Festives
Name : Bangus Festival
Location: Dagupan
City: Dagupan City
Regions : Region I Ilocos
4 Jul 2011 - 31 Jul 2012
The Dagupan Bangus Festival is a yearly event in Pangasina first initiated by Mayor Benjamin Lim in 2002. The festival aims at promoting the city's local bangus (milkfish) industry. In 2003, the Guinness Book of World Records recognized the "Kalutan ed Dagupan" as the Longest Barbecue of the World.
Name : Apung Iru Fluvial Parade
Location: Apalit
City: Apalit
Regions : Region III Central Luzon
5 Jul 2011 - 17 Jul 2012
Apung Iru Fluvial Parade Date June 28 - 30 Venue Apalit, Pampanga Description The Apung Iru Fluvial Parade in Apalit, Pampanga begins on June 28 when the ivory image of St. Peter, sitting on a papal throne, is transferred by boat from its permanent shrine in Brgy. Capalangan to Brgy. Sulipan, and culminates on June 30 when the image is returned. Thousands of devotees line both sides of the river shouting, waving leaves and flowers, and splashing in frenzy as the layered pagoda bearing the statue passes by accompanied by hundreds of boats. The floating pagoda, which bears the brass band and about 70 people dancing the traditional Kuraldal, is pulled along the river by swimmers who call themselves the Knights of St. Peter. During the fluvial procession, thousands of revelers on the riverbanks perform the annual shower of packed food containing boiled eggs, rice, and canned sardines meant for the swimmers. The annual event never fails to attract thousands of local and foreign tourists.
Name : Araquio Festival
Location: Penaranda
City: Nueva Ecija
Regions : Region III Central Luzon
7 Jul 2011 - 4 Jul 2012
Araquio of Penaranda Date Last Sunday of May Venue Penaranda, Nueva Ecija Description Held every 2nd Sunday of May, in Penaranda, Nueva Ecija, the Araquio Festival is a traditional procession and dramatization of the finding of the Holy Cross by St. Helena and her son, the Emperor Constantine, where Jesus Christ was crucified. Similarly, the komedya or moro-moro carries on in some villages such as Poblacion (2nd Sunday of May), Las Pinas (May 11 - 12), Sto. Tomas (1st Sunday of May), San Jose (3rd Sunday of May) and Pinasahan (May 21-122). Dating back from the Spanish colonial period, the festival features vivacious beats of brass bands, spirited choreography and moving voices embraced with a daunting literary piece. Written in ancient Tagalog, the script tells about the feud of the Muslims and Christians that started over territories. It shows how Christians used the power of the cross symbolizing their faith in defeating the Muslims, who later retaliated by way of stealing the cross from them. Many battles preceded the retrieval of the cross, which in the end led to the Christening of the Muslims.
Name : PAHIYAS SA LUCBAN (San Isidro Festival)
Location: Lucban, Quezon
City: Nueva Ecija
Regions : Region IV Southern Tagalog
May 8 - 16
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.