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 […]
People and Culture
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 […]
PASIDUNGOG KAY SENOR SAN MIGUEL FESTIVAL Municipality of San Miguel 3rd week of December The annual tradition of celebrating Pasidungog Kay Senor San Miguel Festival is for their town’s patron saint that was said to have come through and save the locals from the area from absolute death when they […]
TIGKARALAG FESTIVAL Municipality of Pavia Every 30th of October For the town the Pavia, the celebration of Halloween comes with lots of mystery and ghostly attractions. An excellent choice of festivity, the Tigkaralag Festival locally known as Pangagaluwa or Soul-ing showcases the creativity and talents of the different participating groups […]
HAW-AS FESTIVAL Municipality of Dumangas Last week of October The agri-fisheries town of Dumangas celebrates the bounty of its harvest both sea and land through annual Haw-as Festival. Fishpond harvest is one of the most important economic activities in the lives of Dumangasanons. Its people take pride of their bangus […]
ANIHAN FESTIVAL Municipality of Duenas 2nd week of September September is the start of harvest of many agricultural crops and the last day of the month is the feast of St. Jerome, the town’s patron Saint. Anihan is Duenas’ expression of thanksgiving for the bountiful production of its agricultural crops. […]
PAGDIHON FESTIVAL Municipality of Dingle Last week of October Pagdihon Festival offers visitors a glimpse into the heart and soul of Dingleanons. The celebration is highlighted by the much-anticipated tribal dance-drama competition. Here, all the competing tribes show off their dancing and theatrical skills to grab the championship crown. The […]
PANDAYAN FESTIVAL Municipality of Badiangan Every 3rd week of June The annual celebration of Pandayan Festival is to honour the town’s backyard traditions that had been the main sources of livelihood of its people. It is highlighted with the tribal performance of contesting clustered barangays showing informative presentations focusing on […]
BANAAG FESTIVAL Municipality of Anilao Last week of October Banaag Festival is a celebration of the town’s local culture that features performances, inspiring and incredible lights showdown. A tradition that started with fire years ago, Banaag is Anilao’s most importan festivity. There is no religious significance attached to it. It […]