Philippine Festivals celebrated in the month of June

Philippine Festivals celebrated in the month of June. 
SAKAY-SAKAY ABAYAN (FLUVIAL PROCESSION)
Brgy. Taft, Surigao City
A procession at sea led by the Patron Saint of Bilang-Bilang, Virgen dela Paz y Buen Viaje, the patroness of good voyage aboard a beautifully adorned vessel

BIRAYS FESTIVAL
Belison, Antique
Fluvial parade in honor of the Virgin Mary, participated in by 6 barangays of Belison.

BILANG-BILANG ABAYAN FESTIVAL
Balangay Taft, Surigao City, Surigao del Norte
A showcase of religious heritage of the Surigaonons in honor of St. Virgen de la Paz Y de Buen Viaje.

PILI FESTIVAL
Sorsogon, Sorsogon
Pili is an indigenous crop of Bicol region, particularly Sorsogon. This festival showcases the PIli, the primary purpose of which is to emphasize its importance and to increase the awareness of the public on its various economic uses.

RIZAL ARTIST FESTIVAL
Angono, Rizal
The festival aims to create awareness and appreciation of Philippine Art and Culture; and promoting arts and culture as vital attraction for local and foreign tourist. Rizal has the potential of becoming a tourist destination particularly in the field of arts and crafts. It is known as the home of various national artists, musicians and other equally creative artist

LINGGO NG ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE AND AND HUDYAKA FESTIVAL
Dipolog City
A week’s celebration featuring agro-industrial fairs, sports, beauty pageants, concerts, cultural shows and street dancing.

SAKAY-SAKAY ABAYAN (FLUVIAL PROCESSION)
Barangay Taft, Surigao City
A procession at sea led by the Patron Saint of Bilang-Bilang, Virgen dela Paz Y Buen Viaje, the patroness of good voyage aboard a beautifully adorned vessel followed by colourful motor launches and bancas passing through the Surigao Strait and back to the City wharf.

VIRAY FESTIVAL
Sta. Ana, Cagayan
The local government of Sta. Ana promotes the Viray, a local boat’s name, considered as part of the history of the town whose main source of livehood is fishing and eco-tourism.

MANOGLAYA FESTIVAL
San Antonio, Northern Samar
A cultural-tourism festival composed of cultural performances, street dance, beauty search and exhibit complemented with “sugod-sugod sa plaza”, a nightly entertainment of music and other performances from leading local performers in the community.

CAMOTES CASSAVA FESTIVAL
Tudela, Camotes Island
A yearly celebration of a bountiful harvest. A time where farmers display their various cassava-based products, share their varied technical experiences in producing and processing cassava products. Among the activities are the Best Booth Contest, Poster Making contest, Search for new cassava food products, cultural night and the search for Miss Camotes Tourism.

CITY PINTAKASI
Iriga City
An annual Fiesta celebration in honor of St. Anthony of Padua. Various activities are lined up to drumbeat the affair.

GINUBAT FESTIVAL
Gubat, Sorsogon
A festival based on the roots of the town of which its name was derived. It features the following activities: cultural street parade, exhibit, sail boat race, beauty pageant, fiesta celebration and the Balik Gubat which is the highlight of the festival.

INDEPENDENCE DAY
Cavite, Manila, and other historical site, (nationwide)
Re-enactment of the historic proclamation of the Philippine Independence is done at the mansion of Gen Emilio Aguinaldo, the first president of the Philippine Republic.

KANSILAY FESTIVAL
Silay City
The festival focuses on Kansilay street dance

AGDAHANAY FESTIVAL
Cuartero, Capiz
A cultural and fiesta celebration.

PUJADA BAY FESTIVAL
Pujada Bay, Mati, Davao Oriental
Launching of Festival showcasing the various attractions of the island as an eco-tourism destination.

PINEAPPLE/PINYASAN FESTIVAL
Camarines Norte
A festival featuring the sweet, succulent pineapple thru art exhibits, trade fairs, cultural performances and sports events.

ADLAW SA ILIGAN
Iligan City
Held annually to celebrate the City Charter Day, featuring agro-fair, cultural activities and kite contest.

SULAY-BASYA FESTIVAL
Sara, Iloilo
The festival was conceptualized to honor St. John the Baptist, the patron saint of the Municipality

PANDAYAN FESTIVAL
Badiangan, Iloilo
The festival showcases the ingenuity, craftsmanship, artistry, tradition and culture of the Badianganons

RIZAL DAY
June 19 | Calamba, Laguna
In memory of the birthday of the Philippine National Hero,
Jose P. Rizal, the townfolks of Calamba offer flowers to Rizal Shrine.

REGADA
Cavite City
A weeklong festivity which features water, games band exhibitions, concerts, cultural presentation , parades, bike rally, fashion shows, art exhibit, and street dancing

LINGGANAY FESTIVAL
Alang-alang, Leyte
Street Pageant depicting the legendary and mythical storiy of the bells.

“OYANGE KAUGMAN” FESTIVAL
Polangui, Albay
A merrymaking held in conjunction with the town fiesta. The festival whose name was derived from a tree which is abundant in the area features various exciting events including street presentation, beauty pageant, trade fair, among others.

DIWATA FESTIVAL
San Francisco, Agusan del Sur
A festival highlighted with street dancing in honor of their patron saint.

KALIGUAN FLUVIAL FESTIVAL
Cagwait, Surigao del Sur
A yearly festivities in honor of St. John the Baptist highlighted by Search for Perlas ng Kaliguan beauty pageant, beach dancing and other beach-fun activities.

FEAST OF ST. MARY MAGDALENE
Hinigaran, Negros Occidental
Annual patronal fiesta, in honor of Saint Mary Magdalene

CALUMPIT LIBAD FESTIVAL
Calumpit, Bulacan
The colorful event is celebrated on June 23, the day before the fiesta, when a fluvial procession in honor of the town’’s patron saint, St. John the Baptist, is held on the Pampanga river

HIL-O-HANAY FESTIVAL
Sigma, Capiz
The Hil-o-hanay Festival is a merry-making depicting the Sigmahanon’s traditional way of life during the golden era characterized by a cycle of communal sharing and fraternity.

FEAST OF SAN ANTONIO DE PADUA
Pilia. Laguna
The town of Pilia celebrates the feast of San Antonio de Padua through a procession, merry making and festive dining in most of the beautiful ancestral homes

FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST / LECHON FESTIVAL
Mindoro Oriental
Dressed in creative costumes and disguises, lechins are paraded around the town accompanied by gay chanting and buhusan a customary practice during the San Juan Bautista Feast.

FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
San Juan, Metro Manila
A regular celebration of the town’’s patron saint, St. John the Baptist

ARAW NG MAYNILA
Manila City
A yearly celebration of Manila Day featuring various activities like the Manila Film Festival, Fireworks Display, etc.

TAONG-PUTIK FESTIVAL
Aliaga, Nueva Ecija
Taong- putik originated from a unique practice of the devotees of Saint John the Baptist in Bibiclat, Aliaga, Nueva Ecija.

PARADA NG LECHON
Balayan, Batangas
A grand parade of succulent roasted pigs.

REGADA WATER FESTIVAL
Cavite City
In honor of Nuestra Señora de Porta Vaga, sprinklers are installed at the City’s streets so that revelers get a shower.

FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST – PALAKA SUR
Pulupandan, Negros Occidental
Annual fiesta of Brgy. Palaka Sur.

ANI-ANIHAN SA TABUELAN
Tabuelan, Cebu
The town comes alive with merriment every June 24 as they celebrate the feast to their patron saint, St. John the Baptist.

SULAY-BASYA FESTIVAL
Sara, Iloilo
The festival was conceptualized to honor St. John the Baptist, the patron saint of the municipality

SAN JUAN HIBOK-HIBOKAN
Catarman and Mambajao, Camiguin
Boat races and other beach fun activities, participated by the different barangays/ NGOs/ LGUs.

FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST – KALIBO
Kalibo, Aklan
Celebration of the Feast of St. John the Baptist wherein people usually go to the beach for an excursion

FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST – BAGO CITY
Bago City
It was founded on June 24, 1575 falling on the Feast day of St. John the Baptist, the patron saints of the city

MUDPACK FESTIVAL
Murcia, Negros Occidental
The festival is a symbolic celebration of man’s return to primitive time when he was closer to nature

PAYUHWAN FESTIVAL: BATANES DAY
Province of Batanes
Anniversary celebration of the establishment of the civil government of Batanes highlighted by cultural activities and cultural demonstrations commemorating how the Ivatan have become a sturdy survivor of history, more united, more established and closer to the world through songs, dances and rituals

TAEPHAG FESTIVAL
Tagbina, Sutigao del Sur
A common Manobo ritual used for opening a kaingin, rice planting, harvesting and other activities.

SIRONG-SIRONG FESTIVAL
Cagdianao, Surigao del Norte
A fiesta celebration in honor of Saints Peter and Paul highlighted by ethnic mardigras contests, agro-industrial fair and public dancing.

APUNG IRU FLUVIAL FESTIVAL
Apalit, Pampanga
The most awaited activitiy of this festival procession where the image of St. Peter is brought down from Capalangan to Calumpit River where a colorfully decorated mini pagoda awaits the image.

KALILANG SA RANAO
Marawi City, Lanao del Sur
Celebrates the legendary Lake Lanao.

SUBIRAN REGATTA
Tacloban City, Leyte
Annual race of native sailboats with outriggers displaying seamanship.

PINTADOS KASADYAAN FESTIVAL
Tacloban City, Leyte
A body-painting festival in honor of the courageous “pintados” (warriour ancestors).

BALYUAN
Taclobay City, Leyte
Ceremonial exchange of images of the Holy Child between Leyte and Samar.

HUDYAW FESTIVAL
Calatrava, Negros Occ.
This term is coined from three dynamically spirited expression of man’s grateful and happy manifestative character: hudyaha, doyeg, sayao (merrymaking, praising and dancing).

PALAWOD FESTIVAL
Bantayan, Bantayan Island, Cebu
Palawod is the fishermen’s daily toil, their means of livelihood, their life and pride.

BINIRAY FESTIVAL
Bulalacao, Mindoro Oriental
A grand pagida show on the day of thanksgiving for the blessings from sea.

BAILES DE ARCOS
Makati City
Performed during the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul by daughters of past participants with impeccable reputations as homage to the Virgen dela Rosa” for her kindness.

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