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IBALONG FESTIVAL

The Ibálong, also known as Handiong or Handyong, is a 60-stanza fragment of a Bicolano full-length folk epic of the Bicol region of the Philippines, based on the Indian Hindu epics Ramayana and Mahabharata. The epic is said to have been narrated in verse form by a native bard called Kadunung. It […]

NALIGAYAN FESTIVAL

This week-long festival in Agusan del Norte features socio-cultural shows and fairs involving indigenous groups.

KALIBONGAN FESTIVAL

This is a gathering of Mindanao ethnolinguistic groups like the Bagobos and Manobos. This is highlighted by a horse fight and a Manobo wedding. The Kalibongan Festival is held annually […]

BUYOGAN FESTIVAL

Buyogan focuses on the bee locally known as “buyog” from which the town’s name originated.

GIGANTES

In the town of Lucban, Quezon, townsfolk trot out their beloved Gigantes or giants. Measuring about 14 feet tall, the giants come in pairs, the mag-asawa or couple, a giant man dressed in the […]

BANKATON

This is an annual boat racing contest celebrating the feast of Nuestra de Salvacion, the town’s Patroness.

KADAYAWAN SA DABAW FESTIVAL

Kadayawan is a native expression in Dabawnon tongue, which means “anything excellent that brings great fortune” from “dayaw” (good), describing a thing that is valuable and superior.

KAGAYHAAN FESTIVAL

This festival is highlighted by street dancing participated in by contingents from schools and civic organizations.

MARANG FESTIVAL

Marang Yagangyang Festival is a fruit festival in the village of Colonia Divina, Sagay City, Negros Occidental, Philippines every first of September. It is a fest in thanksgiving for plentiful harvest of marang (Artocarpus odoratissimus), […]

SARAKIKI FESTIVAL

The festival features street dancers dressed as cocks swaying to the beat of ancient Samar instruments.

HIN-AY FESTIVAL

This is an annual festival that features a cultural show, trade fair, and street dance depicting the archangels’ victory over the “Black” Angels.