BIRAY PARAW FESTIVAL Municipality of Leganes Every 3rd week of June The coastal town of Leganes takes pride of its paraws. The annual celebration of Biray Paraw calls attention to the towns’ active involvement in the tourism promotional programs of lloilo. The activity is seen as an important vehicle in […]
PANGISDA FESTIVAL Municipality of Carles Every 2nd week of October A Hiligaynon term for fishing, Pangisda pays tribute to the fishermen who braved strong waves, endured the heat and cold winds just to provide food for the family and the community as well. It started initially with street dancing depicting […]
PAILAW SA PLAZA Municipality of Alimodian Whole month of December Alimodians festive season officially gets underway the whole month of December with another cracker of a Christmas lights switch-on event. The countdown to Christmas opens on the first day of December launched in full merriment with evenings of festive fun […]
LECHON FESTIVAL Municipality of Balasan Every 3rd week of July The municipality of Balasan annually celebrates its Lechon Festival as an opening salvo for its Religious and Municipal Fiesta. The festival is considered to be one of the provinces’ ultimate fiesta experience and that visitors should not miss. Balasanons want […]
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 […]