October 5- October 10 | Kidapawan City
An Agro-Tourism event never experienced before in the Philippines Festival. Lots of fascinating activities await every individual but the most thrilling and exciting of all is the Fruit Galore. Here, tons of exotic tropical fruits will be arranged on a make-shift table 800 meters long under the pine trees on the highway island for the public to eat free of charge

LA TORRE
October 6 | Cardona, Rizal
The traditional and colorful “La Torre” will come alive with its joyful poise in concert with the music of the brass bands.

MAMBULAWAN FESTIVAL
October 6 7 | Jose Panganiban, Cam. Norte
Held during the Feast day of the town’s Patron Saint, Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, the festival showcase its major industry – the gold mining and likewise promoted its various tourism potentials. Main feature is the Street Presentation.

SIRONG FESTIVAL
October 7 8 | Bacuag, Surigao del Norte
A fiesta celebration in honor of the Holy Rosary highlighted by street dancing competition, drum and bugle contest, beauty contest and agro-industrial fair.

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF THE HOLY ROSARY
October 7 | Dipolog City
Dipolog City fiesta highlighted with religious and cultural shows.

SIARGAO INTERNATIONAL HUMAN BODY BOARDERS SURFING CHALLENGE
October 7- October 20 | General Luna, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte
A new water sports event in the ountry participated by international body boarders. This is a world series event organize by the International Bodyboarders Association.

IBALONG FESTIVAL (EPIC TALE OF SUPERHEROES)
October 8- October 14 | Legazpi City, Albay
A festival depicting Bicol’s early beginning as portrayed by
the characteristics in the epic entitled- IBALONG.

LUBI-LUBI FESTIVAL
October 8 | Glan, Sarangani Province
A festival showing various uses of the coconut tree and its by products through dances and street revelry.

PROVINCIAL EXPO
October 8 14 | Kidapawan City
Display and exhibition of agricultural and industrial products, ornamental and bonsai plants; travel and tourism products, product demos, arts exhibits, etc.

LA NAVAL FIESTA
October 8 | Angeles City
In commemoration of the Virgin of the Holy Rosary whose intercession saw the victory of the Spanich felt over the Dutch invaders.

MT. APO OCTOTREK
October 8 14 | Kidapawan City, Magpet and Makilala
Trek to the country’s highest peak is held during semestral break, mostly students participate in this annual trek.

BAGLUS FESTIVAL
October 9 | Angeles City
Wide parade is participated in by representative by the different sector of Angeles City

FEAST OF SAN DIONISIO
October 9 | Brgy. San Dionisio, Parañaque City
A religious celebration wherein the Komedya or Moro-Moro is stage-played that brings added color to the feast

PARAU FESTIVAL
October 9 | Pilar, Sorsogon
A festival showcasing the culture and heritage of Pilar.

TING’UDO FESTIVAL (FRUIT HARVEST)
October 10 | Makilala, Cotabato
A celebration of bountiful fruit harvest highlighted by a fruit festival.

KAADLAWAN IRAYA
October 12 | Puerto Galera, Mindoro Oriental
Also dabbed as “Araw ng Katutubo”, a cultural sensitivity festival organized by the local government of which the goal is to make developments based on eco-tourism projects with emphasis to preservation of the town’s cultural and historical assets.

LA NAVAL FESTIVAL
October 12 | Quezon City
A religious celebration in honor of the Nuestra Señora del Santisimo Rosario marked by a Holy mass.

KAPAKYANAN FESTIVAL
October 14- October 15 | Victoria, Mindoro Oriental
Kapakyanan (Abundance) Festival focuses on the bounteous harvest of fruits and crops.

4TH NATIONAL WHITE WATER RAFTING ADVENTURE/ 1ST BIMP-EAGA INVITATIONAL
October 14 16 | Cagayan de Oro
An open invitational rafting competition in two categories (down stream & sprint) in order to promote rafting as an eco-tourism sports and for environmental awareness.

INASAL FESTIVAL
October 14 15 | Talisay City, Cebu
A showcase of the city’s historical heritage and identity promoting the city as an aqua and tourist hub

BAGIUS FESTIVAL
October 14 | Historical District of Angeles
Part of the month long Fiestang Kuliat celebration, this city-wide parade is participated in by representative by the different sector of Angeles City.

INUG-OG FESTIVAL
October 14 | Oroquieta City
Ethnic dances featuring the Subanon rituals.

MT. CANDALAGA OCTOTREK
October 15 21 | Maragusan, Compostela Valley Province
A trek to Mt. Candalaga, one of the region’s highest peak and site of the National Mountaineering Federation of the Philippine National Congress in 1998.

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.

PAMUGU-AN FESTIVAL
October 15 21 | Mansalay, Mindoro Oriental
A festive reunion of different “Mangyan” tribes.

KASANGGAYAHAN FESTIVAL (PROSPERITY)
October 15- October 25 | Sorsogon, Sorsogon
It is a joyous celebration held primarily to commemorate the Foundation Anniversary of Sorsogon.

SAGINGAN FESTIVAL
October 16 17 | Tubod, Lanao del Norte
A celebration of thanksgiving and bounty featuring the banana.

CIMARRONES FESTIVAL
October 16- October 26 | Pili, Cam. Sur
A festival highlighted by grand street presentation depicting the local culture and history of Cimarrones believed to be the early inhabitants of Pili. Other activities include: beauty pageant, Kawat Suanoy, Cultural Night, Fiesta celebration, etc.

ANA KALANG FESTIVAL (AGRI FAIR)
October 18- October 22 | Nagcarlan, Laguna
A roster-full of activities highlighting an agri-fair that exhibits the town’’s bountiful harvest.

27TH LANZONES FESTIVAL
October 18 22 | Camiguin
A street dancing extravaganza featuring Camiguin’’s favorite fruit - the Lanzones.

LEYTE GULF LANDING ANNIVERSARY
October 20 | Dulag and Palo, Leyte
Commemorative program and parade marking the anniversary of the landing in Leyte of the Allied Forces of Liberation

CATANDUNGAN “PADAYAW” FESTIVAL
October 22- October 24 | Catanduanes
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.

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.

LISAGAN FESTIVAL
October 22 31 | Magallanes, Agusan del Norte
A religious celebration showcasing Mamanwa dances and healing rituals.

DAWITODAWIT TA BUAHAN
October 24 | Brgy. Bonbon, Catarman, Camiguin
A prelude ritual to the Lanzones Festival participated by different folks in the barangays done during twilight at the Guijob Church ruins.

PMA FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY
October 24 | Baguio City
Alumni homecoming of the country’’s premier Military school

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.

BANAYAN FESTIVAL
October 26- October 28 | Banaybanay, Davao Oriental
A thanksgiving celebration giving tribute to the town’s main product.

ULLALIM FESTIVAL
October 27 | Tabuk, Kalinga
A cultural celebration featuring Kalinga’s songs chants, music and arts & crafts.

APO FIESTA
October 27 | 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.

TIGTIGAN AT TERAKAN KENG DALAN
October 27 28 | 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.

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.

SALUDAN FESTIVAL
October 29- October 31 | Tigbauan, Iloilo
A dialect used for the crude method of threshing rice, catching fingerlings through nets, saludan is one of Iloilo’s emerging festivals.

CRY OF JELICUON FESTIVAL
October 29- October 31 | New Lucena, Iloilo
The Cry of Jelicuon commemorates the historic undertaking of our Ilonggo revolucionarios, led by Gen. Martin Delgado and his company of voluntaries who swore the price of their lives to revolt against the Spanish government

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.

source:www.wowphilippines.com.ph

0 comments.

September Festivals

Posted on September 12th, 2007 by mvg.
Categories: Festivals, Schedule.

KASIBU CITRUS FESTIVAL
September 00 | Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya
Marks the plentiful citrus harvest of the acknowledged citrus capital of the Philippines – Kasibu, known for its sweet oranges like Perante, Satsuma, Navel and also pomelo and other fruits.

REGIONAL TOURISM COUNCIL ASSEMBLY (RTCA)
September 00 | Region I
A two-day interaction of Provincial, municipal, barangay and regional tourism council officers discussing the issues and concerns, updates of tourism, presentation of plans and programs per council.

HRAB’S TOURISM WEEKEND CULINARY EXPO
September 00 | Baguio City (date to be announce)
Culinary skills demonstration and cook fest sponsored by the Baguio Country Club

BAGUIO CHARTER DAY/ BAGUIO TOURISM MONTH
September 1- September 30 | Baguio City
97th Founding celebration with street parade, food feast, exhibits and other fun activities

WOW HIRINUGYAW FESTIVAL (TEMPORARY NAME OF FESTIVAL)
September 1- September 10 | Cabatuan, Iloilo
Hirinugyaw, a street dancing festivity participated by various agencies and non-governmental organizations in the Municipality of Cabatuan.

HANDURAW FESTIVAL
September 1 | Leon, Iloilo
The festivity commemorates the transfer of Pueblo del Camando to Sitio Capan .. .

“PAGDIRIWANG” CITY CHARTER ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
September 1- September 5 | General Santos City
Charter Day Celebration of Gen. Santos City. Activities are agro-industrial trade fair, pasiklaban sa Plaza Kusina Gensan Food Festival, Search for Binibining Gen. Santos, Song Festival, Civic-Military Parade, Pasasalamat and re-enactment of Gov. Paulino Santos First Landing

ANNUAL HOTEL, RESTAURANT & TOURISM WEEKEND
September 1 30 | Baguio City
Culinary skills demonstration and cook fest sponsored by the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Baguio (HRAB) and the Baguio Country Club

HINUGYAW FESTIVAL/ COTABATO PROVINCE FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY
September 1 | Amas, Kidapawan City
Annual foundation day celebration of the Province of Cotabato. Activities include civic parade, ethnic dances, sports activities and agri-cultural trade fair.

VISIT SURIGAO
September 1- September 10 | Surigao City, Surigao del Sur
A balikbayan program in time with « Visit Philippines 2004 ». Festivities and cultural events are lined up highlighted by the Bonok-bonok Maradjaw Karadjaw ”Festival on September 09 and the Feast of Señor San Nicolas de Tolentino on September 10.

HINIRUGYAW FESTIVAL
September 1- September 10 | Cabatuan, Iloilo
Hirinugyaw, a street dancing festivity participated by various agencies and non-governmental organizations in the Municipality of Cabatuan. This activity serves as the opening salvo of the 10-day celebration of the Feast of San Nicolas de Tolentino on September 1-10 of every year.

VICTORY DAY
September 2 | Kiangan, Ifugao
Annual peace commemoration of the end of the WW II.

SARAKIKI-HADANG FESTIVAL
September 3 7 | Calbayog City, Western Samar
SARAKIKI is a local term apparently referring to premeditated or frenzied movements which means to allure, to draw with, to attract or exercise attraction, to entice or to win. By its pre-colonial denotation, it means to praise, extol or eulogize spirits of gods. The word does not only ascribe to the ritual or hadang as an activity to gratify the gods, but likewise hadang as the offering or the sacrifice.

TILAW SA PAGKAONG NAN SURIGAONON FOOD FESTIVAL
September 3 | Surigao City,Surigao del Norte
A sumptuous, delicious celebration of the native Surigaonon palate.

TUNA FESTIVAL SA GENSAN
September 3- September 5 | General Santos City
The festival is about revelry and gaiety giving back the glory to the ocean for the abundance and bounty of tuna.

SINAB’BADAN TRIBAL FESTIVAL
September 5- September 6 | Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur
A festival of oneness among the different tribes of the municipality showcasing indigenous art, music and dances.

MEGAYON FESTIVAL (THANKSGIVING)
September 7 | Zamboanga del Sur
is a festival of unity and solidarity. It showcases the living tradition and diverse culture of the province. Also Araw ng Zamboanga del Sur (54th)

BUSIG-ON FESTIVAL
September 7- September 8 | Labo, Cam. Norte
A festival based on the epic of Busig-On of Labo town which exemplifies heroism and Bicolano values. The festival features the town’s distinct historical values and sentiments through talent and skills competition featuring the town’s places of interest.

SIPONG FESTIVAL
September 7 | Bais City, Negros Oriental
A colorful and lively mardi gras festival participated in by the different barangays, local and national offices in a choreographed street dancing.

PADUL-ONG
September 7 | Borongan, E. Samar
Pageant relating how the Lady of Nativity became the patroness of Borongan.

DUYOM NAN BALIKBAYAN
September 8 | Surigao City
A homecoming party with returning Surigaonon.

TAMBOBO FESTIVAL
September 8- September 10 | Ajuy, Iloilo
Tambobo is a Hiligaynon term for a storehouse, warehouse or a storage structure for agricultural products, or other goods that are stored and kept until a demand or need arises.

MINULUAN FESTIVAL
September 8- September 10 | Talisay City, Negros Occidental
A three-day celebration in commemoration of the death anniversary of the city’s patron saint San Nicholas de Tolentino

PADIGOSAN FESTIVAL
September 8 | Digos City, Davao del Sur
Festival of the people of Digos highlighted by various activities like lechon parade, trade fair, sports competition, etc.

PANAGDADAPUN FESTIVAL (ARAW NG QUIRINO)
September 8- September 10 | Cabarroguis, Quirino
The 28th Anniversary of the establishment of the civil government of Quirino

LINGGO NG BULAKAN
September 8- September 15 | Malolos, Bulacan
A one week celebration featuring the history of Bulacan, exhibits of Bulacan products. Cooking contest, on the spot painting contest, and many others.

VOYADORES FESTIVAL
September 8 | Daraga, Albay
A street re-enactment on the transfer of the image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia from her home shrine to the Naga Cathedral. The festivity is named after the devotees who accompany and carry the Virgin’s image.

KASADYAAN FESTIVAL
September 9 11 | Tupi, South Cotabato
An annual celebration of the foundation anniversay of the Municipality of Tupi. Festivities includes street dancing and a parade of “karitons” (craft) drawn by carabaos.

BANOK-BANOK MARADJAO KARADJAO FESTIVAL (STREET PAGEANTRY)
September 9 | Surigao City, Surigao del Norte
A day-long Mardi Gras marked by street dancing festivity featuring the ethnic Mamanwa dance.

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.

FLOMLOK FESTIVAL
September 9 11 | Polomolok, South Cotabato
Flomlok, from a B”laan word whhich means “hunting ground”. The people of Polomolok celebrates this by showcasing the local products and a mix of socio cultural activities. Polomolok is also home of DOLE Philippines Inc.

MANDALA FESTIVAL
September 9 | Midsalip, Zamboanga del Sur
The festival aims to preserve the local Subanen tradition of Midsalip. Mandala is a Subanen term which means harvest.

SAPATOS FESTIVAL
September 9 | Marikina River Park
This is a celebration of the ingenuity and craftsmanship of our own SAPATEROs. It gives due importance to their hardship and the local shoe industry itself.

FIREWORKS DISPLAY
September 9 | Provincial Grandstand, Surigao City
Held after the stationary dancing competition as the Bonok-Bonok (events) closing ceremony.

SURIGAO CITY FIESTA (SAN NICOLAS DE TOLENTINO-PATRON SAINT)
September 9 | Surigao City
Surigao City Fiesta celebration in honor of San Nicolas de Tolentino. Different activities are lined for this celebration.

MINULUAN FESTIVAL
September 10 | Talisay City, Negros Occidental
A celebration honoring the Creator and the Minuluan tribe.

BUYLUGANAY
September 10 | Ivisan, Capiz
A cultural and fiesta celebration.

BANHAYAN FESTIVAL
September 10 | Barangay Cupang, Muntinlupa City
A yearly thanksgiving for the patron, “Impong Kulas” de Tolentino”. This yearly festival is similar to the celebration of Ati-Atihan in Kalibo, Aklan and Sinulog of Cebu City.

KARANZA FESTIVAL
September 10 16 | Danao City, Cebu
A thanksgiving festival in honour of the city’s patron saint Sto. Tomas de Villanueva.

SAMBUOKAN FESTIVAL
September 10- September 16 | Mati, Davao Oriental
From Mandaya word “sambuok ” - unity celebrating the development of the area thru the united efforts of the people and thanksgiving for bountiful harvest

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.

REPEAT PERFORMANCE OF THE BONOK-BONOK FESTIVAL WINNERS
September 11 | Surigao City
After the thanksgiving mass held at the City Cathedral, winning contingents of the Bonok-Bonok Festival will have its repeat performance from the City Cathedral to the City Hall grounds.

ANNIVERSARY – BATTLE OF PULANG LUPA
September 13 | Torrijos, Marinduque
Battle won by Filipino soldiers during the Fil-Am War over the Americans.

TOURISM QUIZ
September 14 | Tacloban City
Regional inter-high school tourism quiz.

BANAMOS
September 15- September 19 | Los Banos, Laguna
A week-long celebration coinciding with the founding anniversary of Los Banos.

BISLIG CITY CHARTER DAY
September 15- September 19 | Bislig City
A week-long activities to commemorate the charter day of Bislig.

INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEAN-UP DAY
September 15 | Regionwide
Coastal clean up activities in support the World Clean up Day

LAYAG FESTIVAL
September 16 | Rapu-Rapu, Albay
A week-long festivity coinciding with the feast of Our Lady of Peñafrancia. The festival name was taken from a local word “layag” or sail boat which is a primitive means of transportation of the early people of Rapu-Rapu.

PEÑAFRANCIA FESTIVAL
September 16 | Naga City, Camarines Sur
A religious festival honoring the feast day of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, Patroness of the Bicol Region.

NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK - CARAGA REGION
September 17- September 23 | CARAGA Region
Varied activities for awareness & appreciation of tourism and ecology.

KASUOTANG FILIPINO EXHIBIT & FASHION SHOW
September 17 23 | Exhibit - Museo ng Makati, Makati City
A yearly exhibit mounted at the city’s museum featuring the evolution of Filipino costumes per region in celebration of the month of Filipino costumes.

PROVINCIAL TOURISM WEEK
September 17- September 23 | Negros Occidental
Different activities has been lined-up by the province for the week-long celebration.

ARAW NG SIQUIJOR WITH SOLILI
September 17 23 | Siquijor, Siquijor
Araw ng Siquijor is the province’s charter day celebration with week long activities that starts on the 12th of the month. Parade, trade fairs, sports competition, cultural presentations performed by the different schools, search for Miss Siquijor were the main features of the event which was capped with a SOLILI street dancing, depicting the marriage ritual of the Siquijodnons.

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.

NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK/WORLD TOURISM DAY
September 20 27 | Nationwide
Annual celebration recognizing the contribution of the tourism industry highlighted by different activities in schools and different regions. This year”’’s theme, “Tourism Enriches” focuses on the industry economic contributions.

NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK - CAR
September 20- September 26 | CAR Region
Annual tourism celebration featuring Tourism Quiz Bee

NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK - CAGAYAN VALLEY
September 20- September 27 | Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
A weeklong celebration featuring school convocations, exhibits, press conferences, lectures/dialogues.

BURDANG LUMBAN
September 21 | Lumban, Laguna
A festival showcasing the main industry of the town embroidery of Barong Tagalog.

NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK - COTABATO CITY
September 21 27 | Cotabato City
A week-long celebration of National Tourism Week. Activities include display of streamers, tourism quiz on the air, open-house museums and DOT open house exhibit.

PATABANG FESTIVAL
September 21- September 30 | Tapaz, Capiz
A cultural and fiesta celebration

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 .

SIARGAO NATIONAL SURFING CUP
September 22 25 | General Luna, Surigao del Norte
A national prelimary of the international surfing event

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.

NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK
September 24 30 | Region 11 (Davao)
Tourism program and activities to inculcate the culture of tourism and instil pride of place and culture.

TUGAK FESTIVAL
September 24 | City of San Fernando, Pampanga
Pampanga is known for its Kapampangan frog traditions and cuisine. This festival is presented with “Mamadwas Tamu” (Let’s go and catch frogs), a bouncy, lively dance that depicts the industry and perseverance of the Kapampangan

TOURISM WEEK - KABANKALAN CITY
September 24- September 30 | Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental
A weeklong activity geared to heighten the awareness of the people on the impact of tourism industry in the economy of the city.

LAPAY BANTIQUE DANCE FESTIVAL
September 24 30 | Masbate City
It is a local dance art festival that originated from the grateful movements of hovering birds known as seagulls or the LAPAY, found abundant in Barangay Bantigue, Masbate.

ANIHAN FESTIVAL
September 24- September 30 | Dueñas, Iloilo
Celebrated with the town’s patronal fiesta, the festival features the town’s culture and traditions as observed by their forefathers in celebrating their bountiful harvest.

TOURISM WEEK CELEBRATION - CENTRAL VISAYAS
September 24- 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.

DALIT FESTIVAL
September 25 | Tangub City
The festival showcasing varied activities and presentations which includes Filipino rituals, songs, dances and their way of life

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.

LAPAY BANTIGUE DANCE FESTIVAL
September 25- September 30 | Masbate City
It is a local dance art festival that originated from the graceful movements of hovering birds known as seagulls or the LAPAY, found abundant in Barangay Bantigue, Masbate

SIARGAO INTERNATIONAL SURFING CUP
September 26- October 2 | General Luna, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte
The biggest event in the Philippines with top national and international surfers competing for the $20,000 prize money. An open invitational surfing competition among the local and foreign surfers.

NUANG FESTIVAL
September 26 28 | San Agustin, Isabela
The local government unit of San Agustin highlights the more than 500 water buffalos of the town with a buffalo parade, milking contest, buffalo race and other games in cooperation with the research and outreach office of Isabela State University

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.

KASADYA STREET DANCE
September 27 | Anahaw Amphi-Theater
Street dancing competition in honor of St. Michael Archangel

BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF GEN. MIGUEL MALVAR
September 27 | Capitol Site,Batangas City
A commemorative celebrative of birth anniversary of the last general to surrender to the Americans.

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.

WORLD TOURISM DAY - CAR REGION
September 27 | CAR Region
Annual celebration recognizing the contribution of the tourism industry

source:www.wowphilippines.com.ph

1 comment.

August Festivals

Posted on August 1st, 2007 by mvg.
Categories: Festivals, Schedule.

CABIBI FESTIVAL : LALLO DAY
August 1- August 4 | Lal-lo, Cagayan
The patronal town fiesta of Lallo, formerly Ciudad Nueva Segovia is highlighted by an agro-industrial trade fair and street dancing competition

CEBU FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY
August 1 6 | Cebu
Nightly cultural and variety shows, agricultural trade fair and night market are among the many activities lined-up in celebration of the island province’’s founding day anniversary.

CELEBRATION OF BUAN NG WIKA
August 1- August 31 | Capitol Site,Batangas City
A month long activity celebrating “Buwan ng Wika”. The activities undertaken are campaign for using Filipino as a medium, hanging of streamer and short program.

PADAGYAW FESTIVAL
August 1- August 5 | Dumarao, Capiz
A cultural and fiesta celebration in honor of Nuestra Señora de las Nieves.

MERCEDES FISHTIVAL/KADAGATAN FESTIVAL
August 1 8 | Mercedes, Camarines
It is a fishermen’s celebration of thanksigiving for the blessings and bounty during the seafaring, fishing expeditions and fish farming.

ADLAW HONG BUTUAN (CHARTER DAY ANNIVERSARY)
August 2 | Butuan City
It’s the charter day celebration of Butuan City. It is highlighted by the thanksgiving mass, motorcade recognition of outstanding Butuanons & City employees night.

PALAGSING FESTIVAL
August 2 | Butuan City
A competition for the longest and the best tasting palagsing

FIESTA BACOLOD (HRANO)
August 2 | Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
Annual fiesta

KABANKALAN CITY CHARTER ANNIVERSARY
August 2 | Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental
A weeklong celebration highlighted by an agro-industrial fair showcasing the indigenous products of the farmers and the cooperatives

MINDANAO TRADE EXPO
August 4- August 15 | Davao City
An Agro industrial trade fair with business matching for the promotion of Mindanao’s world class product.

OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS PATRONAL FIESTA
August 5 | Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental
Nuestra Señora de los Nieves is the patron saint of the city, parishioners celebrate the event with the Holy Mass and a procession around the city

CORDOVA DINAGAT FESTIVAL (FISHING RITUALS)
August 5 | Cordova, Cebu
The celebration honors the town’s most prized source of livelihood-fishing. “Dinagat” means “anything” pertaining to the sea”. It showcases Cordova’s distinctive cultural heritage though authentic traditional rituals and dances.

BAKASI FESTIVAL
August 6 12 | Cordova, Cebu
The festival is a unique reinvention of the Dinagat festival. The exotic eel locally known as ”bakasi” is pecullar and abundant in Cordova.

REGATTA FESTIVAL
August 7 | Gainza, Cam. Sur
A week-long festivity aimed to preserve its culture and tradition and to promote the area as a tourist destination. Highlight is the boat race.

BIMP EAGA « KUMBIRA » CULINARY SHOW AND LIVE COMPETITION
August 8- August 20 | The Atrium, Cagayan de Oro City
Food and culinary competitions sponsored by the Cagayan de Oro Hotel and Restaurant Association (COHARA)

PAVVU RULUN FESTIVAL
August 10 17 | Tuguegarao, Cagayan
it is the patronal fiesta of the city honoring St. Hyacinth enthroned at the elevated St. Hycinth Church beside the St. Paul University Philippines. The events surrounding the festival include street dancing competition, drum and lyre competition, beauty pageant, trade fair, pancit cooking and eating contests, job fair and many more

KAADLAWAN HAN SAMAR
August 11 | Catbalogan Samar
Festivities to commemorate the foundation day of Samar

ARANDURUGAN FESTIVAL
August 12- August 17 | Guinobatan, Albay
The festival is held to coincide with the town fiesta and as a form of thanksgiving for the bounties from the land. Various activities are lined up to drumbeat the affair.

SUMAYAJAW FESTIVAL
August 14 | Jabonga, Agusan del Norte
Held during the town fiesta of Jabonga. It is a thanksgiving celebration for the bounties showered by the Heavenly Father through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Lady of Assumption-patroness of Jabonga.

KALIBONGAN FESTIVAL (HORSE FIGHT & BLOOD COMPACT)
August 15 | Kidapawan City, N. Cotabato
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.

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.

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION
August 15 | Boac, Marinduque
A celebration in honor of Our Lady of the Assumption.

PASAKA
August 15 | Tanauan, Leyte
Religious homage/ cultural dance parade in honor of Our Lady of the Assumption

SIRONG FESTIVAL
August 15 | Cantilan, Surigao del Sur
A war dance between Muslims and Christians, reflecting the Christianization of the early Cantillanons

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.

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.

SUNDAYAG
August 18- August 30 | Cagayan de Oro City
A showcase of the Best of Northern Mindanao featuring Agriculture, Trade, & Tourism destinations.

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.

PILGRIMAGE TO JOROAN
August 19 | Joroan, Tiwi, Albay
Held every 3rd Saturday of August to pay homage to the miraculous image of Our Lady of Salvation, Patroness of Albay

QUEZON DAY/ ANGONO DAY
August 19 | Angono, Rizal
Anniversary of Independence, the residents of Angono led by the Municipal Tourism Office, prepare a weeklong celebration characterized by trade fairs, art exhibits, symphonic band concerts, cultural presentations, etc.

BANKATON
August 20 | Lavezares, N. Samar
Exciting motorboat race in honor of the town’s patron saint

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.

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.

QUIPIA FESTIVAL
August 25- August 29 | Jovellar, Albay
“Quipia” was formerly the name of the municipality. Held annually in time for its fiesta celebration, the festival features various events highlighted by a street presentation.

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.

DARAGANG MAGAYON
August 26- September 8 | Daraga, Albay
A historical and religious celebration in honor of the town’s patron saint, Our Lady of the Gate. It aims to showcase tha cultural life of Daragueños. Various colorful activities are lined up for this celebration.

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

ALCALA TOWN FIESTA
August 26 | Alcala, Cagayan
The local government unit of Alcala has highlighted the agricultural products of Alcala town like corn and rice and presented a local street dancing version and the colonial past of the town depicted in its centuries-old church- St. Phillomene Church

FEAST OF ST. AUGUSTINE
August 27 | Pulupandan, Negros Occidental
Annual fiesta of Barangay Ubay.

JINAWA FESTIVAL
August 27- August 28 | Gigaquit, Surigao del Norte
A local rendition of the classic Christian-moro conflict interpreted through songs and dances.

PALADONG FESTIVAL
August 28 | Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur
The art of performing the ritual of “ladong” conducted by a “landongan”.

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.

BUYOGAN FESTIVAL
August 28 | Abuyog, Leyte
“Buyog” (bees) dancer depict the origin of the town’s name in a well choreographed dance.

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.

KAYABA: GUIMARAS – ILOILO CROSS CHANNEL SWIM
August 30 | Iloilo City
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.

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.

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

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

DRUM & LYRE COMPETITION
August 31 | Provincial Sports complex, Surigao City
A competition among the secondary school’s Drum and Lyre Corp. It showcases the competence of the different Drum & Lyre Corps of the City and Province of Surigao del Norte.

source:www.wowphilippines.com.ph

0 comments.

T’nalak: Fabric of bravery and love

Posted on July 17th, 2007 by mvg.
Categories: Festivals.

Rommel G. Rebollido

KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — As most artists believe, people usually find identity in the clothes they wear.

Amusingly, many people wear designer clothes and accessories as a fashion statement, not even caring to know where it came from or how it came into being.(more)

0 comments.

No hiyas, no horse fight

Posted on July 16th, 2007 by mvg.
Categories: Festivals, News.

By Ben O. Tesiorna

TWO highlights in the Kadayawan celebration are not included in this year’s events: the Hiyas ng Kadayawan and the tribal horse fight.

City Administrator Wendel Avisado said the reason for the non-holding of Hiyas ng Kadayawan is because there is nobody who could handle the event as grandiose as the previous Hiyas. (more)

0 comments.

Miss Cagayan de Oro beauties

Posted on July 16th, 2007 by mvg.
Categories: Festivals, Photos.

0 comments.

Antequera, Bohol’s basket capital joins Sandugo 2007

Posted on July 12th, 2007 by mvg.
Categories: Features, Festivals.

ONE of the must-buys when you are in Bohol is basket ware. To get a good deal, especially if you are buying in bulk, go to Anteqeura.

Hailed the Basket Capital of Bohol, Antequera is a small municipality which lies 18.5 kilometers to the west of Tagbilaran City. The roughly thirty minute ride to Antequera may seem to be so out of the way, but Bohol’s stunning country side dotted with picturesque ancestral homes makes the time pass by unnoticed. (more…)

0 comments.

Bohol highlights Otop products in Sandugo 2007

Posted on July 12th, 2007 by mvg.
Categories: Festivals, News.

IN THE spirit of collaboration among National and Provincial government agencies, non-government agencies and local government units, the trade fair, agricultural fair, cultural and heritage showcase and LGU tourism showcase will be integrated in one activity —  the Sandugo 2007 which will be held on July 18 to 22.

According to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)- Bohol, Sandugo 2007 will feature the Boholano Culture and Lifestyle and will highlight the One Town One Product (Otop) of municipalities and cities.  The Otop is a government program that seeks to promote entrepreneurship and create jobs through identification by local chief executives of specific products and services that have competitive advantage.

DTI Bohol rationalizes that the integration of two major local fairs and component special activities will result in the upscaling of its overall attractiveness not only to locals but also for institutional buyers.

Sandugo events include the Sandugo Product and Lifestyle Fair, Creativity Agora, Creative Industry Forum, Bohol MagNegosyo Talk Show, Boholano Cookfests, Agricultural Entrepreneurship Fora, Social Development Forum and Cultural Peformances. (more…)

0 comments.

July Festivals

Posted on July 1st, 2007 by mvg.
Categories: Festivals, Schedule.

JULY

Festival name	Date and Location
MT. APO CLIMBING (TREKKING) Formal opening of Mt. Apo trails after a 2 year closure. A project of the Province of Cotabato in coordination with DOT 12, City Government of Kidapawan, Municipality of Magpet and mountaineering clubs of Region 12 and Region 11.	July | Kidapawan City and Cotabato Province
TIMPUPO FRUIT FESTIVAL Kidapawan takes its fruit growing industry to the streets-literally as the city celebrates the annual fruit festival.	July to August | Kidapawan City
ONGGOYAN FESTIVAL Celebrated with much gaiety and funfare. It features agro-Industrial fair, beauty contest, sports festival and street dancing depicting movement of monkeys.	July | Malimono, Surigao del Norte
BANANA FESTIVAL Street dancing, agri trade fair to highlight Davao del Norte as “banana country”.	July 1- July 10 | Tagum, Davao del Norte
ARAW NG DAVAO DEL SUR, DAVAO DEL NORTE, DAVAO ORIENTAL Celebration of the division of Davao into three provinces. Consist of agro trade fair, civic military parade, sports competition, horsefight, tribal dances, beauty pageants, etc.	July 1 | Digos City, Tagum City, Mati, Dvo, Oriental
SAN CARLOS CHARTER ANNIVERSARY Usually celebrated with a Thanksgiving Mass, sports activties, concerts, parade, beauty pageant and awarding to the city’s achiever of the year.	July 1 | San Carlos, Negros Occidental
SUROY SA SURIGAO (GUIDED FAMILIARIZATION TOURS) To promote domestic tourism, the Provincial Government is sponsoring guided tours to elementary and secondary students. The tour includes visits to important kind marks and scenic spots.	July 1- July 31 | Dinagat and Siaragao Island
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUIBANG Annual feast day of the Miraculous Lady of Guibang.	July 1- July 2 | Gamu, Isabela
FESTIVAL OF OUR LADY OF PIAT Annual feast day of Our Lady of Piat highlighted by the procession of the Marian Image being venerated for centuries.	July 1- July 2 | Piat, Cagayan
BANANA FESTIVAL Festival featuring the city as the banana country and pays tribute to the largest economic contributor and the province’ No. 1 export-bananas.	July 1- July 8 | Tagum City
MANGO FESTIVAL A two weeks long festival that pays tribute to Carmen’s main crop “mango”. Among the featured activities are: an agricultural fair, food processing demonstration, cultural presentation and sports events.	July 1- July 16 | Carmen, Agusan del Norte
SAG-AHAN FESTIVAL Sag-ahan Festival manifests its joy and sense of thanksgiving and gratefulness for all the blessings and abundance it has received through the years.	July 1 | Toboso, Negros Occidental
SAGAYAN FESTIVAL (MARANAO WAR DANCE) This festival depicts the rich Maranao culture pageantry war dance performed by warriors & fan dance by the Maranao maidens held during Araw ng Lanao del Norte.	July 2 | Tubod, Lanao del Norte
RIVER TUBING FESTIVAL Honoring Sibulan rivers rich resources as part of the eco-adventure activities and an advocacy program to preserve the local resources and showcases its products.	July 2 | Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur
ARAW NG PASIG A grand celebration of the Pasig day highlighted by different activities like the Mutya ng Pasig Pageant, Dancing Parade, Outstanding Pasiguenos Night, Arts & Literary Competition, Palarong Pinoy, Kusina Pasigueno, etc.	July 2 | Pasig City
PHIL-AM FRIENDSHIP DAY Revival of friendship among Filipinos, Americans & other Nationalities accented with the sale exposition of variety products.	July 4 | Baguio City
PAGAY FESTIVAL The Municipality Government of Roxas highlighted the main agricultural product of Roxas – Palay. The event included street dancing competition, kuliglig contest and cooking of the biggest rice cake also featured in the national television.	July 4 | Roxas, Isabela
PAGODA SA WAWA Held annually on the 1st Sunday of July in the town of Bocaue, the festival features a fluvial parade in honor of the miraculous “Krus sa Wawa”.	July 4 | Bocaue, Bulacan
SAN CARLOS CITY TREE PLANTING DAY An enjoyable and meaningful annual tree planting activity in the mountain barangays participated by national and local government.	July 4 | San Carlos City, Negros Occidental
CHARTER DAY - CADIZ CITY Celebrated every 4th of July often times a five-day celebration marking the anniversary of Cadiz as a City.	July 4 | Cadiz City, Negros Occidental
PANGAPOG FESTIVAL A thanksgiving festival celebration bountiful harvest features parade, indak-indak sa dalan, cultural presentation etc.	July 5- July 7 | Island Garden City of Samal
BANIG FESTIVAL In celebration of Badian’s Annual Fiesta, the festival showcases the Cebuano & Badianganon culture, tradition, delicacies & local products especially its famous “mats” (banig).	July 5 | Badian, Cebu
PASALABOK FESTIVAL (ADLAW SA DIPOLOG) This fiesta aims to showcase the myriad interplay of cultures: Muslim, Lumad and the varied and diverse culture of the settlers from all over the Philippines as well as the Spanish, Chinese, American and other Asian cultures that have been meticulously woven and shaped into what is known as the unique Mindanao tri-people culture.	July 6 | Dipolog City
ALEGRIA DE ISABELA A festival based on a legend that tells how the early townsfolk survived a raging storm, where St. Isabela was seen blocking a giant wave. Celebrated with a regatta & procession of the image and merry- making beside the cathedral.	July 8 | Isabela City
MAUBANOG FESTIVAL A seven-days cultural extravaganza that features the town’s colorful history, amiable people, tasty cuisine and of course, its locally fermented only-in-Mauban nipa wine.	July 9- July 15 | Mauban, Quezon
HUDYAKA FESTIVAL Street dancing competition which depicts the historical events of how Laguindingan become one of the municipalities of Misamis Oriental.	July 12 | Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental
T’NALAK FESTIVAL An annual celebration in South Cotabato which demonstrates the importance and significance of t’nalak cloth as the cultural image of South Cotabato.	July 13-18 | Koronadal City, South Cotabato
PAHINUNGOD FESTIVAL This is a Mardi gras performed around the streets of Carrascal in honor of their patroness, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.	July 14- July 16 | Carrascal, Surigao del Sur
SUBAYAN KEG SUBANON FESTIVAL A week-long trade fair/ street dancing depict songs, dances and other forms of simulated social expression of the rich Subanon cultural heritage.	July 15- July 16 | Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental
DIWAL FESTIVAL A showcase of the seafood products, notably the diwal - the exotic and best tasting shellfish in the world.	July 15- July 16 | Roxas City, Capiz
LUNAY S’BUNG A native term once described the gathering of ancestors, thus this ethnic expression inspires the Expo to be convergence of people throughout Region XII. Showcase the diverse wealth of Region XII.	July 16- July 23 | Region XII (no specific venue)
SANDUGO FESTIVAL Bohol’s annual commemoration of the Blood compact (mardi gras parade) between Rajah Sikatuna and Miguel Lopez de Legazpi.	July 16 | Tagbilaran City, Bohol
EARTHQUAKE MEMORIAL DAY Memorial services for the victims of the 1990 killer earthquake.	July 16 | Baguio City
“KUMBIRA” (FOOD FESTIVAL) Food & culinary competitions sponsored by the Cagayan de Oro Hotel and Restaurant Association (COHARA).	July 17- July 23 | Cagayan de Oro City
LIBON PAROY FESTIVAL 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.	July 22- July 25 | Libon, Albay
TOURISM CONSCIOUSNESS WEEK 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.	July 22 31 | Butuan City
KALIGA FESTIVAL (STREET PAGEANTRY) Street dancing, trade fair & culutural presentations in observance of the City Charter day.	July 22 | Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental
BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF APOLNARIO MABINI An annual celebration commemorating the birth anniversary of our Sublime Paralytic.	July 22 | Talaga, Tanauan , Batanagas City
PARABUR FESTIVAL & BUGUEY PATRONAL FIESTA The patronal town fiesta of Buguey is celebrated with an agro-industrial trade fair and the promotion of fisheries products like crabs including special events and guided tours.	July 22- July 26 | Buguey, Cagayan
SUBILAN FESTIVAL 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.	July 23 | Batangas City
SINULOG DE TANJAY Street dancing with mock battles between Moros and Christians followed by reconciliation through the intercession of the patron Señor Santiago.	July 24 | Tanjay, Negros Oriental
KINABAYO FESTIVAL (BATTLE OF COVADONGA) A re-enactment of the Spanish-Moorish wars particularly the battle of Covadonga.	July 24- July 25 | Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte
SAULOG FESTIVAL Street dancing with mock battles between Moros and Christians followed by reconciliation through the intercession of the patron, Señor Santiago, held on July 24 on the eve of the patron’s feast. This is an old tradition that begin with old men engaged in swordplay and dancing from house to house.	July 24 | Tanjay, Negros Oriental
PAKAPYA-AGTIKE 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.	July 25- July 27 | Socorro, Mindoro Oriental
SAYAWAN A feast in honor of St. James the Apostle celebrated with a street dancing and Barangayan.	July 25 | Compostela,Cebu
KADAGATAN FESTIVAL It is a yearly thanksgiving of Cortesanons done through street dancing. Costumes and props of dancers symbolize marine life.	July 25 | Cortes, Surigao del Sur
BALIK CARCANMADCARLAN CELEBRATION A week-long activities participated by all Balikbayans.	July 25- July 31 | Cantillan, Surigao del Sur
STA. ANANG BANAK TAGUIG RIVER FESTIVAL 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.	July 26 | Municipality of Taguig
MOLO DISTRICT FIESTA This is Molo district fiesta in honor of St. Anne.	July 26 | Molo, Iloilo City
TILIBYUGAN It is the Sapianon’s way of celebrating their feast day in honor of their Patron Saint Anne every July 26.	July 26 | Sapian, Capiz
FEAST OF ST. MARTHA (OLD) A celebration of the Feast Day pf St. Martha marked by a mass followed by a procession. One of the highlights of the procession is the “pasubo” where participants to the procession where given food & goodies by the spectators.	July 29 | Municipality of Pateros
MANYAMAN FESTIVAL 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).	July 29 30 | Bayanihan Park, Clark Special Economic Zone, Pampanga
ANNIVERSARY OF BATTLE OF PAYE An encounter over by Filipno soldier during the Fil-Am War.	July 30 | Balimbing, Boac
ABAYAN FESTIVAL A riverside festivity in honor of Saint Anne, Patroness of Agusan River-highlighted with baroto races and indigenous games for men, women and children capped by a fluvial procession.	July 30 | Butuan City
HEROES OF VIVO OF TANGALAN A historical event regularly commemorating the victorious conquest of barangay Vivo	July 31 | Tangalan, Aklan

source:www.wowphilippines.com.ph

0 comments.

Older » « Newer