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BALANGHAI FESTIVAL

This commemorates the coming of the early migrants from Borneo and Celebes. This is an annual celebration that takes place every year.

PAHIYAS FESTIVAL

This is a thanksgiving festival to San Isidro Labrador for the past year’s bountiful harvest. This is an annual historical celebration that takes place every year.

OBANDO FESTIVAL

This 2 days festival involves the different dance rituals held for three consecutive days honoring three patron saints: May 17 for St. Paschal (for couples who want a male child), May 18 for St. Claire (for couples who want a female child), and May 19 for the Our Lady of Salambaw (patroness of fishermen).

PAHOY-PAHOY FESTIVAL

Pahoy-Pahoy are traditional scarecrows widely used by farmers in Samar to protect their crops. In the town of Caliga, these scarecrows hold such significance in farming that they are honored with an annual festival. Every May, massive Pahoy-Pahoy creations crafted from native materials parade through the streets, accompanied by live music. The bands often play […]

MAGAYON FESTIVAL

Held every month of May, Magayon Festival is derived from the popular legend of Mayon Volcano to honor the province’s bounty and beauty. This is an annual historical celebration that takes place every year.

LUBI-LUBI FESTIVAL

Lubi-Lubi Festival is a coconut festival and religious fiesta in the city of Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, Philippines every May 22nd. The date may be declared a special non-working holiday such as Proclamation No. 1145 in 2021.

TAPUSAN FESTIVAL

Celebrated every May 31st, Tapusan Mayflower Festival exhibits activities like Kaligya Street Dancing and Grandest Float Procession. Float, in Tagalog, is called karosa – an artistically designed structure over a vehicle which is commonly used in parades and festivals.

PAGDAYAO FESTIVAL

This is a two-day affair, which serves as a thanksgiving feast in honor of the Lord.

ARAW NG COTABATO

The city of Cotabato in Mindanao celebrates its founding. This is a weeklong celebration that takes place every year.

DAET PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL

This is an annual festival showcasing the famous and sweetest of all pineapples- the Formosa variety- abundantly growing in Daet.

HIBOK-HIBOK FESTIVAL

The event is held in honor of St. John the Baptist and is marked with fluvial processions, parades, and water sports.