CRY OF JELICUON FESTIVAL Municipality of New Lucena Every 25th of October The celebration of the Cry of Jelicuon showcases the rich history of their town through the re-enactment of the Cry of Revolution that happened more than a century ago. It was in 1898, a painful and momentous year […]

BINANOG FESTIVAL 2nd week of December Municipality of Lambunao Living in small disconnected settlements, the Panay Bukidnons or Sulodnons of Lambunao have retained their own culture and unique forms of dance and music which they have preserved through the ages. Their most highly developed art – the Binanog dance, celebrates […]

BANTAYAN FESTIVAL Last week of March Municipality of Guimbal Bantayan Festival annually celebrates its rich history through a dance-drama presentation-competition using impressive prop, traditional dress, music and dancing with a blanket of dramatic expressions. Performances are always a spectacle. It is a happy celebration but most performers get to be […]

TAMPISAW FESTIVAL Last week of April Municipality of Concepcion Tampisaw, a Hiligaynon term “to frolic” or “playfully wade in the water” also known as Concepcion’s Festival, is a festivity that coincides with the annual Earth Day Celebration-celebrated in almost 192 countries across the globe, the event is to increase awareness […]

HIRINUGYAW-SUGUIDANONAY FESTIVAL Last week of January Municipality of Calinog The annual festival with strong cultural ties is highlighted by a dance-drama competition of two parts. It opens with a Suguidanon, the art of telling stories through chant, a tradition still being practiced by the Sulodnons or the Panay Bukidnon tribe […]

TINUOM FESTIVAL Municipality of Cabatuan Every last week of August Tinuom Festival is Cabatuan’s way of showcasing its culture, and it will give people a chance to see how Tinuom, its One Town One Product is done. The tribal dance competition highlights how this local dish. The chicken dance through […]

KASAG FESTIVAL Municipality of Banate Every 2nd week of December The of town Banate will celebrate the bounty of its seas and tourism through Kasag Festival. Highlighted by the tribal dance competition, it showcases crabbing is part of its presentation. Crabbing is a major part of Banate’s heritage and crab […]

SANDIYA FESTIVAL Municipality of Oton Every 1st week of December Celebrated annually, the local government unit of Oton, the Oton Watermelon Grower’s Association (OWGA), and East-West Seed Company Incorporated organize this festivity with one goal, and that is to increase consumer demand for fresh watermelon promotion, research, and education through […]

PASKWA HALAD SA BANWA Municipality of Mina Every 3rd week of December Mina’s flamboyant display of the Christmas Spirit by the lights, lanterns, and ‘belens’ in almost every barangay and home. Christmas in the Park is an annual holiday tradition that takes place in the heart of Mina at the […]