TIKAB-TIKAB FESTIVAL 3rd week of March Barangay Asluman, Gigante Norte Municipality of Carles Barangay Asluman, Gigante Norte, Carles showcases its sea bounties through the annual Tikab-Tikab Festival. The area is a fitting to host an island festival showcasing some of its island favourite, their signature scallops and Wasay-wasay shellfoods importance […]

PAGHILIUSA FESTIVAL Municipality of Barotac Nuevo Every 3rd week of December It is a significant Christmas celebration for the people of Barotac Nuevo. Participated by Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, the Business Sector, 29 Barangays, Youths, and the Parent Teachers Associations with the objectives of creating ripples of love and joy […]

PANAGAT FESTIVAL Municipality of Estancia Last week of April Fishing has become an important of Estancia’s part tourist industry. This coastal municipality is considering further development of its marine fishing tourism to increase local economic benefits, but they also want to limit negative effects on the local ecosystem and for […]

TAMASAK FESTIVAL Municipality of Barotac Nuevo 3rd week of February Widely accepted as the country’s football capital, Barotac Nuevo celebrates and showcases the abilities and diversity of their sports-loving community through Tamasak Festival. It is a diverse, action packed celebration with sports, music, food and fun. It showcases the abilities […]

KAING FESTIVAL Municipality of Leon 3rd week of November The kaing is a basket made from woven bamboo strips and weaving kaing has been a mainstay in the life of the people of Leon. It was said that when the old poblacion in Sitio Camando was burned in 1865, the […]

INDIGENOUS PEOPLE’S DAY Municipality of Calinog Every last week of October The municipality of Calinog highlights its indigenous culture the annual through celebration of lndigenous People’s Day. The Panay Bukidnon is comprised of the groups coming from the municipalities of Calinog and Lambunao in lloilo, and Jamindan and Tapaz in […]

PAGDAUG – SALUDAN FESTIVAL 2nd week of March Municipality of Tigbauan Highlighting the celebration is a dance-drama competition in memory of all Tigbauanons in war and conflicts and those who sacrificed their lives in defence of their beloved town. It was on 18 March 1945 when the 40th Infantry Division, […]

MASSKARA SA SULAY-BASYA FESTIVAL Municipality of Sara Every 3rd week of June Both coined from Hiligaynon words, “Sulay” or “to get wet” and “Basya” or “to douse with water,”‘ the festival features performing groups in masks, the order of the day at the tribal dance competition. Performers wear bright and […]

PATUBAS FESTIVAL Municipality of Barotac Viejo Every 3rd week of December Patubas is a municipal-wide festival celebrating the food heritage and culture of Barotac Viejo. It is a festival of feasting and merriment celebrating the abundance of blessings the people in the community enjoy. It is also a celebration to […]