TUBONG-TUBONG FESTIVAL
Municipality of Tubungan
Every 1st of May
Tubong-Tubong is Festival in Tubungan, lloilo celebrated every 1st of May and is highlighted by the tribal dance competition showcasing the excerpts how Tubungan got its name and exposes the different rituals still being practiced by the Babaylans (ancient priestess or shamans) in the area.
In this mountainous municipality, the religious sector has a fairly comfortable accommodation with animistic practices. Tubungan has a long history of the Panait ritual as recorded in the book Historicas Paginas on the account of Jose Paramos.
For more information, please contact Marlyn Tagudar – Municipal Tourism Officer at (033) 3960754 or email at marlin_ tagudar@yahoo.com.
Read also: The Ultimate List of Festivals in Iloilo Province
Sources:
ILOILO PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT TOURISM OFFICE
2/F, Casa Real Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City
Telefax No: (+63 33) 3384910
Email: ochat@iloilo.gov.ph or iloiloprovincialtourism@gmail.com
Blog: mybeautifulILOILO
Website: www.iloilo.gov.ph/tourism
DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM REGION VI
Capitol Grounds, Bonifacio Drive, lloilo City
Tel. Nos: (0063) (033) 3375411/5093550
Telefax: (0063) (033) 3350245
Email: deptour6@mozcom.com
Websites: http://www.westernvisayastourism.com.ph or http://www.visitmyphilippines.com
