Date : January 3-16
Venue : San Pablo City, Laguna
Description
A weeklong celebration highlighted by a Mardi Gras with participants’ costumes made of coconut-derived materials.
Contact : City Tourism Office, San Pablo City, Laguna
Telephone No. : (049) 562-1429
FEAST OF THE THREE KINGS
Date : 1st Sunday of January
Venue : Poblacion, Gasan, Marinduque
Description
A feast honoring the Three Kings who are visiting the houses around the Poblacion of Gasan.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Gasan , Marinduque
Telephone No. : (042) 342-1074
HARING KALABAW
Date : January 6
Venue : Brgy. Hupi, Sta. Cruz, Marinduque
Description
Carabaos are dressed and paraded around the barangay; Dancing and Singing events are likewise held.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Sta Cruz, Marinduque
Telephone No. : (042) 321-1276
FLUVIAL PROCESSION - Batangas City
Date : January 7
Venue : Batangas City
Description
Fluvial parade at the sea to Calumpang River and merrymaking at the capital town.
Contact : City Tourism Office, Batangas City
Telephone No. : (043) 723-4598
BINIRAY FESTIVAL
Date : January 15
Venue : Romblon, Romblon
Description
Fluvial parade at the sea, merrymaking and street dancing contest at the capital town. The feast honors the Sto. Niño.
Contact : Provincial Tourism Office, Province of Romblon
Telephone No. : (02) 373-3499
KAWAYAN FESTIVAL
Date : January 16 – 18
Venue : Magdalena, Laguna
Description
A celebration highlighted by street dancing competition with participants’ costumes made of bamboo grass materials.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Magdalena, Laguna
Telephone No. : (049) 503-1257
SIKHAYAN FESTIVAL
Date : January 18
Venue : Sta. Rosa City, Laguna
Description
Held every 18th of January, the Bayanihan Foundation Parade is a street fest displaying the bayanihan or Filipino command spirit of cooperation which makes seemingly in possible feasts realization. The event highlights the four evolution of the town from aquatic, agriculture, professional and to a industrial progressive city.
Contact : City Tourism Office, Santa Rosa City, Laguna
Telephone No. : (049) 534-3059
SALIBANDA
Date : January 16 &30
Venue : Paete, Laguna
Description
A religious festival honoring the Sto. Niño or Jesus, the Holy Child. This is characterized by street dancing, Mardi Gras with participants pouring water among each other, recreating perhaps, the baptismal rites of the old.
Date : January 17-19
Venue : Bansud, Oriental Mindoro
Description
A thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest which coincides with the town fiesta. It features dances and cultural presentations by schools and barangay communities.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Bansud, Oriental Mindoro
Telephone No. : (043) 298-7022
BANANA FESTIVAL
Date : January 25
Venue : Baco, Oriental Mindoro
Description
A celebration of the abundance of banana. It features banana cooking fest, a banana(saba)
inspired street dancing competition and beauty pageant. This coincides with the town fiesta in honor of St. Joseph.
Contact : Provincial Tourism Office, Province of Oriental Mindoro
Telephone No. : (043) 286-7046/ 441-0306
DUGOY FESTIVAL
Date : January 27
Venue : Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro
Description
The event showcases the rich cultural heritage of the indigenous people, specifically that of the Mangyan people, through activities such as street dancing, exhibits and cultural shows. The main concept is to promote and celebrate the “Dugoy Spirit” of camaraderie among the people of different culture and the harmonious relationships of the Sablayeños.
FEAST OF SAN SEBASTIAN, THE MARTYR (PALIGONG POON)
Date : January 19 & 30
Venue : Lumban, Laguna
Description
A procession held at the Lumban River, where the icon of the patron saint San Sebastian
together with hundreds of devotees is afloat on “Kaskitos”, or bunch of big boats.
Description
A celebration in honor of its patron saint, Señor Sto. Niño characterized by street dancing and other religious and cultural events.
Contact : Engr. Ranel Castillo
Office of Municipal Planning Development Coordinator of Buenavista, Marinduque
Telephone No. : (0928) 2146343
FEAST OF SAN ILDEFONSO TOLEDO
Date : January 23-24
Venue : Tanay, Rizal
Description
The town fiesta in honor of San Ildefonso de Toledo is held every January 23rd . Musical band sponsored by the nine barangays roam around the town. The musical exhibition and competition is held in the afternoon of January 24. Painting exhibition, carnival and amateur singing competitions are likewise held.
Contact : Municipal Planning and Development Office, Tanay, Rizal
Telephone No. : (02) 654-1002
CANDLE FESTIVAL
Date : January 31 to February 2
Venue : Candelaria, Quezon
Description
A three-day celebration from January 31 to February 2, to reflect the devotion of the people of Candelaria in “Nuestra Senora de Candelaria” likewise known as the Candlemas Virgin. It shows insights on the magnificence of the culture and tradition in the locality. The candle float parade and street dancing competition are among the major activities of the festival.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Candelaria, Quezon
Telephone No. : (042) 585-4390 / 585-4277
Events
PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL
Date : February 9, 10, 11, 14, 25 and 26
Venue : Province of Laguna
Description
The Laguna celebration of the National Arts Month is being held in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th districts of the province. It showcases the artistic character of the Lagueños through the depiction of their way of life and source of livelihood manifested by ethnic street dancing. The event aims to instill the sense of identity and self-distinctiveness of its people.
Contact : History, Arts and Culture Office, Provincial Government of Laguna
Telephone No. (049) 501-5101
PHILIPPINE HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (PHSA) FESTIVAL
Date : February 6 – March 7
Venue : Tanghalang Ma. Makiling, National Arts Center, Mt. Makiling, Los Baños, Laguna
Description
The event features music and dance performances, exhibits and stage plays choreographed, prepared and directed by the graduating students of PHSA.
Contact : Ms. Beth Carlos / Ms. Helen Jimena, PHSA
Telephone No. : (049) 536-2862 / 536-5972
HAMAKA FESTIVAL
Date : February 11-20
Venue : Taytay, Rizal
Description
A weeklong celebration of thanksgiving. The festivities showcase the talents of Taytayenos in terms of woodworks (HAmba), sewing machine (MAkina), garments/couturier’s design (KAsuotan). Activities during the festival includes trade exhibit, street dancing, fashion in the street, sportsfest and Ms. HAMAKA. The festival aims to promote tourism in Taytay and revitalize the woodworks and garments of the municipality.
Date : February 14-17
Venue : Padre Burgos, Quezon
Description
The celebration of the foundation day of the town. A parade of floats, street dancing, beauty pageant, kayak race and the longest chicken roasting competition culminates the festival.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Padre Burgos, Quezon
Telephone No. : (042) 911-2109
SORTEO GRAND FESTIVAL
Date : February 16-22 (every three years)
Venue : Carmona ,Cavite
Description
An age-old tradition celebrating the town as an agricultural haven celebrated every 3 years. It is highlighted by an agro-industrial fair.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Carmona, Cavite
Telephone No. : (046) 430-1001
MALASIMBO MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL – The Mangyan Cultural Festival
Date : February 18-19
Venue : Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro
Description
The Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival is the first of an annual celebration of music, arts and nature. Coinciding with the full moon, the festival will be held outdoors at the foot of Mount Malasimbo, overlooking the Puerto Galera Bay, selected as one of “The Most Beautiful Bays in the World”.
The festival aims to blend traditional arts and performing styles with contemporary expressions in the arts and showcase the culture of the Manyan tribal communities while working towards the protection and sustainability of the environment in the environs of Puerto Galera.
The Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival is a project of VU Entertainment headed by Miro Grgic and Hubert d’ Aboville who are coordinating their efforts to boost inbound tourism into Oriental Mindoro and Puerto Galera, the indigenous culture of the Mangyan communities, reforestation, marine preservation and promote Philippine arts, music and culture.
Contact : Mr. Miro Grgic
(0918) 601-1918
Mr. Hubert d’ Aboville
(0917) 841-8888
d-aboville@pamatec.com.ph
SAMPAGUITA FESTIVAL
Date : February 21-22
Venue : San Pedro, Laguna
Description
Grand parade of colorful floats participated by both government and private sector. The
highlight of the festival is the Coronation Night of the “Hiyas ng San Pedro”. The festival aims to promote tourism in San Pedro and revitalize the sampaguita industry in San Pedro, Laguna.
Contact : Municipal Tourism Office, San Pedro, Laguna
Telephone No. : (02) 520-1570
Events
PUERTO PRINCESA FOUNDATIONDAY
Date : March 4
Venue : Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
Description
A celebration of the founding anniversary of the City highlighted by the crowning of Ms.
Puerto Princesa.
Contact : City Tourism Office, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
Telephone No. : (048) 433-2983 / 434-4211
BOLING-BOLING FESTIVAL
Date : Starts on Sunday and ends on Tuesday preceding Ash Wednesday
Venue : Catanauan, Quezon
Description
It is an age-old practice particular to Catanauanins, which is celebrated annually. Participants roam around the town garbed in any costume they may fancy. Most of them wear colorful clown-like clothes while others imitate anybody whom they want, be it somebody they idolize or somebody they despise, and make fun of them. Boling-Boling comes from the Visayan word “ Boling “ which means dirt. The festival reminds us of the vulnerability of a man and serves as symbolic spiritual cleansing and signals the start of the Lenten season.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Catanauan, Quezon
Telephone No. : (042) 315-8198
BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LATE PRESIDENT JOSE P. LAUREL
Date : March 9
Venue : Tanauan, Batangas
Description
A yearly celebration commemorating the birth of President Jose P. Laurel.
Contact : City Tourism Office, Tanauan City, Batangas
Telephone No. : (043) 778-5639
SIKARAN FESTIVAL
Date : March 15
Venue : Baras, Rizal
Description
In Sikaran, the players move around like boxers. Each one aims to knock his opponent
down by kicking at the latter’s legs. The kicks are delivered with considerable force and
agility and sudden upward and backward movements of the foot. The use of the feet is
necessary in winning over the opponent thus, the name “Sikaran” which means to kick.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Baras, Rizal
Telephone No. : (02) 653-3909 / 629-7950
SULYOG FESTIVAL
Date : March 19
Venue : Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro
Description
A religious festival in honor of St. Joseph celebrated by way of a Sulyog (Suli and Niyog)
festival done through dances, floats and cultural shows.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro
Telephone No. : (043) 283-5013
KALAP FESTIVAL
Date : March 21
Venue : Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro
Description
As historians say, Calapan comes from the word “kalap” which is believed to be a kind of tree. Others say “kalap” means the process of gathering woods’. From this research, it developed into a deeper analysis and interpretation of the word “kalap” which became the basis of the festival celebration to gather series of historical facts about Calapan anchored on values of discipline, unity and God loving citizenry.
Contact : City Tourism Office, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro
Telephone No. : (043) 288-2202
BIRTHDAY OF GENERAL EMILIO AGUINALDO
Date : March 22
Venue : Cavite
Description
A celebration commemorating the birth of the First President of the Philippine Republic
Date : March 29 to April 2
Venue : Pagsanjan, Laguna
Description
A flotilla of boats decorated with the colors of the vintas and the bright hues of summer with
gorge that are paraded downstream of the Pagsanjan River. A competition of the skills among the boatmen is held, among others as part of the annual event organized by the Municipality and the Resort Industry of Pagsanjan, Cavinti and Lumban.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Pagsanjan, Laguna
Telephone No. : (049) 821-7950 / 808-4057
Events
TURUMBA FESTIVAL
Date: April 15, 26 / May 2, 3, 4, 12, 13 22, 28 / June 3, 12 / September 18
Venue : Pakil, Laguna
Description
The largest religious activity consists of seven fiestas or lupi to commemorate the seven sorrows of Our Lady of Turumba, starting before the Holy Week and every nine days thereafter and ends in the month of September, celebrated with a dancing procession.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Pakil, Laguna
Telephone No. : (049) 557-1766
PANDAN FESTIVAL
Date : April 3
Venue : Luisiana, Laguna
Description
A 5-day celebration culminating in April 3, to commemorate the Independence Day of
Luisiana. The whole celebration revolves around the Pandan plant and its by-products
like bags, hats, mats and other novelty items.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Luisiana, Laguna
Telephone No. : (049) 503-6208
KAMARIKUTAN PAGDIWATA ARTS FESTIVAL
Date : Fullmoon of April
Venue : Kamarikutan Kape at Galeri, Puerto Princesa City
Description
A weeklong event that gathers artists and art aficionados from all over the country. Various art workshops, film showing and exhibits are the highlights of the festival.
Date : April (no definite date)
Venue : Liliw, Laguna
Description
A colorful event that highlights the parade of floats featuring the agricultural and industrial
products of Liliw, a parade of bird mascots reminding the people of the origin of the name “Liliw”. Katutubong Palaro, Gabi ng Harana, musical arts and painting contests and the Gawad Parangal for outstanding Liliweños for their exemplary service to the community are among the highlight activities of the festival.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Liliw, Laguna
Telephone No. : (049) 563-1001
"LA LAGUNA" FESTIVAL
Date : April 11 - 17
Venue : Provincial Capitol Compound, Sta. Cruz, Laguna
Description
The La Laguna Festival – The Festival of Life pays tribute to Laguna Lake, long regarded as one of the “Living Lakes of the World” where the culture and history of the people of Laguna revolve around. The festival aims to create a greater appreciation of the progress and development of the province, the excellence of its human resources and their desire to preserve Laguna Lake, the largest lake in the Philippines and the third largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia.
The La Laguna Festival is a week-long celebration that highlights the biodiversity of the lake and the rich natural resources of Laguna. It showcases a variety of competitions such as the dragon boat race, brass bands competition, flora and fauna farms, cookfest, trade fair and the choreographed sound and sight fireworks competition.
The festival is organized by the Provincial Government in cooperation with the Municipal and City Mayors of Laguna.
Contact : Mr. Delto Michael A. Abarquez, Jr., Provincial Government of Laguna
Telephone No. : (049) 501-3323 / 501-8212 / (0916) 538-1157 / (0908) 897-4071
ANA KALANG FESTIVAL
Date : April 13 - 17
Venue : Nagcarlan, Laguna
Description
A roster-full of activities highlighting an agricultural fair that exhibits the town’s bountiful harvests and products. A musical festival, children’s sports competition, cultural events enhance the harvest celebration.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Nagcarlan, Laguna
Telephone No. : (049) 563-1202
PENETENSIYAHAN
Date : April 16
Venue : Rosario, Batangas
Description
It is a Lenten celebration of commemorating the life and passion of Jesus Christ
starting on Ash Wednesday.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Rosario, Batangas
Telephone No. (043)-321-2561
MORIONES OBSERVANCE
Date : Holy Week
Venue : Boac, Gasan and Mogpog, Marinduque
Description
A festival of the Moriones, colorfully garbed and masked soldier and centurions;
culminates in the re-enactment of thebeheading of Longinus. The entire towns of
Boac, Mogpog and Gasan are virtually converted into huge stages as the story of
Longinus unfolds.
Contact : Provincial Tourism Office, Province of Marinduque
Telephone No. : (042) 332-1177
CENACULO
Date : Holy Week
Venue : Cainta, Rizal
Description
Passion plays called cenaculo are held in various places all over the Philippines during
Holy Week. However in Cainta, Rizal people go to the streets to witness passion plays participated by the town folks.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Cainta, Rizal
Telephone No. : (02) 655-0846 local 202 / 387-2992
THE SUBOK
Date : Holy Week
Venue : Taytay and Tanay, Rizal
Description
A group of men, after feasting and doing an overnight meditation, gather around the
church to await the Santo Entierro, a wooden statue of the dead Christ. They rush forward to insert various objects in the folds of the robes, under the feet, in the hallow of the hands. The image is then loaded with handkerchiefs, bronze medals and pieces of paper inscribed with Latin phrases. The float is encircled by the men with linked hands. After the procession, these men retrieve the objects from the image, then followed by the ritual called Subok, the testing of the talisman by using whips, revolvers, knives, machetes and bolo throughout the afternoon and evening until Holy Saturday. Each one tests the effectiveness of his talisman by requesting another man to shoot or stab him.
Description
Traditional celebration of reading “pasyon” that depicts the life and death of Jesus Christ.
Contact : Municipal Tourism Office, San Juan, Batangas
Telephone No. : (043) 575-3210
ANG HATOL …… (The Way of the Cross)
Date : Good Friday
Venue : Cainta, Rizal
Description
A stage presentation that highlights the judgment of Pontius Pilate on Jesus Christ.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Cainta, Rizal
Telephone No. : (02) 655-0846 local 202 / 387-2992
GIWANG-GIWANG
Date : Good Friday
Venue : Binangonan, Rizal
Description
It is a play executed every Good Friday by replaying the funeral of Jesus Christ through a
procession. Due to the influx of tourists, devotees and other people trying to touch the
Sepulkro, sways, hence it was named Giwang-giwang . People searching for an
amulet or anting-anting join this religious observance.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Binangonan, Rizal
Telephone No. : (02) 652-0163 / 652-0553
SALUBONG
Date : Black Saturday/Easter Sunday
Venue : Angono, Rizal
Description
Black Saturday is highlighted by a 3-hour presentation of “Vigilia na Muling
Pagkabuhay” at the patio of the church. On Easter Sunday, a celebration is to
reenact the reunion of the Risen Christ with the Virgin Mary. It is facilitated by the removal
of the mourning veil from Virgin Mary’s head by a young girl inside an inverted giant paper
flower suspended from bamboo trellises. The petals are mechanically opened by giant toy
birds to reveal the girl inside. It is then followed by a religious dancing of young ladies
called “Kapitana” and “Tenyenta”, to the tune of “Bati”.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Angono, Rizal
Telephone No. : (02) 651-0062 / 451-1033
BAHAG-HARI FESTIVAL
Date : April 25
Venue : Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro
Description
According to an old story, the early settlers of Pinamalayan came from Marinduque. While on their way to Mindoro using their boats, they encountered turbulent weather and lost their direction. They prayed to God Almighty for deliverance and guidance so the weather cleared and a rainbow appeared on the horizon. The crew shouted ipinamalay meaning “it was made known”. They followed the direction of the rainbow and landed at what is now Barangay Lumangbayan and established the first settlement which they named Pinamalayan. The rainbow became the historical landmark of the town. The yearly Bahaghari Festival is a colorful commemoration of the importance of the rainbow in the history of the town of Pinamalayan. The celebration includes a street dancing competition, cultural presentations, religious and cultural activities, products and trade fair. Like the rainbow which rises to give color in the sky after the torrent of rain, the Bahaghari Festival is a reflection of the continuing effort of the people of Pinalamayan that there is truly paradise at the end of the rainbow.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro
Telephone No. (043) 284-3146 / 443-1486
INDAK PADURUKAN FESTIVAL
Date : April 27-30
Venue : San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
Description
The festival incorporates the exhibition of the cultural heritage of Mindoro’s ethnic communities.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, San Jose, Occidental, Mindoro
Telephone No. : (043) 491-7950
KALIPAYAN FESTIVAL
Date : Last Saturday of April
Venue : San Agustin, Romblon
Description
Kalipayan in the native tongue of the people of San Agustin means “festivity” or “merry making”. It is being held every last Saturday of April to promote and highlight the cultural and eco tourism sites of the municipality.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, San Agustin, Romblon
Telephone No. (02) 435-0083 / (0920) 900-6393 / (0918) 941-4690
ANTIPOLO PILGRIMAGE
Date : April 30 – May 31
Venue : Antipolo City, Rizal
Description
Every May time, many pilgrims are seen taking the much-trodden path leading to Antipolo. It is the small town that one can find the religious Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, popularly known as the Virgin of Antipolo. The image, which is already three centuries-old, is said to exhibit supernatural powers. To this day, many families visit the shrine and at the same time organize picnic activities in the cold hills of Antipolo. In the evening of April 30 to the eve of May 1, thousands of devotees from several places in Metro Manila make annual trek on the foot to Antipolo.
A street dancing competition is a major activity of the festival.
Contact : City Tourism Office, Antipolo City, Rizal
Telephone No. : (02) 661-1880
Events
FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW
Date : May 1 to 7
Venue : Social Garden, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna (UPLB)
Description
It is a ten-day showcase of flower garden and ornamental plants selected by the Los Baños Orchid Society.
Date : Every First Tuesday of May
Venue : Antipolo City, Rizal
Description
The Ang Tipulo Festival coincides with the commemoration of the “miracle” of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage when an epidemic illness hit the Antipoleños during the Spanish regime and they were miraculously healed after the Holy Mass at the Pinagmisahan Hills.
This festival was extracted from the City’s name Antipolo and derived from the Antipolo tree (Artocarpus incise) or locally known as “Tipulo” tree which was in abundance in the area during ancient times.
Contact : City Tourism Office, Antipolo City, Rizal
Telephone No. : (02) 661-1880
TROMBA FESTIVAL
Date : May 1
Venue : Baras, Rizal
Description
The celebration is derived from the ancient Spanish religious festival in honor of the Nuestra Señora de Turumba. Afternoon procession and street dancing is preceded by a Pagoda parade held in Baras River.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Baras, Rizal
Telephone No. : (02) 653-3909 / 629-7950
PASINGGATAN FESTIVAL
Date : May 1 to 4
Venue : Taytay, Palawan
Description
Pasinggatan Festival comes from the word “singgat” meaning to shine or luster, an apt name for festival whose events bring out the best in people from their talents to their personalities.
Date : May 2
Venue : Alitagtag and Bauan, Batangas
Description
A festive celebration of meeting the Holy Cross of Bauan and the Holy Cross of Alitagtag at Binukalan Shrine at 8:00 am. The celebration is highlighted by a program and praises for the Holy Cross accompanied by street dancing and finally at 2:00 p.m., the Holy Cross of Bauan returns to the Parish Church of Bauan where the jubilation culminates.
Description
The municipality of Bauan celebrates the Sublian every May 2nd. This festival aims to revive the centuries-old tradition of dancing the Subli, an indigenous dance of Bauan. This dance ritual is being done to pay homage to the Holy Cross of Bauan.
Description
An annual meeting of an icon which the early Philippine Christian called as the Mahal na Poon Santa Krus. The devotees mostly of the towns of Alitagtag and Bauan joined this religious festival to invoke the icon, pledge their loyalty, thank it for the blessings granted and call on it for protection, healing and well-being. The 2 crosses meet on the boundary of the municipalities of Alitagtag and Bauan going to Binukalan Shrine where a mass is celebrated.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Alitagtag, Batangas
Telephone No. : (043) 772-0154
FEAST OF THE HOLY CROSS
Date : May 3
Venue : Sta. Cruz, Marinduque
Description
Fiesta of Sta. Cruz in honor of the Holy Cross. Religious, cultural and civic activities are lined up for the event.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Sta. Cruz, Marinduque
DE GALERA FESTIVAL
Date : May 10 - 12
Venue : Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro
Description
An annual event showcasing Puerto Galera’s rich historical heritage, culture and abundant natural resources. The highlight of the event is a fluvial parade at the sea joined by devotees of Our Lady of Fatima. The wooden boats are elaborately decorated in a tropical setting.
Contact : Municipal Tourism Office, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro
Telephone No. : ((043) 287-3051
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF BIGLANG AWA
Date : May 10
Venue : Boac, Marinduque
Description
A celebration in honor of the Patroness of Marinduque.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Boac, Marinduque
Telephone No. : (042) 332-1011
PAHIYAS SA LUCBAN (San Isidro Festival)
Date : May 8 - 16
Venue : Lucban, Quezon
Description
One of the country’s biggest, and most colorful harvest festival every May 15th, along with the harvest festivals of the towns of Tayabas, Sariaya, Gumaca and Tiaong. These are the Philippines best known harvest festivals to honor San Isidro Labrador, the patron saint of farmers. Known as the “Pahiyas”, the festival is deeply rooted in the traditional celebration of the townsfolk in thanksgiving for bounty harvest. Decorations called “Kiping”, leaf-shaped and multi-colored rice paste wafers which are used to decorate the facades of the homes along with fruits and flowers from nature. The visual and culinary feast has gained national and international recognition.
The Lucban town center is a permanent facility for merchandising crafts and delicacies including special events that showcases the lifestyle of its environs.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Lucban, Quezon
Telephone No. : (042) 540-7995 / 911-1079
AGAWAN SA SARIAYA (San Isidro Festival)
Date : May 13 - 15
Venue : Sariaya, Quezon
Description
The Agawan Festival is an age-old tradition of thanksgiving to San Isidro Labrador for a bountiful harvest, being observed in the town of Sariaya, Quezon. The houses along the procession route are artfully decorated by the residents mostly with fresh farm produce, while in recent years have given way to other more commercial commodities. Moreover, tall bamboo trees hanged with goodies lined both sides of the streets, providing a beautiful and bountiful swaying canopy. In the afternoon, the people eagerly await the passing of the patron of farmers which is the signal for everyone to grab at everything within their arm reach, with a big help from the residents who eagerly rip off the decorations and throw them to the crowd, all in the spirit of giving and sharing aptly termed as “Happy Pandemonium”.
The Sariaya Tourism Council spruced up this tradition with a host of activities spread over a few days for appropriate tourism promotion.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Sariaya, Quezon
Telephone No. : (042) 525-8450 / 651-2650
MAYOHAN SA TAYABAS (San Isidro Festival)
Date : May 8-16
Venue : Tayabas, Quezon
Description
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 produce.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Tayabas, Quezon
Telephone No. : (042) 793-3129
ARANA'T BALWARTE SA GUMACA (San Isidro Festival)
Date : May 14 to 15
Venue : Gumaca, Quezon
Description
Huge arches placed on strategic locations are lavishly decorated with the most colorful farm produce, local delicacies, horticultural products and palm fronds which are offerings of the local townsfolk to San Isidro, patron saint of farmers, for their bountiful harvest, good fortune and prosperity. The decors are mounted on frames that are playfully lowered and raised to the delight of guests, children and local townsfolk who joyfully reach out and compete with each other to share the goodies.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Gumaca, Quezon
Telephone No. : (042) 317-6550 / 317-5275 / 317-6269
FEAST OF SAN ISIDRO LABRADOR/CARABAO FESTIVAL
Date : May 15
Venue : Angono, Rizal
Description
Farmers pay tribute to their patron saint, San Isidro Labrador with a colorful and joyous procession of carabao carts carrying a myriad of local products. Prizes are awarded to the strongest and most beautifully decorated carabao. Likewise, a carabao paper mache
contest is being held and included in the parade.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Angono, Rizal
Telephone No. : (02) 651-0062 / 451-1033
TINAPAY FESTIVAL
Date : May 15
Venue : Cuenca, Batangas
Description
An annual festival conceived as thanksgiving to their patron saint, Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage for a bountiful life.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Cuenca, Batangas
Telephone No. : (043) 342-1202
PANALAMINAN FESTIVAL
Date : May 15
Venue : Roxas, Palawan
Description
Panalaminan is a Cuyunan word which means “to mirror”. The festival’s name refers to both the municipality’s history as a repository of silica sand used in producing mirrors and glassware and to its’ claim of being the reflection of Northern Palawan beauty, with Roxas as a point of the bountiful convergence of Agri-Fishery and Ecotourism.
Contact : Mr. Feridoden Tan, Roxas Municipal Tourism Officer
Telephone No. : (0908) 542-1178
CALAUAN "PINYA" FESTIVAL
Date : May 15
Venue : Calauan, Laguna
Description
An annual event which started in 1999. The festival aims to promote pineapple and other agricultural products of Calauan. It features cultural presentation and exhibit performances, mardi gras, street dancing, pineapple float parade, pineapple and native products décor contest.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Calauan, Laguna.
Telephone No. : (049) 568-0015 / 568-0011
KATANG FESTIVAL
Date : May 25
Venue : Calauag, Quezon
Description
A festival highlighting the Higanteng Alimango as their icon. The feast celebrates the abundance of mud crab in the province.
Description
A parade of floats with different motifs, the best of which is given an award; a Mardi Gras is likewise presented while people eat, drink and dance on the streets.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Lucena City
Telephone No. : (042) 373-5931 / 373-5932 / 373-5934 / 373-6190
TAPUSAN
Date : May 31
Venue : Alitagtag, Batangas
Description
Tapusan honors the Holy Cross on the last day of May. Floral offerings are laid at the foot of the cross during the afternoon ceremonies in the town church. The observance peaks on the 31st of May with a colorful procession during which the cross is mounted on a gaily decorated float, together with other floats swathed with lights, silken fabrics and freshly cut blooms to honor the various Marian images.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Alitagtag, Batangas
Telephone No. : (043) 772-0154
Events
RIZAL PROVINCE FOUNDATION DAY
Date : June 11
Venue : no definite venue
Description
A province wide celebration of Rizal’s founding anniversary. Activities are parade, street dancing, trade fair and art exhibit; search for Ms. Rizal, poster making contest, quiz bee, basketball exhibition game and ballroom dancing for senior citizens.
Contact : Provincial Tourism Office, Province of Rizal
Telephone No. : (02) 620-2440 local 4242 and 4241
INDEPENDENCE DAY
Date : June 12
Venue : Kawit, Cavite
Description
Reenactment of the historic Proclamation of the Philippine Independence is done at the mansion of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, the first President of the Philippine Republic.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Kawit, Cavite
Telephone No. : (046) 574-0045 / 484-7507
RIZAL DAY
Date : June 19
Venue : Calamba, Laguna
Description
In memory of the birthday of the Philippine National hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, the townfolks of Calamba offer flowers at the Rizal shrine. A civic parade is organized to feature the life of Dr. Rizal and culminates at the town plaza.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Calamba City
Telephone No. : (049) 545-7887
REGADA WATER FESTIVAL
Date : June 24
Venue : Cavite City
Description
In honor of Nuestra Señora de Porta Vaga, sprinklers are installed at the City’s streets so that revelers get a shower. Regada is derived from the word regar which means water. The affair showcases what is best and unique among Caviteños.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Cavite City
Telephone No. : (046) 431-0462
KANIYOG'N FESTIVAL
Date : June (no definite date)
Venue : Brooke’s Point, Palawan
Description
“Kaniyogan” or coconut plantation abound in this town and has become an important means of sustenance for its people. The festival aims to promote the diverse products derived from the “tree of life”. The celebration also features trade fairs, cultural and contemporary shows, sports activities and a beauty pageant.
Contact : Mr. Danilo Esmerio, Brooke’s Point Municipal Government
Telephone No. : (0920) 559-6871
PISTA NG KALIKASAN
Date : June 19
Venue : Provincewide, Palawan
Description
A massive tree planting activity to help alleviate global warming.
Contact : Provincial Tourism Office, Province of Palawan
Telephone No. : (048) 433-2968
PISTA Y AND KAGUEBAN
Date : 3rd Saturday of June
Venue : Magarwak, Sta. Lourdes, Puerto Princesa City
Description
A festive reforestation done by practically all people from different walks of life with activities such as performance of the environmental artists of Puerto Princesa City through songs and dances.
Contact : Special Events Division, Puerto Princesa City Government
Telephone No. : (048) 434-9310
BARAGATAN SA PALAWAN
Date : 3rd and 4th weeks of June
Venue : Provincial Capitol Grounds Puerto Princesa City
Description
A grand celebration of the founding anniversary of the civil government of Palawan. Highlights are Local Government Unit (LGU) Trade and Food Fair; and colorful parade with participation of the different municipalities and private sectors featuring the ethnic groups residing in the province.
Contact : Provincial Tourism Office, Province of Palawan
Telephone No. : (048) 433-2968
PARADA NG LECHON
Date : June 24
Venue : Balayan, Batangas
Description
A celebration that coincides with the Feast of St. John the Baptist. Lechons coming from the barangays of the town are paraded at the town plaza. After the parade, the town’s people and guests partake in the fete.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Balayan, Batangas
Telephone No. : (043) 921-7950
FEAST OF SAN ANTONIO DE PADUA
Date : June 24
Venue : Pila, Laguna
Description
The townsfolk of Pila celebrate the feast of San Antonio de Padua through a procession, merry making and festive dining in most of the beautiful ancestral homes. The San Antonio de Padua Parish Church and the town plaza are the focal points of the activities.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Pila, Laguna
Telephone No. : (049) 559-0785
SAB'UAYAN FESTIVAL / FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
Date : June 24
Venue : Pola, Oriental Mindoro
Description
Legend says that a long time ago, a fisherman saw the statue of St. John the Baptist which became Pola’s patron saint. Sab’uyan Festival takes place every June 24th in honor of St. John the Baptist whose image is taken from the church and carried on procession accompanied by a band and set on a beautifully decorated boat to the sea where it was first found. The Sab’uyan begins. People in the boat throw seawater to one another chanting “Viva San Juan Bautista”. After the procession at the sea, the image is carried around town. Dancers from various groups follow the image. The Sab’uyan continues. The splashing of water is received with good humor for the people believe that being doused brings good health, luck and happiness. The procession ends at the church plaza.
Description
The idea of the festival revolve around paying tribute to the cows. But instead of showcasing the real cows in their annual parade, the local government decided to depict the cows in their dancing because it is based from the legend where the name of Tiaong came from the mowing of the cow. A street dancing competition among the elementary and high school students is one of the highlights of the event. Students in their colorful costumes dressed like a cow brings delight to the audience.
Contact : Office of the Mayor , Tiaong, Quezon
Telephone No. : (042) 545-7001 / 652-7253
BINIRAY FESTIVAL
Date : June 29
Venue : Bulalacao,Oriental Mindoro
Description
The festival is being held to honor the town’s patron saints Peter and Paul, a way of thanksgiving for the blessings from the sea. The celebration starts in the early hours of the morning, with a flotilla of intricately decorated boats that encircles Bulalacao Bay and met by the townsfolk at it lands on the shore.
Marching continues on the streets with icons of the two saints greeted by the devotees in religious manner. A procession is done later at twilight and ends at the church ground. The traditional putong (crowning) of the patrons complete the final rituals amidst songs and dances by adults and children alike.
A street dancing is also staged during the day participated mostly by students in indigenous costumes.
Contact : Provincial Tourism Office, Province of Oriental Mindoro
Telephone No. : (043) 286-7046/ 441-0306
Events
SYENSAYA LOS BANOS SCIENCE FESTIVAL
Date : July ( no definite date yet)
Venue : Los Baños, Laguna
Description
The festival features exhibits, study tour seminars, film showing, symposium and awarding ceremony for the Los Baños Science Community.
Contact : Municipal Tourism Office, Los Baños, Laguna
Telephone No. : (049) 536-1385
MAUBANOG FESTIVAL
Date : July 11 - 15
Venue : Mauban, Quezon
Description
A seven-day cultural extravaganza that features the town’s colorful history, amiable people, tasty cuisine and its locally fermented wine which can only be found in Mauban.
Date : July 22
Venue : Brgy. Talaga, Tanauan, Batangas
Description
An annual celebration commemorating the birth anniversary of the Sublime Paralytic. Activities include flower offering.
Contact : City Tourism Office, Tanauan City, Batangas
Telephone No. : (043) 778-5639
SUBLIAN FESTIVAL
Date : July 23
Venue : Batangas City
Description
An annual celebration that highlights a ritual dance to pay homage to the Holy Cross as a thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest.
Contact : City Tourism Office, Batangas City
Telephone No. : (043) 723-4598
PAKAPYA-AGTIKE FESTIVAL
Date : July 26
Venue : Socorro, Oriental Mindoro
Description
The festival is being held annually to commemorate the town fiesta. It is a ceremonial tradition practiced by Tadyawan Mangyans as a thanksgiving ritual to praise the Almighty for bountiful harvests.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Socorro, Oriental Mindoro
Telephone No. : (043) 284-5015 / 284-5278
ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF PAYE
Date : July 31
Venue : Brgy. Balimbing, Boac, Marinduque
Description
The first officially recorded encounter between the United States troops and the Filipino Revolutionary forces in the island of Marinduque wherein the latter inspite of poor weaponry emerged victorious.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Boac, Marinduque
Telephone No. : (042) 332-1011
Events
MALIPUTO FESTIVAL
Date : August 9
Venue : San Nicolas, Batangas
Description
The festival is a showcase of local maliputo (Caramax Ignobilis) and its contribution to the growing industry of fish in the area. The people of San Nicolas enduring efforts to promote and cultivate the maliputo as a source of income to local residents is highlighted by a streetdancing parade showcasing the different concepts and themes of maliputo fish.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, San Nicolas, Batangas
Telephone No. : (043) 210-5100/ 210-5946
ARAW NG TAYABAS
Date : August 13
Venue : Tayabas, Quezon
Description
Designated as the day for commemorating heroism of Tayabasins. The event calls for unity, strengthens social bonding and encourages Tayabasins to renew its commitment to service. Araw ng Tayabas pays tribute to the historical event in August 13, 1898 when the Spaniards surrendered to the revolutionaries of Tayabas.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Tayabas, Quezon
Telephone No. : (042) 793-3129
SANTONES FESTIVAL
Date : August 12-16
Venue : Barangay Calumpang, Liliw, Laguna
Description
A five day festivity featuring the sweet santol and lanzones fruits raised in the locality.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Liliw, Laguna
Telephone No. : (049) 563-1001
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION
Date : August 15
Venue : Boac, Marinduque
Description
A celebration in honor of Our Lady of the Assumption.
Contact : Parish of Immaculate Conception Church
Telephone No. : (042) 332-1260
QUEZON DAY / ANGONO DAY
Date : August 19
Venue : Angono, Rizal
Description
The residents of Angono led by the Municipal Tourism Office, prepare a weeklong celebration characterized by trade fairs, art exhibits, symphonic band concerts and cultural presentations. Flower offering to the statue of President Manuel L. Quezon is being observed, to commemorate his birth anniversary.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Angono, Rizal
Telephone No. : (02) 651-0062 / 451-1033
TURUMBA
Date : August 23
Venue : Teresa, Rizal
Description
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. Song and dance rites are practiced during the turn of the 19th century up to this time. It is participated by children, young and old who dance with the accompaniment of the musical band. They are clad in colorful costumes with big salakot decorated with multi colored Japanese papers and dance their way from the church to the different barangays of the town. They get hold of any branches of trees and shrubs found on their way to use as their swaying instruments for the dance.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Teresa, Rizal
Telephone No. : (02) 650-5380 / 657-5739
GUILING - GUILING FESTIVAL
Date : Last Friday of August
Venue : Siniloan, Laguna
Description
It is a one day program highlighted by a street dancing around the town and participated by 20 barangays, public and private schools and non government organizations to commemorate the foundation day of Siniloan. Cookfest using galapong or rice flour as the main ingredient and Gilingan contest (grinding of rice on a gilingan bato) are the main attractions. A cultural night featuring folk songs and dances culminates this big event in the evening.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Siniloan, Laguna
Telephone No. : (049) 813-0202
Events
DAGUNDONG FESTIVAL
Date : September 7
Venue : Maragondon, Cavite
Description
Held every 7th day of September wherein a group of street dancers parade in indigenous materials. An exhibit of bamboo products is likewise done in the town plaza.
PARADA NG KAKANIN / FEAST OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DE ARANZAZU
Date : September 9
Venue : San Mateo, Rizal
Description
The Parada ng Kakanin was introduced by Monsigñor Manuel Balbago for the celebration of the foundation day of Nuestra Señora de Aranzazu. After the parade, delicacies were given to all for free.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, San Mateo, Rizal
Telephone No. : (02) 570-2072
SAYAW LAHI FESTIVAL
Date : September 10
Venue : Naujan, Oriental Mindoro
Description
A festival of entertainment featuring all native dances performed at the streets by schools and barangay communities. Other highlights are school band competition, live band concerts and awarding of outstanding Naujeños.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Naujan, Oriental Mindoro
Telephone No. : (043) 208-3177
ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF PULANG LUPA
Date : September 13
Venue : Torrijos, Marinduque
Description
It commemorates a historical event of the Filipino-American war when Filipino revolutionaries staged their first major victory against the Americans during the second-
phase of the Philippine Revolution – the Filipino-American War.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Torrijos, Marinduque
Telephone No. : (042) 753-0038
SARIAYA TOWN FIESTA
Date : September 13-14
Venue : Sariaya, Quezon
Description
The Sariaya town fiesta is an old tradition of celebration in honor of the 18th century replica of the Santo Cristo de Burgos, given to the residents of the town by King Felipe V of Spain when it was still at its third town site which is now reduced to the ruins of its stone church after the earthquake and flood of the year 1743.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Sariaya, Quezon
Telephone No. : (042) 525-8450 / 651-2650
KAPAKYANAN FESTIVAL
Date : September 18
Venue : Victoria, Oriental Mindoro
Description
Victoria is presently known as the “fruit basket” of Oriental Mindoro. Kapakyanan Festival is a fruit festival highlighting the abundance of fruit produce of the town. Kapakyanan is a Mangyan term which means kasaganaan or abundance.
Description
This festival is a toast to the hot spring bath of Los Baños coinciding with the founding anniversary of the Municipality of Los Banos, which features science discovery exhibit, beauty pageant, street dancing competition and Makiling Quest Adventure Race.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Los Baños, Laguna
Telephone No. : (049) 536-1385
BURDANG LUMBAN FESTIVAL
Date : September (no definite date)
Venue : Lumban, Laguna
Description
A festival showcasing the main industry of the town, embroidery of barong tagalog. The festivity is culminated by a street dancing competition.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Lumban, Laguna
Telephone No. : (049) 501-4252 / 501-5335
BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF GEN. MIGUEL MALVAR
Date : September 27
Venue : Capitol Site, Batangas City
Description
A commemorative celebration of the birth anniversary of the last General to surrender to the Americans.
Contact : Provincial Tourism Office, Province of Batangas
Telephone No. : (043) 723-0130
ANIHAN FESTIVAL
Date : September 27
Venue : Lobo, Batangas
Description
The Anihan Festival is a rendezvous of the people of Lobo represented by all the barangays that showcase various products being produced in their barangays. The representatives doing the street dancing are dressed in beautiful costumes. Search for best costume is also being done with equivalent prize for the winner.
Contact : Mr. Rowino Alforte, Municipal Government of Lobo, Batangas
Telephone No. : (043) 776-0214
BAKOOD FESTIVAL
Date : September 29
Venue : Bacoor, Cavite
Description
An annual celebration in honor of St. Michael the Archangel, the patron saint of Bacoor.
It is a month long festivity spiced with a generous dose of service oriented and fun filled events guaranteed to boost tourism, promote trade and industry of Bacoor, strengthen camaraderie and instill among its people a sense of pride and appreciation for their rich cultural heritage.
Contact : Mr. Gil Flores, Municipal Tourism Office, Bacoor, Cavite
Telephone No. : (046) 434-4466 local 110 / (0908) 189-8899
MARILAG FESTIVAL
Date : September 29
Venue : Santa Maria, Laguna
Description
Kalakal Festival is focus on the development of Santa Maria through agriculture. The festival is geared on the promotion of economic development through marketing assistance to agricultural sector not only from the local but also nearby agricultural municipalities and provinces.
Contact : Municipal Tourism Office, Santa Maria, Laguna
Telephone No. : (049) 501-1611
Events
KAWAYANAN FESTIVAL
Date : October 1
Venue : Gloria, Oriental Mindoro
Description
Aside from its large produce of rice and coconut, Gloria has an exclusive reputation of possessing vast tracts of land growing different varieties of bamboo. The staging of the Kawayanan festival focuses on the affluence of “kawayan” (bamboo) in the area. Similar to other festivals, it is being celebrated with street dancing performances mostly by students from different levels. Costumes are also made of bamboo materials. A trade fair is likewise a special attraction with its varied display of products made of bamboos.
Description
A merrymaking to express thanksgiving to the small producers of atsara that made the town of Calaca very popular in terms of sweetened papaya pickles known as “atsara”. The event focuses on the identity of the Calaca as a fast growing town and the ingenuity of its people in the production of atsara, a native appetizer of every household and a common gift or “pasalubong” to its visitors. The components of the festival are street dancing competition, agricultural fair, atsara Olympics, karambola, float parade competition and the search for Mr. & Ms. Calaca.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Calaca, Batangas
Telephone No. : (043) 223-5047 / (043) 223-4627 local 112
PAGODA (FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI)
Date : October 4
Venue : Cardona, Rizal
Description
The Pagoda or procession at the lake is annually held to ask the Lord Almighty for a bountiful and blessed lake through the intercession of St. Francis of Assisi. The Pagoda entourage consists of the main boat carrying the image of St. Francis accompanied by boats with musical bands and motorized bancas carrying the religious residents and visitors. While going through the territorial waters of Cardona, people throw bits and pieces of bread into the water, believing that the lake will provide a bountiful harvest and a good and safe year for all fishermen and lake travelers as well. The locals joining the procession prepares for their own banca rides. Special rides can be arranged by the Office of the Municipal Mayor.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Cardona, Rizal
Telephone No. : (02) 401-8374 / 652-1598
LA TORRE
Date : October 6
Venue : Cardona, Rizal
Description
The bells are housed in “La Torre” meaning the tower of the church belfry. Folks and children look up to “La Torre” often awed with different sizes and sounds of the bells housed therein. For years to date, their bells in “La Torre” announced cultural events. They even issue warnings in the advent of unforeseen calamities. The traditional and colorful “La Torre” will come alive with its joyful noise in concert with the music of the brass bands. It is not only a celebration of thanksgiving but it is also a celebration of hope that Cardona may continuously remain in the graces of our Lord.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Cardona, Rizal
Telephone No. : (02) 401-8374 / 652-1598
KARAKOL FESTIVAL
Date : October 12
Venue : Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro
Description
The powerful culture of devotion and faith is conveyed by Mambureños in the presentation of Karakol Festival parade during the feast of their patron saint Nuestra Senora del Pilar. This parade is a festive celebration wherein the parishioners cheerfully and joyfully carry the patron saint associated with festive music while they are dancing and praising with the belief that they will be blessed with prosperous life and good health. Participants wear colorful dresses and hats decorated with flowers. This tradition is being observed in the municipality since 1970.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro
Telephone No. : (043) 711-7950
KAALDAWAN IRAYA
Date : October 12
Venue : Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro
Description
Kaaldawan is an Iraya-Mangyan term which means “Kaarawan” or birthday. Iraya, on the other hand, refers to a particular Mangyan tribe inhabiting the northern part of the island of Mindoro, wherein Puerto Galera is located. The Kaaldawan-Iraya Festival is a cultural presentation which features Iraya dances, songs, folktales, indigenous games, ethnography and other traditions. A street dancing competition among the primary and secondary schools in the town is also held.
Contact : Municipal Tourism Office, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro
Telephone No. : (043) 287-3051
EGGStRAVAGANZA FESTIVAL
Date : Every Second Friday of October
Venue : San Jose, Batangas
Description
A highlight of the Annual World Egg Day Celebration. It is observed every second Friday of October by the municipality of San Jose, the main provider of poultry products in the province of Batangas.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, San Jose, Batangas
Telephone No. : (043) 726-2206 local 102
COFFEE FESTIVAL
Date : October 21
Venue : Lipa City, Batangas
Description
The Coffee festival was conceived to showcase the long reign of Lipa as the Coffee Granary of the Philippines.
Contact : City Tourism Office, Lipa City, Batangas
Telephone No. : (043) 784-2537
TINAPA FESTIVAL
Date : October 22
Venue : Rosario, Cavite
Description
The festival is celebrated to promote and perpetuate the image of Rosario as the place where smoked fish called “Tinapang Salinas” originates.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Rosario, Cavite
Telephone No. : (046) 438-2690 / 438-1800
TAMARAW FESTIVAL
Date : The whole month of October
Venue : Province wide, Occidental Mindoro
Description
The event portrays the need to conserve the Tamaraw and endangered species found only in the island of Mindoro. This event showcases biocamp, info-caravan, cultural presentation, exhibits and beauty pageant.
Contact : Provincial Tourism Office, Province of Occidental Mindoro
Telephone No. : (043) 711-1861
APO IRAYA FESTIVAL
Date : October 23
Venue : Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro
Description
The event demonstrates the traditions and other ways of life of the Iraya Mangyans. It conveys a story of worship and belief in a supernatural being, the Apo Iraya. Apo Iraya guides the Iraya Mangyans in their day to day activities such as birth, marriage, sickness, death, farming and fishing.
Contact : Mr. Emerito Cristalino, Abra de Ilog Municipal Tourism Officer
Telephone No. : (0918) 461-6422
Date : November 14
Venue : Main Avenue, Calapan City
Description
Pandang-Gitab was coined from Pandanggo (Fandango) and Dagital which is synonymous to “light”, adapting basic steps of Pandanggo sa Ilaw (Dance of Lights) which was told to have originated in Lubang, Mindoro Island.
The style of Pandang-Gitab is the traditional “sway-and-balance”, with graceful shallow gyrating of hips and torso, complemented with a side-to-side gentle swing of hands, careful not to drop the candle-on-glass on both palms and on the head of the dancer. Props and other materials are being utilized for added attraction and modifications are allowed but must not affect the fundamental pattern of the dance (pandanggo) itself. The Pandang-Gitab Oriental Mindoro was launched as a street dancing competition and became a much applauded attraction as it was danced in Calapan City’s main avenue.
Contact : Provincial Tourism Office, Province of Oriental Mindoro
Telephone No. : (043) 286-7046 / 441-0306
ITIK FESTIVAL
Date : November 15
Venue : Victoria, Laguna
Description
A week-long celebration coincided with the foundation day of the Municipality which falls always on every 15th day of November of every year and highlighted by duck floats, duck recipes, series of games of duck activities and duck sayawan (street dancing) wherein the costumes/attire are hasped on the duck materials.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Victoria, Laguna
Telephone No. : (049) 559-0314
FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY OF OCCIDENTAL MINDORO
Date : November 15
Venue : Provincial Capitol, Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro
Description
It is an annual celebration and the major activities are exhibition of the provinces’ agricultural, coastal and marine products, street dancing and sports competition, parade of beauties and giving of awards and recognition to achievers or outstanding performers of the Province.
Contact : Provincial Tourism Office, Province of Occidental Mindoro
Telephone No. : (043) 711-1861
FEAST OF SAN CLEMENTE / HIGANTES FESTIVAL
Date : November 22 and 23
Venue : Angono, Rizal
Description
Angono’s joyous fiesta in honor of San Clemente whose image, resplendent in papal investment, is borne by male devotees during a procession accompanied by parehadoras devotees dressed in colorful local costumes, wooden shoes and carrying boat paddles and higantes, giant paper mache effigies. The street event culminates in fluvial procession at the Laguna de Bay amidst revelry that continues until the image is brought back to its sanctuary.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Angono , Rizal
Telephone No. : (02) 651-0062 / 451-1033
Events
KALUSKOS BAMBOO ARCH FESTIVAL
Date : The whole month of December
Venue : Cardona, Rizal
Description
Kaluskos Bamboo Arch is a very significant folk art produced by Cardona’s local artisans. This kind of folk art is traditionally used in different celebrations which include the town fiesta, yuletide season, weddings, anniversaries and birthdays among other significant events in the locality. The arch is made of bamboo, decorated and crafted by hand. Preparation of the materials for the arch produces squeaky sounds like the kissing of the snakes, cockling of chickens and marching horses, thus its name “Kaluskos”. As part of Cardona’s culture and preservation of artistry, the town’s local executive passed a resolution creating the Kaluskos Bamboo Arch Festival.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Cardona, Rizal
Telephone No. : (02) 401-8374 / 652-1598
KABAKAHAN FESTIVAL
Date : December 1
Venue : Padre Garcia, Batangas
Description
A gathering of Garcianos to promote tourism through Livestock Auction Market, which is said be the largest in Asia. The festival includes Rodeo ala Garciano such as “cattle down large cattle”, karambola, rope slicing and bull whipping; carrera de paso, airgun shooting competition, powerful voices and greatness singing contest, street dancing and court dancing competition and animal decoration.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Padre Garcia, Batangas
Telephone No. : (043) 515-9207
FIESTA DE LOS TOROS
Date : December 3
Venue : Nasugbu, Batangas
Description
The first Fiesta de los Toros, highlighting bull runs was conceptualized to pay tribute to its patron, St. Francis Xavier, a native of Navarre, Spain. Among its activities are the Parada de los Torros which features cows and carromatas in a colorful parade, each with distinct theme representing Filipino creativity; Blessing of the Cows, through the intercession of St. Francis Xavier the community prays that the male and female cows will be blessed by God and that good quality Batangas beef may be produced in the future; the Bailar ala Toro, a dance competition participated by various schools in Nasugbu; the Suwagan ng Toros, where paper mache cows ran after spectators of the parade and the Fireworks Display, which is the festival’s last official act.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Nasugbu, Batangas
Telephone No. : (043) 416-0566
YUGYUGAN FESTIVAL
Date : December 3-12
Venue : Pagsanjan, Laguna
Description
The festival features the history and culture of Pagsanjan through music and dance performed by students in Pagsanjan in street dancing seven nightly programs.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Pagsanjan, Laguna
Telephone No. : (049) 821-7950 / 808-4057
PAG-ALAD FESTIVAL
Date : December 5-8
Venue : San Fernando, Romblon
Description
Commemoration of the transfer of the town of Azagra (Punta Kawit) to Sitio Pag-alad because of the scarcity of water. It also celebrates a thanksgiving in honor of Our Lady of Immaculate Concepcion.
Contact : Rev. Fr. Ting Royo, Parish Priest of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
San Fernando, Romblon
Telephone No. : (0906) 522-2325
FEAST OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION/BURUNYUGAN
Date : December 8
Venue : Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
Description
A grand celebration of the city’s patroness highlighted by a fluvial parade or Caracol along Puerto Princesa Bay. Burunyugan and nightly cultural presentations of the different barangay and civic organizations of Puerto Princesa City are being held.
Contact : City Tourism Office, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
Telephone No. : (048) 433-2983/ 433-4211
PUERTO GALERA FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY / FEAST OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Date : December 8
Venue : Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro
Description :
A town fiesta of Puerto Galera which is culminated by an Agro trade fair.
Contact : Municipal Tourism Office, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro
Telephone No. : (043) 287-3051
ADYAWAN FESTIVAL
Date : December 8
Venue : San Teodoro, Oriental Mindoro
Description
This festival is celebrated coinciding with the Feast of Immaculate Conception. The activity displays the many uses of coconut – from its leaves, trunks, down to its root. Adyawan is one variety of this “tree of life” that is common among the Iraya-Mangyans of San Teodoro.
The festival further highlights the culture and tradition of this indigenous group.
Description
A two-day celebration of Taal town fiesta. Taal residents convene themselves at the riverbank where several bancas are anchored. The image of Our Lady of Caysasay is carried by the devotees in a fluvial procession at the Pansipit River and through the streets of Taal and finally brought to Basilica of Taal. On the next day, the image of Our Lady of Caysasay along with St. Martin de Tour, the patron saint of Basilica joins the evening long procession. During the procession, chosen girls dressed in white, stop at the street corner and hail the Virgin by reciting Luwa or praises to the Virgin Mary until it reaches again the Basilica.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Taal, Batangas
Telephone No. : (043) 421-1060
“PASKUHAN SA SARIAYA” or BELEN FESTIVAL
Date : December 15-23
Venue : Sariaya, Quezon
Description
The festival’s primary feature is the Belen-making contest participated by the residents to showcase their inherent creativity and resourcefulness in crafting life size Nativity scenes from local indigenous materials found within the geographical boundaries of Sariaya, from the foot of Mount Banahaw in the north, to the shores of Tayabas Bay in the south. A giant Belen serves as the centerpiece of the celebration.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Sariaya, Quezon
Telephone No. : (042) 525-8450 / 651-2650
ARAW NG MONTALBAN/PAMITINAN FESTIVAL
Date : December 21
Venue : Rogriguez, Rizal
Description
The founding anniversary of the town formerly called Montalban. The highlight of the celebration is the Pamitinan Festival culled after the famous Pamitinan Cave or Cave of Bernardo Carpio, which aims to preserve its contribution to the historic quest for independence by the 8 Katipuneros led by Gat Andres Bonifacio. Likewise a street dancing competition is held to depict the multi-faceted culture of the Montalbeños.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Rodriguez, Rizal
Telephone No. : (02) 948-3344 /941-8039
MAYTINIS FESTIVAL
Date : December 24
Venue : Kawit, Cavite
Description
A Christmas tableau of biblical events and reenactment of the search for a room by Virgin Mary and St. Joseph are highlighted by a grand parade. The town of Kawit comes to life with the festivities that trace the various events in the Old Testament and culminates in the radiant celebration of the Nativity of Christ in the parish church at midnight mass on December 24.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Kawit, Cavite
Telephone No. : (046) 574-0045 / 484-7507