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Festivals
3rd week of October || Bacolod, Negros Occidental
The word Masskara is coined from two words, "mass" meaning "many or a multitude of the people", and the Spanish word cara meaning "face". The highlight is a parade with street dancers wearing beautifully designed smiling masks and colorful costumes... read more
September to January || Philippines
Filipinos celebrate the longest Christmas season in the world. As soon as it is “Ber” ( as in SeptemBER”), festive Christmas carols begin to play on the radio, and Christmas decorations begin to appear. Christmas trees begin appear a bit later, around the second or third week of November ( just before the US Thanksgiving holidays ) .. read more
March to July 31 || Tagbilaran City, Bohol
The Sandugo Festival is an annual celebration in the province of Bohol. It commemorates the blood compact between Datu Sikatuna, a local chieftain and Captain Miguel read more.
June 29 || Tacloban City, Leyte
The Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival is a merry-making event in Tacloban City, Leyte. It starts on June 29, the feast day of Senor Santo Nino, and lasts for a whole month. read more
third Sunday of June || Worlwide
Father’s Day is a day of celebration of Dad. It is a day to not only honor your father, but all men who have acted as a father figure in your life - whether as Uncles, Grandfathers, or “Big Brothers.” read more
June 12 || Philippines
On June 12, 1898, Emilio Aguinaldo, in the presence of a huge crowd, proclaimed the independence of the Philippines at Cavite el Viejo (Kawit). For the first time, the Philippine National Flag, made in Hongkong by Mrs. Marcela Agoncillo, assisted by Lorenza Agoncillo and Delfina Herboza, was officially hoisted and the Philippine National March played in public. read more
2nd week of January || Kalibo, Aklan, Panay Island
Celebrated in honor of the Christ Child, the Santo Niño. Celebrants paint their faces in many different ways and are dressed in the most outstanding costumes.... read more
February || Baguio
Panagbenga also known as the Baguio Flower Festival, is an annual month long festival held in Baguio,the summer capital of the Philippines. read more
February 1 to 14 || Tanjay City, Negros Oriental
A festival of romance to celebrate Valentines. It showcases a nightly Harana, Baile ng Bayan, Mass Weddings/Renewal of Vows and the Search for Miss Valentine.
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March 31 - April 4 || Pagsanjan, Laguna
Making the most of Pagsanjan, Laguna's foremost attraction, Pagsanjan Falls and its human resource, its boatmen, the Bangkero Festival was launched in May, 1999 as a showcase for the bravery of its boatmen (bangkeros). read more
» Flores de Mayo and Santacruzan
month of May || Nationwide
Flores de Mayo (Flowers of May), a month-long religious celebration in May is a big event for many towns. Traditionally, it is a way to give thanks to God and to the Virgin Mary for the rains that begin to bless the land and cause the flowers to bloom.
1st week of May || Vigan, Ilocos Sur
Celebrated in honor of the Christ Child, the Santo Niño. Celebrants paint their faces in many different ways and are dressed in the most outstanding costumes.... read more
November 23 || Angono, Rizal
Higantes are giant paper mache images or puppets measuring ten to twelve feet in height. These are the highlights of the procession in Angono's festival in honor of San Clemente (patron saint of fishermen).
November 27 to December 2 || Dagupan City
Panangedayew is a Pangasinan word which means to uplift. It is celebrated with activities that includes garden show, trade fair featuring "bangus bagoong", peanut brittle, quilted products, housewares, and locally made Christmas decors.
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