List of festivals in the Philippines explained

The origin of most early festivals, locally known as "fiestas", are rooted in Christianity, dating back to the Spanish colonial period when the many communities (such as barrios and towns) of the predominantly Catholic Philippines almost always had a patron saint assigned to each of them. Originally encouraged by the Spanish to coincide with Christian holy days, early patronal festivals became vital instruments in spreading Christianity throughout the country.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

Festivals in the Philippines can be religious, cultural, or both. Several of these are held to honor the local Roman Catholic patron saint, to commemorate local history and culture, to promote the community's products, or to celebrate a bountiful harvest. They can be marked by Holy Masses, processions, parades, theatrical play and reenactments, religious or cultural rituals, trade fairs, exhibits, concerts, pageants and various games and contests. However, festivals in the country are not limited to Christian origins. Many festivals also focus on Islamic or indigenous concepts. There are more than 42,000 known major and minor festivals in the Philippines, the majority of which are in the barangay (village) level. Due to the thousands of town, city, provincial, national, and village fiestas in the country, the Philippines has traditionally been known as the Capital of the World's Festivities. The majority of festivals in the Philippines may have their own peryas (trade fairs with temporary amusement parks).

Some festivals, such as Holy Week and Christmas, are declared as public holidays, and thus, are observed and celebrated nationwide.__TOC__

List

The partial calendar list contains several of the oldest and larger religious and/or cultural festivals in the country. Each town, city, and village has a dedicated fiesta, resulting in thousands held throughout the year; a few are national in character. Some fiestas may contain multiple/conflicting dates and/or place entries.

January

Name	Date	Location	Notes
Binalbal Festival	15^[5]	Misamis Occidental
Baggak Festival		Bauang, La Union	Celebrates the municipality's founding anniversary^[6]
Kuraldal Festival	6^[7]	Sasmuan, Pampanga	Honours the town's patroness, Saint Lucy
Hinagdanan Festival	5-9	Bingag Dauis Bohol	Celebrates the rich history of the cave and the barangay founding anniversary every 9th Day of January
Hinugyaw Festival	5-10	Koronadal City	Celebrates the city's founding anniversary
Lingayen Gulf Landing Anniversary	9	Lingayen, Pangasinan	Commemorates the landing of General Douglas MacArthur and the Allied Forces in Luzon in 1945.
Feast of the Black Nazarene	9	Quiapo, Manila	Commemorates the translation of the image of the Black Nazarene to Quiapo Church in 1789.
Coconut Festival	1st to 2nd week	San Pablo City, Laguna^[8]	Festival lasts a week
Minasa Festival^[9]	2nd week	Bustos, Bulacan
Batingaw Festival^[10]	13	Cabuyao
Halad Festival^[11]	3rd Sunday	Midsayap, Cotabato	Honours the Santo Niño
Feast of the Santo Niño	3rd Sunday	National	Liturgical feast of the Santo Niño de Cebú according to the Philippine National Liturgical Calendar.
Sinulog Festival	3rd Sunday	Cebu, Cebu City(variants in Kabankalan City, Maasin City, Balingasag Misamis Oriental, Cagayan de Oro, Butuan, and Southern Leyte throughout the year)	Honours the Santo Niño de Cebú
Silmugi Festival	20^[12]	Borbon, Cebu	Honours the town's patron, Saint Sebastian.^[13]
Bayluhay Festival	3rd week	San Joaquin, Iloilo	Commemorates the landing of the ten Bornean datus and the historic barter of Panay Island^[14]
Bambanti Festival	Third week of January	Isabela Province	Highlights the scarecrow (Iloko: bambanti and celebrates the farmers' abundant harvest^[15]
Ati-Atihan Festival	15-21	Kalibo, Aklan	Honours the Santo Niño,^[16] and the legendary meeting of the island’a aboriginal peoples with settlers from Borneo
Batan Ati-Ati Malakara Festival	3rd weekend	Batan, Aklan
Sikhayan Festival	18	Santa Rosa City, Laguna	Honors the resilience and perseverance of the people of Santa Rosa^[17]
Dugoy Festival	18	Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro	Celebrates unity in nature conservation in Sablayan^[18]
Feast of San Sebastian Martir	20	Lumban, Laguna	Honours the town's patron, Saint Sebastian
Longganisa Festival^[19]	22	Vigan City	Celebrates Vigan's accession to cityhood in 2001
Bulak Festival	22	San Ildefonso, Bulacan	Bulak Festival is San Ildefonso's official town festival. Primarily, the festival is celebrated in honor of the town's patron, San Ildefonso but it also gives honor to the "kapok" plant, also known as "bulak" which played a very important part in the town's history. BULAK is actually San Ildefonso's old name when it was still just a barrio under the neighboring town of San Rafael.
Feast of San Ildefonso de Toledo	22–24	Tanay, Rizal	Honours the patron of Barangay San Ildefonso, Saint Ildefonsus.
Halamanan Festival	23	Guiguinto, Bulacan	Celebrated as a token of gratitude of town residents to Guiguinto's patron saint St. Ildephonsus (San Ildefonso),^[20] and showcases the town's garden and landscape industry.^[21]
Pabirik Festival^[22]	January 23 to February 2	Paracale, Camarines Norte	Celebrates the province's gold mining industry
Kasadyahan Festival	4th Saturday	Iloilo City Proper	Showcases the best festivals of the different provinces and towns across the Western Visayas. The date may change soon as it has been separated from the Dinagyang Festival since 2020^[23]
Dinagyang Festival	4th Sunday	Iloilo City	Honours the Santo Niño and the pact between the island's aboriginal peoples and migrant Bornean Datus
Ibajay Ati-Ati Municipal and Devotional Fiesta^[24]	4th Sunday	Ibajay, Aklan	Honours the Santo Niño
Kannawidan 'Ylocos' Festival^[25]	January 27 to February 12	Ilocos Sur
Dinagsa Ati-Atihan Festival^[26]	Last week	Cadiz
Hirinugyaw-Suguidanonay Festival^[27]	Last week	Calinog, Iloilo
Santo Niño de Malolos Festival	Last Sunday	Malolos City	Honours the Santo Niño de Malolos
Candle Festival^[28]	January 31 to February 2	Candelaria, Quezon	Liturgical Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary or Candlemas according to the General Roman Calendar

February

Name !Date	Location !Notes
Bambanti Festival^[29]	February	Isabela province	Scarecrows and harvest festival
World War II Anniversary^[30]		World War II sites
Kaamulan Festival^[31]	(2nd week) to		gathering of Bukidnon's ethnic tribes
Hamaka Festival^[32]	(2nd week)
	(2nd week)
Pistang Bayan alay kay Sta. Marta^[33]	February (2nd Sunday)	Pateros, Metro Manila	In honor of town's patroness Santa Marta de Pateros, featuring Pandangguhan Festival (local folk dance competition), "Pagoda" or fluvial parade, and "Cedera" or street selling/night market.
Paraw Regatta Festival^[34] ^[35]	(3rd Sunday), (21–22)		Features racing events between paraws, or Visayan double-outrigger sailboats, from Villa Beach in Arevalo, Iloilo City across Iloilo Strait to the coast of Guimaras
	(4th week), (20–27)
	(early Feb.)		annual tournament of balloonist
Chinese New Year^[36]	(early Feb.)	nationwide
	(month long)
	(whole month)	nationwide
	to		Honours Our Lady of the Candles
Pedrista Festival (Feast of San Pedro Bautista)	First Sunday / Week of February	Quezon City	Honours San Pedro Bautista (a Franciscan Martyr) who lived in Quezon City and Founded San Francisco del Monte (Frisco); San Pedro Bautista is one of the Patron Saints of Quezon City
	to
	to	nationwide
	to
	to
	to
	to, or 7–10		Honours the city's patron, Saint William of Maleval
			Simara Island
		Jaro, Iloilo City^[37]	In honour of patroness of Jaro and the whole Western Visayas, Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria de Jaro (Our Lady of the Candles)
	to		10-day series of cultural events
	February (day before Ash Wednesday)
	to
	to
	to
	to, or 9–15		7-day event showcasing artistry and craftsmanship
	to
		Iriga City (Bicol)	harvest festival, Our Lady of Lourdes
	to
	to
	to
	to, (3rd week)
	, or 11–14		celebrates the Kalinga culture
Sorteo Grand Festival^[38] ^[39]	to (every three years)
	to
Laguimanok Festival^[40] ^[41]
			highlights the culture of the first settlers of Bago before the Spanish colonization
	to
	to, (2nd week)		(in Honor of St.Peter.)
	to
	to	Caraga (regionwide)
	to
	to
Mahaguyog Festival^[42] ^[43]	to		celebrates the abundance of mais, halaman, gulay and niyog, and highlights General Miguel Malvar
	or 17 – 26		foundation day of Zamboanga Sibugay province
	to
	(4th week)		flower festival
	to
	, (last Sunday)		native duck (itik)
		Negros Occidental (provincewide)
	to

March

Name	Date	Location	Notes (commemoration/main attraction(s)
Balayong Festival	Beginning of March	Palawan
	(1st week), (1–7)		week-long celebration of seven-day feast in honor of St. Thomas Aquinas
Island Garden City of Samal Festival^[44]	(1st week), (1–7)		week-long celebration of Samal's founding anniversary
	(2nd week)
	(Holy Week)
	(no definite date)
	(no definite date)
	to (movable)
Turumba Festival^[45]	or to		seven-day feast in honor of Our Lady of Sorrows
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
Parade of Festivals^[46]
	to
	to
Pacto de Sangre (Blood Compact of New Washington, Aklan)
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
Abrenian Kawayan Festival (Abra Foundation Day)^[47]	to		formerly known as Arya! Abra Festival; celebrates the founding of Abra province
	(culmination)		eight-day multi-themed annual festival
	to
	to
	to
Eid al-Fitr^[48]	, or	Region XII (regionwide)
	to		celebration of Davao's Foundation Day as a chartered city
	to
	to, or to		history of Passi City
	to
	to
	to, (Holy Week)
			discovery of the Philippines by Ferdinand Magellan
		Canlaon, Negros Oriental
	to
	to
	to
	to
Strawberry Festival^[49] ^[50]	(month-long)		strawberries and strawberry products
			Formerly known as Jones
	to
	to
Mango Festival^[51] ^[52]	to		mangoes and its by-products
			Shell craft art
	to
			Tablas Island
	to
	to
	to
	to, (Holy Week)		reunion of the Risen Christ with the Virgin Mary
	to
Tobacco Festival^[53]	to		tobacco
Balut sa Puti Festival^[54]	Mar 29	Pateros, Metro Manila	Full moon hatching of duck eggs, co-celebrated with Araw ng Pateros (Pateros Foundation Day). Movable celebration if fall in any days of Holy Week.
	to
	to	nationwide
	to
			Tablas Island
	to
	to
			commemoration of the first Christian mass
	to	nationwide	week-long event honoring Jesus Christ's death on the Cross
	(Holy Week)		believed to be the origin of Marinduque's Moriones Festival
Kariton Festival^[55]			carabao-pulled carts, thanksgiving and harvest festival
	(Holy Week), (Easter Sunday), or to		part of Holy Week; commemorates Saint Longinus
Pagtaltal sa Guimaras (Ang Pagtaltal)^[56]	(Good Friday), or to		procession of flagellants and devotees in biblical attire
	to (Easter Sunday)		celebrates the meeting of the Risen Christ and the sorrowful Mother Mary (Sugat), and the resurrection of Jesus (Kabanhawan).

April

Name	Date range	Location	Notes (commemoration/main attraction(s)
	(2nd week)
	(2nd week)		Nuestra Señora de Manaoag
	(3rd week), (14 to 16)^[57]		showcases the rich Yakan traditions
	(3rd week)
	(4th Sunday)		harvest celebration
	(fullmoon)
	(movable)
	(no definite date)
	(no definite date)
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
Lenten Festival of Herbal Preparation^[58]	to, (Easter Saturday)
	and (Maundy Thursday & Black Saturday)
	to (Holy Week)
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	(Good Friday)
	(Good Friday)
	to
	, (Holy Week)
		Angeles City, Mabalacat, San Fernando, Sasmuan and Betis, Pampanga
	(Black Saturday)
	to
	to
	to,(Easter Sunday)		celebrates the meeting of the Risen Christ and the sorrowful Mother Mary (Sugat), and the resurrection of Jesus (Kabanhawan)
Sigpawan Festival^[59]			showcase the culture and natural resources of Lemery
Malangsi Fishtival^[60]			fish festival
	to
	to
	to, or (2nd or 3rd week)		fusion of fiestas of 13 cities and 19 towns of the whole province of Negros Occidental
	, 16 18, 27, 6 May, 18, 27
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
Linubian Festival^[61]	to (3rd week)		showcases harvests of the municipality
	to
	to
	to
			Tablas Island
	to
	to
	to
	(3rd Saturday)
	to, or (Holy Week)
	to, (Holy Week)		devotees trek to Vulkan Peak as an act of penance
	to
	to
	to, or		reenacts the first contact between the natives of Mindoro and traders from China
			boat-rowing race
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to		fishermen's harvest and thanksgiving festival
	to (last week)
	to
			Tablas Island
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	, or		labor and thanksgiving festival
	to
	to
	to
	to
	^[62]		reenactment of the Battle of Mactan
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to

May

Name	Date range	Location	Notes (commemoration/main attraction(s)
		Barracks, Caloocan
			in honour for the patron saint, St. Joseph
Binallay Festival^[63]			binallay, a type of rice cake
Viva Vigan (Binatbatan) Festival of the Arts^[64]	to (1st week)
Sagalahang Bayan^[65]	(1st week)
	(2nd Saturday)
	(4th week)
	(last Sunday)
Bangkero Festival^[66] ^[67]	(last Sunday), or March		decorated boats (bancas)
	(month long) or		honors the Holy Cross
	(11–15)		in celebrating of good harvesting pineapples in Calauan
	(no definite date)
Flores de Mayo (Santacruzan)^[68]	(whole month)	nationwide	commemoration of the search for the Holy Cross by Reyna Elena and her son, the emperor Constantine
	to
	and (1st & 2nd Sunday)
	to
	to
	to
	to		Hot air balloons
	to
	to		commemorates the coming of the early migrants from Borneo and Celebes
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	month long		Albay's culture, Mayon Volcano
Boa-boahan "Alinsangan" Festival^[69]	, or		re-enactment of the 13th-century rite of offering chains of coconut embryos ("boa") to deities
			Saint Joseph the Worker
	to
	to
Katagman Festival^[70]	, (first week)		highlights the historical significance of the golden mask dugout to the community
	to
	to
			Giving to thanks to the provincial patron of Ilocos Norte. Miss Ilocos Norte is also held in this Festival.
			event where carabaos (water buffaloes) pull decorated bamboo carts in a 400-meter course race
			garlic
	to
	to
	to
Feast day of Saint Michael^[71]	to
	to
	(2nd Saturday)
	to (2nd week)
	to
	to
	to
			in honor of Our Lady of Sorrows
	to
	to
	to		Sibuyan Island
	to
	to
	to
	to
			fluvial festival held in honor of Saint Peter Thelmo
	to
Bariw Festival^[72]	to		showcasing bags, mats and hats made of bariw leaves
	to		San Isidro Labrador
	to		San Isidro Labrador
	to
	to		San Isidro Labrador
	to		thanksgiving to San lsidro, the patron saint of farmers
Pulilan Carabao Festival^[73]	to		San Isidro de Labrador, the patron saint of farmers
	to
	to
	to, or to		founding of province and its mangoes
			Feast in honor of Saint Vincent Ferrer
			A Cebuano word which translates to "coral reefs". The festival is celebrated for the abundance marine life. It is held in honor of San Juan Nepumoceno (St. John of Nepomuk).^[74]
	to
	to, or
	to, or to		giant pahoy-pahoy (scarecrows) made of indigenous materials dancing about its streets
	to		San Pascual Baylon, Santa Clara de Assisi or the Virgen de Salambao
	to
	to
^[75] ^[76]	to		gathering of ethnic tribes and lowland inhabitants of the province
	to
	to
	to
	to, or to		establishment of civil government in the province
	to		music and dance festival of folklore and traditions
	to
	to	Cavite (provincewide)
Mammangi Festival^[77]	, (last week)		thanksgiving and harvest festival, honors the farmers
	to
	to
Halamang Dilaw Festival^[78]			pays tribute to nature

June

Name	Date Range	Location	Notes (commemoration/main attraction(s)
Rizal Arts Festival^[79]	to
	to
	to
Sinukmani Festival	Jun 9^[80]	Rosario, Batangas
			fluvial procession
Pulang-Angui Festival^[81]			relives the origin of the town
	to
	to	Tudela, Cebu (Camotes Island)
	to		founding anniversary of the civil government of Palawan
			Tablas Island. Fiesta starts June 11 and ends June 13 (San Antonio de Padua)
Pagdayao Festival^[82]	to		thanksgiving feast
		Rizal (no definite venue)
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to		founding anniversary festival
		nationwide
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to		in honor of Saint John the Baptist
	to (every 3rd weekend)
	to
	to
	to
		Palawan (provincewide)
	to
	to (3rd week)
	to
	to		pili nut
			street pageantry
	to, or
	to
	to, or (last week)		commemorates the Christianization of the Ytawes region of Cagayan
	to
		various (including San Juan City, Lian, Balayan, San Juan, Batangas, Samal, Davao del Norte, Bataan, Binuangan, Misamis Oriental, Calumpit and Obando, Bulacan)
	to
Parada ng Lechon (Parade of Roast Pigs)^[83]			Saint John the Baptist
			Saint John the Baptist
		Camiguin (provincewide)
Apung Iru (Saint Peter Fluvial Festival)^[84]	to		in honor of Saint Peter or "Apung Iru"
	to
	, or		body paint
Saint Peter and Paul Feast	June 28–29	Ormoc City, Leyte	Pina Festival June 24
Feast of Saints Peter and Paul	to
	to, or to		charter anniversary celebration of Marawi City
Feast of Patron Saint of Tacloban, the Sr. Sto. Niño De Tacloban El Capitan
	(2nd week)		features sociocultural shows and fairs involving indigenous groups
	(3rd week), (15–24)		Pineapple, Daet's main crop
Feast of Apung Iru (St.Peter the Apostle)	June 28, 29, 30	Apalit, Pampanga	Fluvial Procession of the Image of St. Peter from Spain.Celebrated since 1844.
Hugaw Silay Festival	June 12	Silay City, Negros Occidental	The Festival Shows You the Brave Princess called Kansilay who fight the Pirates

[Lumalay Festival June 18 Tampakan South Cotabato ===July=== {| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:95%;" |- ! Name ! Date range ! Location ! class="unsortable" | Notes<br /><small>(commemoration/main attraction(s)</small> |- | [[Simbalay]] | | Nabunturan, Davao de Oro ||- | Bocaue River Festival | (1st Sunday) | Bocaue, Bulacan | Krus ng Wawa or Cross of Bocaue|- | Sagayan Festival^[85] | (1st week),
| Tubod, Lanao del Norte | festival with a Maranao war dance as a main event|- | Sandugo Festival | (last week),
or (month-long) | Tagbilaran City,
Bohol | celebrates the blood compact between local chieftain Datu Sikatuna and Captain General Miguel Lopez de Legazpi|- | Kahimoan Abayan Festival | (last week) | Butuan | in honor of Santa Ana (Saint Anne)|- | Syensaya Los Baños Science Festival | (no definite date yet) | Los Baños, Laguna | |- | Kalakal Festival | (no definite date yet) | Santa Maria, Laguna | |- | Sublian sa Batangas | to | Batangas City | foundation day of Batangas City, revives the subli dance tradition|- | Banana Festival^[86] | to | Tagum, Davao del Norte | |- | Feast of Our Lady of Guibang | to | Gamu, Isabela | |- | Festival of Our Lady of Piat | to | Piat, Cagayan | |- | Gatas ng Kalabaw Festival | to | Cabanatuan | |- | San Carlos Charter Anniversary | | San Carlos, Negros Occidental | |- | Araw ng Davao del Sur, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental | | Digos, Tagum City, Mati City | |- | Sinugdan Festival | | Maasin City, Southern Leyte | |- | Tanggogoan Festival | | Digos | |- | Kadagayaan Festival^[87] | (week-long) | Davao del Norte | celebrates and promotes the agri-aqua industry of the province|- | Araw ng Pasig | | Pasig | |- | Banig Festival | | Badian, Cebu | |- | Feast of the Holy Cross of Wawa
(Pagoda Festival) | to,
or (1st Sunday) | Bocaue, Bulacan | held in honor of the Holy Cross of Wawa|- | Kahumayan Festival | to | Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte ||- | Araw ng Hagonoy | | Hagonoy, Davao del Sur | |- | Alegria de Isabela | | Isabela, Basilan | |- | Lubid Festival | to | Malilipot, Albay | |- | Hudyaka Festival | | Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental | |- | T’nalak Festival | to | Koronadal City | harvest celebration|- | Sinarapan Festival | to | Buhi, Camarines Sur | |- | Subayan Keg Subanen Festival | to | Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental | |- | Cordillera Day | to | Baguio / CAR provinces | |- | S'lang Festival | | Malungon, Sarangani | |- | Pahinungod Festival | | Carrascal, Surigao del Sur | |- | Binuhat Festival | to | Tagum City | |- | Kinis Festival^[88] | to | Panganiban, Catanduanes | crab festival|- | Padigosan Festival^[89] | | Digos | |- | Busaingan Festival | | Santa Magdalena, Sorsogon | |- | Libon Paroy Festival | to | Libon, Albay | |- | Kaliga Festival | | Gingoog | |- | Birth Anniversary of Apolinario Mabini | | Tanauan, Batangas, Batangas City | |- | Ibid Festival | | Caibiran, Biliran | |- | Araw ng Nabunturan | | Nabunturan, Davao de Oro | |- | Kinabayo Festival
(Battle of Covadonga) | to | Dapitan | re-enacting the Spanish-Moorish wars, and/or in honor of Saint James|- | Sinulog de Tanjay Festival |,
(last week) | Tanjay, Negros Oriental | features the origin of the old sinulog culture|- | Buganihan Festival | to | Davao de Oro | |- | Balikcarcanmadcarlan Celebration | to | Cantilan, Surigao del Sur | |- | Kadagatan Festival | | Cortes, Surigao del Sur | |- | Panagsogod Festival | | Sogod, Cebu | |- | Kutoo Festival | | Cateel, Davao Oriental | |- | Saint James the Apostle Fiesta | | Davao de Oro | |- | Tourism Consciousness Week | to | Butuan | |- | Pakapya-Agtike | | Socorro, Oriental Mindoro | |- | Santa Anang Banak Taguig River Festival | | Taguig | |- | Kaumahan Festival | | Barili, Cebu | |-|Palaisdaan Festival |July 26|Hagonoy, Bulacan|Honors St. Anne, Foundation Day of the Town|- | Anniversary of Battle of Paye | | Marinduque | |- | Abayan Festival | | Butuan | |- | San Ignacio de Loyola Fiesta | | Monkayo, Davao de Oro | |- | Salagaan Festival^[86] | to | Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat | |}

August

Name	Date range	Location	Notes (commemoration/main attraction(s)
	(2nd week), (10–19)		Bicol's early History. The festival celebrates the epic story Ibalong who was accompanied by three legendary heroes, namely Baltog, Handyong, and Bantong.-
	(2nd week)		arrival of Raja Baguinda who is credited of spreading the Islam faith to the Sultanate of Sulu
Aurora Festival^[90]	(last Sunday of Aug. to 1st week of Sept.)		features evening novenas which culminate in a nocturnal fluvial procession at the Tanjay River
	(no definite date yet)
	(Around the Cebuano Charter Day)		A festival of all Cebuano Festivals which is a celebration of Cebu as one province, as well as a major tourism endeavor to promote the entire province and islands.
	(no definite date)
	to
	to
City of Valencia Festival^[91]	to
	to
	to
	to		thanksgiving festival for a bountiful harvest highlighting the culture of the Samal
	to
	to		cultural presentation showing the life of the Ivatans
	to
			harvest festival of the fruit marang
	to
	to		thanksgiving festival by local fishermen
	to
	to
Bonga Festival^[92]			a form of prayer to the town's patron saints for progress and a bountiful harvest
Ajonay Festival^[93]			Mardi Gras-like festival depicting local culture
	to		fishing rituals
	to
	to
	to
	to
			festival showcasing bamboo products
	to (2nd Saturday)
Paray Festival^[94]	to		rice festival
	to
Kalibongan Festival (Horse Fight & Blood Compact)^[95]	, or to		gathering of Mindanao ethnolinguistic groups
			in honor of Our Lady of Assumption
	to
	to
			in honor of Our Lady of Fatima and Saint Roque
Kumbira^[96]	to or to		culinary food show and competition
			(giants)
	or		Bees (buyog)
Kadayawan sa Dabaw^[97] ^[98]	to, (3rd week)		thanksgiving festival and a tribute to its indigenous peoples
			annual boat racing contest celebrating the feast of Nuestra Senora de Salvacion
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to (every last weekend)
	to
	to
	to
	,or
Karomata Festival^[99] ^[100]	to
Luponan Festival	Aug 8	Lupon, Davao Oriental

September

Name	Date range	Location	Notes (commemoration/main attraction(s)
	to
	to		(in Honor of St. Michael the Archangel: the Patron Saint of Iligan City)
	to
	to		festival of Bicol cuisine
	to (1st week)
	to		features street dancers dressed as cocks
	to
	to
	to		tuna
Tanglawan Festival^[101]	to ^[102]
	to
	to
	to
	to
		Borongan, Eastern Samar
	to
	to
	to
	to
Singkaban Festival^[103]	to		highlights the history, culture and tradition of Bulacan province
			Formerly known as Imelda
	to
	to
			Surigao culture
	to
	to
	to		rice and corn festival
	to
	to
			Young pilgrims and devotees dance on the city streets to give honor to The Virgin of Peñafrancia
	to
	(3rd Sunday)		features a novena or 9 days of devotion. Considered one of the largest Marian celebrations in Asia
	, (3rd week)
	(3rd Sunday)
	(3rd Sunday)
	(3rd Sunday)
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
Ma-tzu Festival^[104]	to		celebration by Chinese devotees of the miraculous Virgin of Caysasay or Ma-Tzu – a Chinese deity of the Sung Dynasty
			tribal rituals
	(last Sunday)
	to
	to
	to
			seaweeds
	to		thanksgiving festival
			hometown of Gen. Miguel Carpio Malvar
			celebrating the foundation of Lobo
Karabaw Festival^[105] ^[106]	to	Gandara, Samar^[107]	A festival which pay tribute to the draft animal that helps people till their farms and provides milk for Gandara's local white cheese delicacy called “Keseo”.
	to
	to		commemorates centuries-old religious and cultural tradition based on the life of St. Michael
Kialegnon Festival^[108]	to		weeklong celebration of the town's culture, harvest festival
	, or		showcases local rituals, dances, and way of life
			celebrates the banig and the kawayan crafts industry
	(3rd Saturday)		Lady of Peñafrancia
	(3rd week)		a gathering of the major ethnolinguistic groups in the province
	(3rd week)
	(4th week)
Kalivungan Festival^[109]			celebration of intertribal harmony and thanksgiving festival

October

Name	Date range	Location	Notes (commemoration/main attraction(s)
Parau Festival^[110]	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to, or (2nd week)
	to
			in honor of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary
	(2nd Friday)
	to
Zamboanga Hermosa Festival^[111]	to		(in honor of Our Lady of the Pillar (Nuestra Senora del Pilar Zaragosa))
	to, or to		foundation anniversary of Sorsogon
			fruit harvest festival
	, (2nd Sunday)		image of the Virgin is paraded around the city, victory at sea against the Dutch in 1646
	to
	, or		in honor of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary
	(3rd Saturday)
	to,		in honor of San Isidro Labrador
Lanzones Festival^[112]	to (3rd week), or (4th week)		celebrates the abundance of lanzones fruit
	to
Cimarrones Festival^[113]	to		The capital town of Camarines Sur celebrates the "Cimarrones Festival" in honor of tribesmen who were mentioned on record to have roamed the areas in the slope of Mount Isarog in the 17th century.
			religious celebration of thanksgiving of devotees of San Rafael
	to
	to
Tugob Festival^[114]	to		thanksgiving festival for the bounty of the city
Enchanting Balete Festival^[115] ^[116]	to (culmination)		emphasizes the culture and traditions of Balete townsfolk
Binalayan (Binangonan sa Lawa at Kawayan) Festival^[117]			showcases bamboo products and other marine merchandises
	to
	to		commemorates the province's independence from Albay
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to		defunct
Halaran Festival^[118]	(1st week)		highlights the history and culture of Capizenos during pre-Hispanic times
	(1st week)		involves children of locals, dressed in costumes of UN member countries, parading around the city
	(1st week)
	(1st week)
MassKara Festival^[119]	(Highlights on 4th Sunday) ^[120]		MassKara Festival is an annual festival in Bacolod City with highlights every fourth Sunday of October with street dancers in colorful costumes, masks and headdresses.
	(3rd week)		harvest festival
	(last week), to		Tigtigan Terakan Keng Dalan (TTKD), celebrated in Angeles City, Pampanga, is a vibrant street festival that marks the culmination of the month-long Fiestang Kuliat every October. Established in 1992 as a response to the devastation caused by the 1991 Mt. Pinatubo eruption, TTKD symbolizes rebirth and showcasing the resiliency and triumph of the Kapampangan people. Initially organized by then-Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan, it encouraged local businesses to bring their services to the streets for two nights of music and dancing to revitalize the community. Organized by JCI Culiat with LGU.
	(no definite date)
	(no definite date)
	(no definite date)	Occidental Mindoro (provincewide)
		nationwide
Raniag Twilight Festival^[121]			part of the local people's tradition of giving light to the spirits of departed loved ones

November

Name	Date range	Location	Notes (commemoration/main attraction(s)
Banaag Festival^[122]
Pintaflores Festival^[123]	to		festival marked by a street dancing, (in honor of Saint Charles Borromeo)
	to
	to
Bagat Festival / Araw ng Sibagat^[124]
	to (2nd week)
	to
	to
			provincial festival
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
			tribal fiesta
	to		marked by giant papier mache effigies, (in honor of Saint Clement)
			boat parade
	to
	to		thanksgiving celebration highlighted by the catching of the ipon
	to
			features young Cordillerans in a day-long event to "celebrate life"
Adivay^[125] ^[126]			celebration of culture and tradition of Benguet ethnic tribes
	(3rd week), to		involves performances by indigenous groups of the area, and harvest-related thanksgiving rituals
	(3rd week)		celebrates the versatility of the Bamboo plant
	(last week)		re-enacts the war between the Aetas and the Christians through dance
	(third week)
	(third week)		A festival wherein the municipalities and cities of the provinces showcases their our tradition and cultures.The pride of Ilocanos.
Pas'ungko s'g Mis Occ	November (month-long)	Misamis Occidental

December

Name	Date range	Location	Notes (commemoration/main attraction(s)
SumBingTik (Suman, Bibingka, Latik) Festival^[127]
Luglugan - Pancit Malabon Festival^[128]	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to		thanksgiving festival
	(1st Saturday)
	to
	to
			Sibale Island
			Tablas Island
	to
	to	Tudela, Cebu (Camotes Island)
	to
	to
San Fernando Giant Lantern Festival^[129]	to, or (month long)		Christmas lanterns
	to
	to		Kuyog Street dancing and Guinakit Fluvial Parade
	to
	to
	to	nationwide
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
			Sibuyan Island
	to
	to
	to
	to
	to
	(month long)
	(month long)		Give thanks to its patron (St Nicholas) and the art of pottery
			international event
Buntal Hat Festival^[130]			buntal hat weaving

See also

• Christmas in the Philippines
• Holy Week in the Philippines
• Film festivals in the Philippines
• Music festivals in the Philippines
• Public holidays in the Philippines
• Patronal festival

External links

• Official Philippine Tourism Website

Notes and References

1. Book: Hicks . Nigel . This is the Philippines . 2001 . New Holland Publishers (UK) Ltd . London . 9781843301707 . 23–24 . November 30, 2015 . Profile of the Philippines; The People.
2. Book: Roces . Alfredo . Roces . Grace . CultureShock! Philippines . May 15, 2013 . Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd. . 9789814634908 . November 29, 2015.
3. Web site: The Barrio Fiesta in the Philippines . Philippine Centre . November 29, 2015 . 2012 . The one unifying element amongst the geographical, historical and cultural diversity of the Philippines is the fiesta. Described as the most beloved institution in the country, fiesta is the embodiment of everything held dear by the Filipino people – pageantry, drama, humor, friendship, religious piety and earthy revelry. The roots of the fiesta reach back to the early years of Spanish rule, when the friars coaxed their converts within hearing distance of the church bells with the pomp and ceremony of organized celebrations. The Christian aspects of fiesta thinly veil ancient beliefs pagan celebration were altered rather than outlawed, the dances and rituals offered to saints, instead of heathen gods..
4. Web site: Virtual Teacher Aide . Philippines; Celebrations . November 29, 2015 . There is always a fiesta (festival) going on somewhere in the Philippines as every city and barrio holds at least one each year. The fiesta is usually to honor the local Roman Catholic patron saint and pay homage to the barrio's namesake for good harvest and health. It is a mixture of both pagan and Catholic beliefs. These fiestas are marked by feasting and celebration of holy mass, music, dance and song..
5. Web site: Tudela Binalbal Festival, Jan. 1, 2015 . Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Misamis Occidental . 21 July 2020 . 26 July 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200726144654/https://www.dbm.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/OPCCB/OPIF_2007/deped.pdf . dead .
6. News: This Week's Festivals: Jan. 5 – 11, 2020 . 21 July 2020 . Philippine Daily Inquirer . 5 January 2020 . en.
7. News: Flora . Ian Ocampo . Kuraldal to end Christmas celebration in Sasmuan . 21 July 2020 . Sunstar . 26 December 2018 . en.
8. Web site: Calendar of Festivities; January . 2009 . Department of Tourism (official website) . November 19, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151119232216/http://www.tourism.gov.ph/sitepages/FestivitiesList.aspx?monthCode=1 . November 19, 2015.
9. News: Book on Bustos history launched at Minasa Festival . January 17, 2015 . The Manila Times. Minasa Festival takes after the local delicacy of which Bustos is famous. It boasts of colorful street dances, talent competitions and a showcase of delectable minasa cookies and Barquillos. The festival opens the year for Bustos as it is celebrated annually in January. . November 25, 2015.
10. News: Parade of Floats Commence Batingaw Festival . January 14, 2013 . City Government of Cabuyao (official website) . November 25, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304030702/http://cityofcabuyao.gov.ph/news_and_events_result.php?id=65 . March 4, 2016 .
11. News: Midsayap's 2014 Halad Festival Starts with a Big Bang . January 14, 2014 . Province of Cotabato (official government website) . MIDSAYAP, Cotabato (Jan 11) – One of the region’s most popular festival, Midsayap’s "Halad sa Sto. Niño" commenced on January 10 with a splendid line up of events joined by thousands of people from Cotabato province and nearby places. . PGO Information . November 25, 2015 . December 3, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151203104547/http://cotabatoprov.gov.ph/news/midsayaps-2014-halad-festival-starts-with-a-big-bang/ . dead .
12. News: Silmugi Festival 2013 . August 1, 2012 . CebuFest. April 30, 2017.
13. News: Silmugi is Borbon's Official Town Festival . October 13, 2008 . The Philippine Star. The Freeman . CEBU – The municipality of Borbon will launch the Silmugi Festival this coming January as its official festival during the town’s fiesta celebration in honor of its patron saint San Sebastian Martyr. . Sollano . P. . November 24, 2015.
14. News: Pineda I . Leonard T. . San Joaquin's Bayluhay Festival: a celebration of Panay's history . 21 July 2020 . Philippine Information Agency . 19 January 2018 . en.
15. News: Visaya . Villamor Jr.. Isabela celebrates scarecrow fest . 21 July 2020 . Philippine Daily Inquirer . 3 February 2020 . en.
16. News: Burgos . Nestor P. Jr. . Thousands join Kalibo Ati-atihan despite typhoon devastation . 21 July 2020 . Philippine Daily Inquirer . 19 January 2020 . en.
17. News: Jallorina . Aya . Triumph over adversity Lessons from Santa Rosa's Sikhayan Festival . 21 July 2020 . Manila Standard . 17 January 2019 . en.
18. News: Balbutin . Albert . Festival highlights conservation . 21 July 2020 . The Manila Times . 1 February 2018.
19. Web site: Vigan Longganisa Festival today . January 22, 2017 . Tempo – The Nation's Fastest Growing Newspaper. May 3, 2017.
20. News: Mauricio . Orlan L. . 'Halamanan' fest in Guiguinto starts . 21 July 2020 . Manila Standard . 18 January 2020 . en . The Halamanan fest has since become a yearly tourism-seller as a token of gratitude of town residents to Guiguinto’s patron saint St. Ildephonsus (San Ildefonso), every 23th of January..
21. News: Reyes . Mary Ann LL. . Ideal location . 21 July 2020 . The Philippine Star . 31 July 2019 . Its Halamanan Festival, held every January, showcases the town’s garden and landscape industry..
22. Web site: Pabirik Festival . Philippine Tourism. May 3, 2017.
23. Web site: rex . 2019-08-22 . EXPERIENTIAL TWIST: No more Kasadyahan in Dinagyang 2020 . 2022-05-06 . Daily Guardian . en-US.
24. Web site: Ibajay Ati-Ati Municipal and Devotional Fiesta . Philippine Tourism. May 3, 2017.
25. Web site: LOOK: Kapuso celebs shine at the Kannawidan Ylocos Festival Showbiz News GMA Entertainment – Online Home of Kapuso Shows and Stars – Story. gmanetwork.com. May 3, 2017.
26. News: 'Lamhitanay' in Cadiz City . Bobe . Adrian . January 31, 2017 . SunStar. May 3, 2017.
27. Web site: Hirinugyaw-Suguidanonay Festival . Province of Iloilo. May 3, 2017.
28. News: Candelaria, Quezon Celebrates its Annual Candle Festival . Vigattin Tourism (ARTICLES) – Philippines. May 3, 2017.
29. News: Following the Yellow Brick Road at Isabela's Bambanti Festival . Magsaysay . John A. . The Philippine Star. May 3, 2017.
30. Web site: Calendar of Festivities; February . Department of Tourism (official website) . November 20, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151120000042/http://www.tourism.gov.ph/sitepages/FestivitiesList.aspx?monthCode=2 . November 20, 2015 . 2009.
31. Book: Lancion . Conrado M. Jr. . cartography by de Guzman, Rey. Fast Facts about Philippine Provinces . 1995 . Tahanan Books . Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines . 971-630-037-9 . 45 . The 2000 Millenium . November 30, 2015 . The Provinces; Bukidnon.
32. http://www.wowrizal.com/features/festivals/hamaka-festival-in-taytay-rizal/
33. Web site: 2019-04-21. The legend behind 'Rosas ng Pateros'. 2022-02-11. The Manila Times.
34. Book: Lancion . Conrado M. Jr. . cartography by de Guzman, Rey. Fast Facts about Philippine Provinces . 1995 . Tahanan Books . Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines . 971-630-037-9 . 83 . The 2000 Millenium . November 30, 2015 . The Provinces; Iloilo.
35. Web site: Festivals in the Philippines; February . . November 19, 2015 . April 20, 2015.
36. Web site: Festivals . Philippine Department of Tourism in Australia & New Zealand (official website) . November 19, 2015 . November 19, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151119032008/https://www.tourismphilippines.com.au/things-to-do/cultural/festivals/ . dead .
37. Web site: Philippine Fiesta Celebrations (Philippine Festivals) . Philippine Travel Guide . Philippine Travel Destinations Guide . November 18, 2015.
38. Web site: Carmona's Sorteo Festival countdown starts on 11-11 . The Official Website of Carmona, Cavite, Philippines (government website) . November 26, 2015 . The Gawad Pamana ng Lahi national awardee will be staging the 100-day countdown launch of the triennial Sorteo Festival on Sunday, November 11, 2012, 6pm at the Carmona Town Plaza. Sorteo Festival will be staged on February 16–23, 2013 wherein different presentations and competitions leading to the highlight event – the opening of the traditional Sorteo ng Bukid ng Bayan on the dawn of February 20, the town’s 156th founding anniversary. The unique tradition which binds the townspeople for almost two centuries is a brainchild of then pre-Spanish leaders who came up with the idea of raffling off the communal lands to the townspeople as a democratic way of providing equal economic opportunities to the people..
39. News: Parrocha . Azer N. . Spanish-era Tradition Lives On; Carmona, Cavite Raffles Off Lands for Farmers . November 26, 2015 . Philippines News Agency . Interaksyon.com . January 20, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151208090413/http://www.interaksyon.com/article/53104/spanish-era-tradition-lives-on--carmona-cavite-raffles-off-lands-for-farmers . December 8, 2015 .
40. News: Laguimanok Festival at Padre Burgos, Quezon . November 25, 2015 . Provincial Government of Quezon (official website) . February 18, 2013 . The on looking crowd and dancers from Hanguiwin Elementary school form a sea of faces, multiplied by the masks each student held. The group won third place in the Laguimanok Festival street dance contest last February 13, 2013, part of Padre Burgos, Quezon’s opening salvo to celebrate their 96th founding anniversary (Quezon PIO).
41. News: Giron . Joselito M. . Mall supports tourism program of Quezon Province . November 25, 2015 . . Ugnayan.com . April 23, 2013 . "The likes of ‘Lubid-Lubid’ Festival of Tiaong, Quezon; ‘Laguimanok’ Festival of Padre Burgos, Quezon; ‘Tebolan’ Festival of Jomalig, Quezon; ‘Pahiyas’ Festival of Lucban, Quezon and ‘Kaway’ Festival of Tagkawayan, Quezon will be featured in a month-long showcasing of festivals in SM City," the governor said. . December 3, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151203171826/http://www.ugnayan.com/ph/Quezon/Lucena/Article/36NR . dead .
42. News: PHLPost features Batangas' "Mahaguyog Festival" in special stamps . November 25, 2015 . PHLPOST/RJB/JEG/PIA-NCR . Philippine Information Agency. November 5, 2015 . The "Mahaguyog Festival" which is celebrated every February, is derived from the word that best describe the town’s main products such as mais (corn), halaman (plant), gulay (vegetables) and niyog (coconut). The festivities celebrate the abundance of the place which is situated along the slopes of Mt. Makiling and the Mt. Malarayat mountain ranges. It also highlights Sto. Tomas famous son, General Miguel Malvar, the gallant leader of the Filipino revolutionary forces as a successful farmer, his passion and love for agriculture in his hometown, before and after his stint in the revolutionary. . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151203171849/http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/241446622691/phlpost-features-batangas-mahaguyog-festival-in-special-stamps . December 3, 2015 .
43. News: Mahaguyog festival kicks off at Santo Tomas, Batangas . November 25, 2015 . Balita.ph . February 26, 2013 . SANTO TOMAS, Batangas, Feb. 25 — Santo Tomas in Batangas kicked off its 12-day opening salvo Sunday for the "Mahaguyog Festival" with the amateur singing qualifying rounds in observance of the 347th town fiesta celebration which falls on March 7. The celebration started February 24 and will wind up until March 7 for the feast day of Saint Thomas Aquinas, the town’s patron saint. Organizers for the Santo Tomas celebration have scheduled the daily mass and the novena owing to its predominantly Catholic population. . December 8, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151208051327/http://balita.ph/2013/02/26/mahaguyog-festival-kicks-off-at-santo-tomas-batangas/ . dead .
44. Web site: Festivals in the Philippines; March . . November 19, 2015 . April 20, 2015.
45. Web site: Festivals in the Philippines; April . . November 19, 2015 . April 20, 2015.
46. News: Parade to kick off Muntinlupa Day . November 25, 2015 . The Philippine Star. February 29, 2004.
47. News: Comanda . Zaldy . 8th Kawayan Festival to highlight Abra industry and culture . November 30, 2015 . Manila Bulletin. March 5, 2015 . Bangued, Abra — It’s all systems go for the biggest celebration of the province – the 8th Kawayan (bamboo) Festival and 98th Abra Foundation Anniversary that kicks off today. The 27 municipalities will participate in the colorful and unique Ilocano and Tingguian culture of Abra – a show of the rich cultural heritage of the province spread out in four days. The Kawayan Festival was conceived in 2007 by incumbent Governor Eustaquio Bersamin when he pushed for the utilization of the abundant resource in the province – bamboo, encouraging province mates with wide idle lands to plant different varieties of bamboo as livelihood..
48. Web site: Calendar of Festivities; August . Department of Tourism (official website) . November 19, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141024161802/http://www.tourism.gov.ph/SitePages/FestivitiesList.aspx?monthCode=8 . October 24, 2014 . 2009.
49. News: Strawberry Festival showcases La Trinidad's strawberries, flowers . November 26, 2015 . . March 22, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151203181513/http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/41426836930/strawberry-festival-showcases-la-trinidad-s-strawberries-flowers . December 3, 2015 .
50. News: Comanda . Zaldy . Strawberry Festival kicks off in Benguet . November 26, 2015 . Zaldy . Manila Bulletin. March 5, 2015 . La Trinidad, Benguet — The red strawberries of this capital town will take the spotlight from nearby Baguio City’s flower festival in the month-long Strawberry Festival in this capital town of Benguet. ... The festival will also feature strawberry cake festival and strawberry baking and pastries competition..
51. News: Villa . Cesar . Orejas . Tonette . Mango takes center stage in Zambales fest . November 25, 2015 . Inquirer Central Luzon . Philippine Daily Inquirer. March 23, 2013 . The festival featured booths showcasing the best of mango products of every town: dried mangoes, wines, tart, jam, candies and souvenir items..
52. News: Bayarong . Anthony . Zambales to host mango festival . November 25, 2015 . The Philippine Star. March 18, 2013.
53. News: Lazaro . Freddie G. . 'Tobacco Festival' promotes enduring industry . November 25, 2015 . Manila Bulletin. March 30, 2015 . Candon City, Ilocos Sur — The promotion of the country’s enduring tobacco industry was highlighted in last weekend’s "Tobacco Festival" in this city, which was attended by thousands of visitors and tourists. Candon City Mayor Ericson Singson said he feels proud that Candon – one of the two component cities of Ilocos Sur – is hosting the festival which lifts the province’s image as the "Tobacco Capital of the Philippines.".
54. Web site: 2019-04-13. Pateros 'Balut Festival' celebrates culinary tourism. 2022-02-11. The Manila Times. en.
55. News: Punto Central Luzon . Nueva Ecija introduces Kariton Festival . November 25, 2015 . The Philippine Star. March 30, 2011 . en, tl . LICAB, Nueva Ecija – Carabao-pulled carts, locally known as kariton, have earned the eyes of the Department of Tourism (DOT) as a new material for local tourism..
56. Book: Lancion . Conrado M. Jr. . cartography by de Guzman, Rey. Fast Facts about Philippine Provinces . 1995 . Tahanan Books . Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines . 971-630-037-9 . 75 . The 2000 Millenium . November 30, 2015 . The Provinces; Guimaras.
57. Book: Lancion . Conrado M. Jr. . cartography by de Guzman, Rey. Fast Facts about Philippine Provinces . 1995 . Tahanan Books . Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines . 971-630-037-9 . 31 . The 2000 Millenium . November 30, 2015 . The Provinces; Basilan.
58. Web site: Calendar of Festivities; April . Department of Tourism (official website) . November 19, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150104215103/http://www.tourism.gov.ph/SitePages/FestivitiesList.aspx?monthCode=4 . January 4, 2015 . 2009.
59. News: Lemery town staging Sigpawan Festival . November 25, 2015 . The Philippine Star. March 29, 2007 . Lemery town in Batangas is staging the Sigpawan Festival on April 8 to promote its agro-tourism. The festival will showcase the rich culture and natural resources of Lemery, with booths displaying a variety of the town's agricultural products, native delicacies and its famous sinaing na tulingan..
60. News: Hidalgo . Janice . Malangsi Fishtival Draws Huge Crowd . November 24, 2015 . Municipality of Bayambang (official government website) . November 27, 2012 . This Year’s Malangsi Fishtival which started on the 8th of April was highlighted by the Mutya Ng Liga Talent Night held at the Public Plaza. . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151124105852/http://bayambang.gov.ph/malangsi-fishtival-draws-huge-crowd/ . November 24, 2015 .
61. Web site: LGU – Rosario – Profile . Provincial Government of La Union Official Website . November 26, 2015 . 1 . From April 17 to 19, an Agri Trade Fair is held to showcase harvests of the Municipality. It is within these dates that the Linubian Festival is held which is named after a local cassava and banana cake. A street-dancing competition highlights the event..
62. Book: Lancion . Conrado M. Jr. . cartography by de Guzman, Rey. Fast Facts about Philippine Provinces . 1995 . Tahanan Books . Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines . 971-630-037-9 . 63 . The 2000 Millenium . November 30, 2015 . The Provinces; Cebu.
63. Web site: Festivals . Official Website of the Province of Isabela . November 25, 2015 . 1–2.
64. News: Vigan celebrates Viva Vigan Binatbatan Festival of the Arts . November 26, 2015 . Ilocos News . May 16, 2014 . Viva Vigan Binatbatan Festival of the Arts was formally opened on May 1, 2014 (Labor Day) in a ceremony in front of the marker of Isabelo De Los Reyes, the father of Philippine Labor Union Movement..
65. Web site: Calendar of Festivities; May . Department of Tourism (official website) . November 19, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140922085644/http://www.tourism.gov.ph/SitePages/FestivitiesList.aspx?monthCode=5 . September 22, 2014 . 2009.
66. Web site: Philippine Festival . Philippine Country Guide . November 24, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150710053816/http://www.philippinecountry.com/festivals.html . July 10, 2015 . 2006.
67. Web site: Calendar of Festivities; March . Department of Tourism (official website) . November 19, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150626202916/http://www.tourism.gov.ph/SitePages/FestivitiesList.aspx?monthCode=3 . June 26, 2015 . 2009.
68. Web site: Festivals in the Philippines; May . . November 19, 2015 . April 20, 2015.
69. Book: Lancion . Conrado M. Jr. . cartography by de Guzman, Rey. Fast Facts about Philippine Provinces . 1995 . Tahanan Books . Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines . 971-630-037-9 . 53 . The 2000 Millenium . November 30, 2015 . The Provinces; Camarines Sur.
70. News: Otero . Irene . Katagman Festival . November 26, 2015 . Official Website of the Municipality of Oton (government website) . June 8, 2011 . KATAGMAN Festival is an annual event celebrated every 1st week of May. The celebration is highlighted by the tribe contest, a fusion of dance and theater performance, blending choreography with theatrical production. Highlighting its identity is the introduction of a uniformed and distinct dance step and a mask – a replica of the golden mask dugout in Barangay San Antonio in 1973 and is currently on display at the National Museum. The celebration is aimed at recognizing the historical significance of this mask to the community which has been fading in the past years. . https://web.archive.org/web/20151203184923/http://www.oton.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=59:katagman-festival&catid=55:katagman&Itemid=79 . December 3, 2015 . dead .
71. Web site: Provincial Tourism Promotion; Festivals . Province of Catanduanes (official government website) . November 26, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140809085245/http://catanduanes.gov.ph/festivals/ . August 9, 2014 . dead .
72. Web site: Nabas, the Priceless Experience . Province of Aklan (official government website) . November 26, 2015 . BARIW FESTIVAL – It is a festival showcasing the unique skills of Nabasnon weavers of bags, mats and hats made of indigenous bariw leaves, and said to be the fast-growing industry in the municipality. The highlight of the celebration is a dance performance by local talents and ingenuity accompanied with the aboriginal rhythm beat of the drums or bamboo instruments..
73. Book: Lancion . Conrado M. Jr. . cartography by de Guzman, Rey. Fast Facts about Philippine Provinces . 1995 . Tahanan Books . Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines . 971-630-037-9 . 47 . The 2000 Millenium . November 30, 2015 . The Provinces; Bulacan.
74. Web site: Moalboal launches "Kagasangan Festival" . philstar.com . May 16, 2009 . The rich marine ecosystem in the coastal waters of Moalboal has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Cebu. It is sustaining the livelihood of most of its residents and attracting divers around the world boosting the town's tourism and economy..
75. News: Ebreo . Ben Moses . Nueva Vizcaya presents 5th 'Ammungan' Festival . November 26, 2015 . . Regional Development Council – Cagayan Valley Region (official government website) . Dubbed 5th Grand ‘Ammungan’ Festival from May 19 to 24, the event seeks to gather the ethnic tribes of the province such as the Isinai, Ibaloi, Kalanguya, Iwak, Gaddang, Bugkalot, Kankanaey, Ifugao including lowland inhabitants such as the Ilocanos, Tagalogs and Pangasinenses, among others..
76. News: Babiera . Lester G. . Nueva Vizcaya mounts Ammungan fest, celebrates diversity . November 26, 2015 . Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 14, 2014.
77. Web site: Mammangi Festival . City of Ilagan (official government website) . November 26, 2015 . Ilagan also celebrates the Mammangi Festival. Celebrated during the last week of May; an Ybanag word meaning the harvest or planting of corn. It honors the farmers who are the real foundation of Ilagan’s economy and is celebrated as a thanksgiving activity for a good harvest..
78. Web site: Tourist Attraction; Festival . Municipality of Marilao, Bulacan (official government website) . November 25, 2015 . Halamang Dilaw Festival is celebrated annually, during the month of May. In Central Luzon, Bulacan's twin offerings from its regional Singkaban are the Halamanan Festival of Guiguinto and the Halamang Dilaw Festival of Marilao, which pay tribute to nature..
79. Web site: Calendar of Festivities; June . Department of Tourism (official website) . November 19, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141024162757/http://www.tourism.gov.ph/SitePages/FestivitiesList.aspx?monthCode=6 . October 24, 2014 . 2009.
80. Web site: 2009-06-09. Batangas hosts 'Sinukmani' festival. 2020-11-15. ABS-CBN News. en.
81. News: Orolfo . Cyndi Jocelle E. . Polangueños start counting down to Pulang-Angui Fest . November 25, 2015 . Balita.ph . June 2, 2015 . POLANGUI, Albay, June 1 (PNA) — While the rainy days are upon everybody as summer is dragging out its final days, Polangueños have something red planned to keep the rainy blues away: the annual Pulang-Angui Festival which will start on June 4. . December 8, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151208061224/http://balita.ph/2015/06/02/polangueos-start-counting-down-to-pulang-angui-fest/ . dead .
82. Web site: Festivals in the Philippines; June . . November 19, 2015 . April 20, 2015.
83. Book: Lancion . Conrado M. Jr. . cartography by de Guzman, Rey. Fast Facts about Philippine Provinces . 1995 . Tahanan Books . Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines . 971-630-037-9 . 37 . The 2000 Millenium . November 30, 2015 . The Provinces; Batangas.
84. News: SunStar. Pavia . Joey . Old Apalit folk honor 'Apung Iru' . November 26, 2015 . Sun.Star Pampanga . June 29, 2015 . APALIT – The Pampanga river, host to the 171-year-old annual religious tradition in honor of this town’s patron saint, is regarded as a bringer of bountiful food harvests during the Spanish period, Mayor Oscar Tetangco, Jr. said at the start of three-day festival on June 28. Tetangco, ... said the old Apalit folk during the middle of 1800s had decided to hold the parade along the third largest river in the country because it "gives bountiful blessings" to farmers and fisherfolk..
85. Web site: Festivals in the Philippines; July . . November 19, 2015 . April 20, 2015.
86. Web site: Calendar of Festivities; July . Department of Tourism (official website) . November 19, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140922075707/http://www.tourism.gov.ph/SitePages/FestivitiesList.aspx?monthCode=7 . September 22, 2014 . 2009.
87. News: Questo . Annika . DavNor celebrates Kadagayaan Festival 2015 . November 24, 2015 . Rappler. July 2, 2015 . Davao del Norte kicked off on Wednesday, July 1, the week-long Kadagayaan Festival, alongside the celebration of the province's 48th founding anniversary..
88. News: Catanduanes aims for Crab Capital title . November 26, 2015 . Office of the President of the Philippines (official government website) . July 19, 2011 . The Municipality of Panganiban in Catanduanes recently celebrated anew its Kinis (crab) Festival, started in 2009 as thanksgiving when there was a surge of crab production amidst perennial typhoons. . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151208054543/http://president.gov.ph/gov_at_work/catanduanes-aims-for-crab-capital-title/ . December 8, 2015 .
89. Web site: Declaring Wednesday, July 19, 2006, as Special (non-working) Day in the City of Digos, Davao del Sur . Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. November 26, 2015 . July 2006 . WHEREAS, Wednesday, July 19, 2006, marks the launching of the Padigosan Festival of the City of Digos, Davao del Sur ....
90. Web site: Festivals in the Philippines; September . . November 19, 2015 . April 20, 2015.
91. Web site: Calendar of Festivities; September . Department of Tourism (official website) . November 19, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120614132400/http://www.tourism.gov.ph/sitepages/FestivitiesList.aspx?monthCode=9 . June 14, 2012 . 2009.
92. News: SunStar. Vestil . Justin K. . Bonga Festival organizers aim for diversity . December 1, 2015 . Sun.Star Cebu . August 17, 2015 . Bonga means fruit in Cebuano. Bacaltos said that the festival is a form of prayer to the town’s patron saints for progress and a bountiful harvest in terms of fruits, vegetables and fish. ... The festival, which shows Sibonga’s pride as a fruit-planting town, is often done during the town’s feast in honor of St. Philomena and the Lady of the Pillar..
93. News: Pedalino . Marcelo M. . Maasin to launch 'Ajonay Festival' on 12th Charter Day . November 25, 2015 . . Ugnayan.com . July 17, 2012 . The "Ajonay Festival," a mardi gras-like activity depicting local culture will be launched on August 10 during the 12th Charter Day celebration. ... The term "ajonay" refers to a long history of tradition in the locality wherein neighbors, friends, or relatives readily lend a hand in times of need, such as in burials, weddings, "panughok" or asking the parents of a lady for her hand in marriage, community projects, and other social or personal undertaking. (EOT/MMP, PIA8-Southern Leyte) . December 8, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151208080432/http://www.ugnayan.com/ph/gov/PIA/article/24VM . dead .
94. News: Enrico Miguel T. . Subido . Catanduanes is for beach bums, sports lovers and history buffs . November 26, 2015 . The Philippine Star. October 30, 2011 . The Catandungan Festival is an interesting one, as it serves to unify several other festivals on the island. Since its inception in 1995, other municipal festivals have begun celebrating their own townships: from the Lasa Festival of Caramoran, Dinahit of Pandan, Manok-manok of Bagamanoc, Paray of Viga, Kinis of Panganiban, Tinagcrosanof Bato, Abaca of San Miguel, Badas of Baras, Maparoy of Gigmoto down to Calo of San Andres and Sarimagyo of Virac. The Catandungan Festival aims to amalgamate all these into one celebration, and also serves to demonstrate the local color and divergence of the region..
95. Book: Lancion . Conrado M. Jr. . cartography by de Guzman, Rey. Fast Facts about Philippine Provinces . 1995 . Tahanan Books . Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines . 971-630-037-9 . 65 . The 2000 Millenium . November 30, 2015 . The Provinces; Cotabato.
96. News: SunStar. Alfonso . Richmond Anthony . Kumbira 2015: Let's talk ingredients . November 26, 2015 . Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro . August 13, 2015 . The participants to the 19th edition of the longest running culinary show and live competitions were welcomed by Nelia Lee, president of Cagayan de Oro Hotel and Restaurant Association or Cohara. ... Kumbira 2015 opened on August 12 and will end today, August 14..
97. Web site: Festivals in the Philippines; August . . November 19, 2015 . April 20, 2015.
98. Book: Lancion . Conrado M. Jr. . cartography by de Guzman, Rey. Fast Facts about Philippine Provinces . 1995 . Tahanan Books . Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines . 971-630-037-9 . 69 . The 2000 Millenium . November 30, 2015 . The Provinces; Davao del Sur.
99. News: Obedencio . Ric V. . Bohol town promotes Karomata Festival . November 26, 2015 . The Philippine Star. September 14, 2012.
100. News: Chiu . Rey Anthony H. . News Feature: Karomata Fest, Trinidad's bold moves to street dancing . November 26, 2015 . Philippine Information Agency – Bohol . Ugnayan.com.ph . September 5, 2012 . Festival coordinator Aniceto Petarco said the Karomata Festival was a highlight of the town’s 65th Foundation Days Anniversary celebrated every August 30 – September 1. . December 8, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151208081915/http://www.ugnayan.com/ph/gov/PIA/article/2C12 . dead .
101. Web site: Festivals City of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan, Philippines . August 24, 2019 . September 3, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180903143748/http://csjdm.gov.ph/tourism/festivals/ . dead .
102. News: San Jose del Monte celebrates 2nd Tanglawan Festival . August 24, 2019 . Manila Standard. en.
103. News: Lopez . Ron . 'Singkaban' Bulacan's way of celebrating history, art . November 25, 2015 . Inquirer Central Luzon . Philippine Daily Inquirer. September 11, 2015 . The weeklong Singkaban Festival opened here on Tuesday to highlight the history, culture and tradition of the 437-year-old province of Bulacan..
104. News: Beleo . Erwin G. . Chinese devotees celebrate festival of 'Ma-Tzu' . December 1, 2015 . Manila Bulletin. August 31, 2014 . San Fernando City, La Union – Thousands of Chinese devotees from different parts of the country trooped to the Ma-Cho Temple, here, on Saturday for the annual celebration of the miraculous Virgin of Caysasay or Ma-Tzu – a Chinese deity of the Sung Dynasty. The celebration started early in the morning with a procession from Taal, Batangas, where pilgrims traveled to La Union carrying the six-inch image of the Virgin which most Chinese believe is the reincarnation of their “sea goddess” (Ma-Tzu)..
105. News: A festive day of pride for Samareños. Labro. Vicente S.. Philippine Daily Inquirer. en. September 25, 2019.
106. Web site: Karabaw Festival of Gandara Samar. Ged. October 2, 2017. en. September 25, 2019.
107. Web site: KARABAW FESTIVAL OF GANDARA, SAMAR. Journal. The Calbayog. KARABAW FESTIVAL OF GANDARA, SAMAR. en. September 25, 2019.
108. News: CDIO-Magsaysay . Allada . Anthony S. . Davao Sur town readies for Kialegnon Festival . December 1, 2015 . . August 7, 2015 . MAGSAYSAY, Davao del Sur, Aug. 7 – Preparations are underway for the next month’s 8th Kialegnon Festival, a weeklong celebration of the town’s cultural richness and abundance of harvest. . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151208063717/http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/1561438907363/davao-sur-town-readies-for-kialegnon-festival . December 8, 2015 .
109. News: Unson . John . North Cotabato's Kalivungan fest draws huge crowd . November 25, 2015 . The Philippine Star. September 1, 2015 . KIDAPAWAN CITY, Philippines – Thousands joined Tuesday's "Kalivungan" merry-making at the North Cotabato provincial capitol here to mark the 101st foundation day of the province..
110. Web site: Calendar of Festivities; October . Department of Tourism (official website) . November 19, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150226215323/http://www.tourism.gov.ph/SitePages/FestivitiesList.aspx?monthCode=10 . February 26, 2015 . 2009.
111. Web site: Festivals in the Philippines; October . . November 19, 2015 . April 20, 2015.
112. Book: Lancion . Conrado M. Jr. . cartography by de Guzman, Rey. Fast Facts about Philippine Provinces . 1995 . Tahanan Books . Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines . 971-630-037-9 . 55 . The 2000 Millenium . November 30, 2015 . The Provinces; Camiguin.
113. News: Proclamation No. 828 s. 2019: DECLARING THURSDAY, 24 OCTOBER 2019, A SPECIAL (NON-WORKING) DAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PILI, PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR. September 27, 2021 . www.officialgazette.gov.ph . October 24, 2019.
114. News: Roa . Elvie Roman . Labro . Vicente S. . Tugob fest celebrates bounty in Ormoc . November 26, 2015 . Philippine Daily Inquirer. October 28, 2011 . It was a celebration of thanksgiving. Lively festival music reverberated in the air of Ormoc City on Oct. 22, as the city celebrated the 2nd Tugob Festival. Clad in colorful attires, the festival participants stomped their feet on the ground, raised their arms, slapped their thighs, clapped their hands and shouted in unison as they thanked the Lord for a bountiful harvest and for bestowing the city an array of natural resources..
115. News: Balete Enchanting Fest highlights on Oct. 24 . November 26, 2015 . . The Daily Guardian . October 9, 2013 . KALIBO – Balete town in Aklan is gearing up for the highlights of the month-long "Enchanting Festival" celebration this October 24. Councilor Patrick Lachica, one of the event organizers, said the activities started last September 24 and will culminate on October 24 during the feast of St. Raphael the Archangel. ... The Enchanting Balete Festival showcases tree creatures such as fairies, "kapre," and dwarves. . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151208093044/http://thedailyguardian.net/index.php/community/34648-balete-enchanting-fest-highlights-on-oct-24 . December 8, 2015 .
116. Web site: Enchanting Balete . Province of Aklan (official government website) . November 26, 2015 . ENCHANTING BALETE – This is also Balete’s own annual civic and religious fiesta emphasizing on the rich culture and traditions of Baleten-ons..
117. Web site: Uncover Binangonan via Binalayan Festival . The Official Website of Municipality of Binangonan (government website) . November 26, 2015 . Binangonan as a nestle of lake "lawa" and bamboo "kawayan" introduces to the world its BINAngonan sa LAwa at kawaYAN "BINALAYAN" Festival which ... showcases bamboo products and other marine merchandises exclusively made at the leading edge of Binangonan’s culture and economy. . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151208123810/http://www.binangonan.gov.ph/uncover_binangonan.html . December 8, 2015 .
118. Book: Lancion . Conrado M. Jr. . cartography by de Guzman, Rey. Fast Facts about Philippine Provinces . 1995 . Tahanan Books . Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines . 971-630-037-9 . 57 . The 2000 Millenium . November 30, 2015 . The Provinces; Capiz.
119. Web site: MassKara Festival 2019: Ultimate Guide for First-Timers. August 11, 2019. ExperienceNegros. en-US. September 19, 2019.
120. Web site: MassKara Festival Highlight Schedule Permanently Set. May 29, 2017. ExperienceNegros. en-US. September 19, 2019.
121. News: Lazaro . Freddie G. . Flight of sky lanterns kicks off Vigan's 'Raniag Twilight Festival 2015' . November 25, 2015 . Manila Bulletin. October 27, 2015 . Vigan City, Ilocos Sur — Hundreds of sky lanterns were set aloft to light up the Sunday night sky in this World Heritage Village and kick off the weeklong celebration of this year’s "Raniag Twilight Festival 2015." The flight of sky lanterns, staged at the Jardin de Caridad, is part of the local people’s tradition of giving light to the spirits of departed loved ones. Consequently, it has become an attraction for tourists..
122. Web site: Calendar of Festivities; November . Department of Tourism (official website) . November 19, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150227000121/http://tourism.gov.ph/SitePages/FestivitiesList.aspx?monthCode=11 . February 27, 2015 . 2009.
123. Web site: Festivals in the Philippines; November . . November 19, 2015 . April 20, 2015.
124. Web site: Bagat Festival of the Municipality of Sibagat. agusandelsur.gov.ph.
125. News: Caluza . Desiree . 'Adivay': From clan gathering to Benguet feast . November 26, 2015 . Inquirer Northern Luzon . Philippine Daily Inquirer. November 23, 2011 . LA TRINIDAD, Benguet—From a simple gathering of family members, the "Adivay" (an Ibaloi term meaning coming together) has become the bond that continues to forge unity and cooperation among the tribes of Benguet. On Saturday, the province opened the Adivay Festival by offering at least 23 native pigs and two cows to the spirits of their ancestors and native gods in a "canao" (native feast) as thanksgiving. Ibaloi, Kalanguya and Kankanaey from 13 towns gathered in this capital for a day of merrymaking and a celebration of their culture and tradition..
126. News: Comanda . Zaldy . Monthlong 'Adivay Festival' of Benguet begins . November 26, 2015 . Manila Bulletin. November 7, 2015 . Adivay, a local word which means "coming together," is a cultural tradition among the Ibaloi and Kankana-ey tribes of Benguet who gather to celebrate their heritage and the blessings showered upon the province..
127. Web site: Proclamation No. 1167, s. 2015 (Declaring Tuesday, 1 December 2015, as a Special (non-working) Day in the Municipality of Cainta, Province of Rizal) . Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. November 26, 2015 . November 24, 2015 . WHEREAS, the Municipality of Cainta, Rizal marks the celebration of its "Sumbingtik Festival" on Tuesday, 1 December 2015; ....
128. Web site: Calendar of Festivities; December . Department of Tourism (official website) . November 19, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141028213440/http://www.tourism.gov.ph/SitePages/FestivitiesList.aspx?monthCode=12 . October 28, 2014 . 2009.
129. Web site: Festivals in the Philippines; December . . November 19, 2015 . April 20, 2015.
130. News: Balabo . Dino . Baliuag celebrates buntal weaving . November 24, 2015 . The Philippine Star. May 3, 2009 . The "Buntal Festival" celebration is highlighted by a job fair, painting contest, concerts, buntal hat Santacruzan, street dancing, search for Lakambini ng Baliuag, and exhibits of products made from woven buntal fibers..