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SINAOT FESTIVAL
President Roxas, Capiz
A cultural and fiesta celebration.

ALIWAN FESTIVAL

Culmination of all the Philippine Festivals, the best of the best of each festivals perform at the Quirino Grandstand.

SANTACRUZAN
Sta. Cruz, Arevalo, Iloilo City
Features Flores de Mayo, 4 grand processions and a contest of massive arches.

BOA-BOAHAN FESTIVAL
Nabua, Cam. Sur
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 ILAOUD FESTIVAL
Milaor, Cam. Sur
A summer festival to commemorate the Foundation Anniversary and Feast Day of St. Joseph the Worker.

TANGYAN FESTIVAL
Igbaras, Iloilo
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.

PARADE OF PANGASINAN FESTIVALS
Lingayen, Pangasinan
Street dancing competition includes “Lipad Saya” kite flying competition.

TUBONG-TUBONG FESTIVAL
Tubungan, Iloilo
Marking this festive occasion is the tribe competition participated in by schools and barangays by councilor district

FEAST OF VIRGEN NUESTRA SEÑORA DELA PAZ Y BUEN VIAJE
Pulupandan, Negros Occidental
Annual Fiesta of Barangay Patic

FLORES DE MAYO / SANTACRUZAN
Nationwide
A parade of the town’s loveliest ladies depicting the search and discovery of Christ’s Cross by Queen Helena and Constantine.

DAVAO GULF REGATTA
Davao Oriental
A regionwide float parade representing all municipalities along the gulf, converge in one place featuring decorated bancas and vintas of different designs for competition.

MAGAYON FESTIVAL (HONORING MT. MAYON)
Albay
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.

BAWANG (GARLIC) FESTIVAL
Sinait, Ilocos Sur
Competitions and exhibits include biggest garlic, longest and most creative twined garlic bulbs.

DAYAW DALAN FESTIVAL
San Jacinto, Ticao
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.

UGYONAN FESTIVAL
Magalona, Negros Occidental
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 . . .

HANTIKAN FESTIVAL
Hamtic, Antique
Celebrated to pay tribute to the evolution from where the Province of Antique derived its name. “Hantique” as the Spaniards

SUMMER FESTIVAL: PILIPINYAHAN
Tagaytay City
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.

PATTARADAY FESTIVAL: ARAW NG SANTIAGO
Santiago City
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.

SUMMER FESTIVAL: SANTACRUZAN
Tagaytay City
Parade of beauties from Tourism Oriented and related Establishments of the city.

PAHINUNGOD FESTIVAL
Calape, Bohol
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.

BALANGAY FESTIVAL
Butuan City
A month-long fiesta celebration of Butuan City

TANGYAN FESTIVAL
Igbaras, Iloilo
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.

PAHAW-AS FESTIVAL
Dumangas, Iloilo
Pahaw-as is a local term that means a harvest of the agricultural products from the fishponds or other water forms.

KATAGMAN (OGTONGANON) FESTIVAL
Oton, Iloilo
An annual event showcasing the rich history and culture of the municipality that dates back to the 13th century

FEAST OF THE HOLY CROSS
Cruz, Marinduque
Fiesta of Sta. Cruz in honor of the Holy Cross religious, cultural, and civic activtites are lined up.

CARABAO-CARROZA FESTIVAL
Pavia, Iloilo
Features a parade of 18 gaily decorated bamboo sleds and a race among carroza-pulling carabaos on a 400 meter course.

LINGGA-ANAY
Panay, Capiz
A cultural and fiesta celebration.

MANTAWI FESTIVAL
Mandaue City, Cebu
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.

FLORES DE MAYO
Rizal Park, Manila
A grand procession of different celebrities and beauty queens wearing the creation of some of the top designers of the country.

BASI FESTIVAL
Naguilian, La Union
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.

FLORES DE MAYO SA MAKATI
Glorietta, Makati City
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.

MAKALAWAN “PINYA FESTIVAL”
Calauan, Laguna
Promotes the juicy and sweetest pineapple or “pinya” as main agricultural product of the town of Calauan.

PUJADA BAY FESTIVAL
Mati, Davao Oriental
Fluvial festival to showcase the bounty of coastal resources, lectures on coastal protection/management; cultural presentation and parade.

FEAST OF SAN ISIDRO DE LABRADOR
Pulupandan, Negros Occidental
Annual fiesta of Brgy. Mabini.

GALERAN FESTIVAL
Puerto Galera

BALINTAWAKAN
Pontevedra, Capiz
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.

PALONG FESTIVAL
Capalonga, Cam. Norte
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

LUBI-LUBI (COCONUT) FESTIVAL
Gingoog City
A cultural dance festival of the city featuring coconut as one of its major agricultural products.

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF BIGLANG AWA
Boac, Marinduque
A celebration in honor of the Patroness of Marinduque

PAHIYAS FESTIVAL
Lucban, Quezon
An annual celebration to usher in a bountiful harvest; where homes are decorated with the town’’s best agricultural products.

AGAWAN SA SARIAYA
Sariaya, Quezon
A thanksgiving celebration of the Lord for the good harvest and abundance of agricultural production.

MAYOHAN SA TAYABAS
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.

MAGAYON FESTIVAL
Moises Padilla, Negros Occ.
An annual festivity and celebrated during the town fiesta every last Tuesday of March

PAUKYABAN FESTIVAL
Butuan City
It is an agro-industrial show that featured species of plants and flowers in a display of unique landscapes.

SUNDUAN
Brgy. La Huerta, Parañaque City
The traditional rites means literally “to pick up the girl at the house”.

MANO PO SAN ROQUE FESTIVAL
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.

BLACK NAZARENE FEAST
Capalonga, Cam. Norte
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.

PULILAN CARABAO FESTIVAL
Pulilan, Bulacan
A thanksgiving fiesta that features oiled, perfumed carabaos paying homage to Pulilan’’s patron saint by kneeling in front of his statue.

ALBAY DAY
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

SUMMER CLIMB
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.

FEAST OF SAN ISIDRO LABRADOR/CARABAO FESTIVAL
Angono, Rizal
A tribute to San Isidro Labrador with colorful/joyous procession of carabao carts carrying a myriad of local products

FIESTA BICOLANDIA CRUISE “PEÑAFRANCIA PILGRIMAGE”
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.

BARIW FESTIVAL
Nabas, Aklan
A unique festival showcasing the many uses of bariw leaves – a thriving livelihood activity in the Municipality.

FEAST IN THE HONOR ST. VINCENT FERRER
Dipolog City
Dipolog City fiesta celebrated with motocross, concerts and beauty pageants

SAN ISIDRO FESTIVAL (PANDANAN)
Luisiana, Laguna
An annual celebration in honor of farmer’s patron saint San Isidro Labrador.

BANTAYOG FESTIVAL
Camarines Norte
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.

IIKLAHAN/KALANGUYA TRIBAL FESTIVAL
Malicu, San Nicolas, Pangasinan
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.

IKALAHAN/KALANGUYA FESTIVAL
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.

SARUNG BANGGI FESTIVAL
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.

SANGGUTAN FESTIVAL
Barugo, Leyte
A dance of the drinkers honoring the age-old process of wine-making.

KAOGMA FESTIVAL
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.

BANWAHON FESTIVAL
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

PAGSALABUK FESTIVAL
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

TAGBUAN FESTIVAL
Pilar, Capiz
A cultural and fiesta celebration.

MANGGAHAN SA GUIMARAS
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.

PANAGYAMAN FESTIVAL
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.

BOLOBONG KINGKING FESTIVAL
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.

PAHOY-PAHOY FESTIVAL (SCARECROW)
Western Samar
A grand parade and street dancing of people in scarecrow costumes.

STO. CRISTO FESTIVAL
Dapdap, Legazpi City
It is a celebration of thanksgiving, a continuing commitment towards a Christ-centered community amidst trials and challenges.

MALUMAGPAK CHALLENGE
New Bataan, Compostela Valley
A trek to Mt. Manurigao-Malumagpak, one of the region’’s newly discovered eco-tourism destinations.

BULAKLAKAN SA GENSAN (STA. CRUZAN FESTIVAL)
General Santos City
A Santa Cruzan Festival. Paseo de Flores: Sagalas and Archs Selection of the best in Bulaklakan sa Gensan.

MANLAMBUS FESTIVAL
Escalante City, Negros Occidental
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.

BIRAY SA BAYBAYON
Laua-an, Antique
A boat parade along Laua-an coastal areas with residents having beach parties and celebrations.

ANNUAL BALIK ESCALANTE
Escalante City, Negros Occ
OFW & Balikbayan Day.

PADARAW FESTIVAL
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.

FLORES DE MAYO
Bacolod City Proper
This is a parade of beautiful maidens representing specific symbol of title and authority of Saints.

TAPUSAN
Alitagtag, Batangas
Tapusan honors the Holy Cross on the last day of May

SANTACRUZAN (ZAMBOANGA CITY)
Zamboanga City
Parade of beauties with Reyna Elena carrying the Holy Cross.

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