Literally translated, it means “Flowers of May” and highlights a procession honoring Virgin Mary. Coinciding with it is the Santacruzan, re-enacting the search of Queen Elena for the cross upon which Jesus Christ was crucified. The town or city’s loveliest ladies grace the occasion. This is an annual historical celebration that takes place every year.

This is a seaside festival and a thanksgiving day by local fishermen for a bountiful year. This is an annual historical celebration that takes place every year.

This is the ritual performed by the Bagobos involving the making of medicinal oil (lana) after their pilgrimage to Mount Apo. This is a 3 days celebration with vibrant activities and events.

This is the ritual performed by the Bagobos involving the making of medicinal oil (lana) after their pilgrimage to Mount Apo. This is a 3 days celebration with vibrant activities and events.

This is an annual event honoring; San Isidro Labrador, the patron saint of farmers. Carabaos are paraded and blessed by the town priest.

This is an annual fluvial festival held annually in honor of Saint Peter Thelmo, the town’s patron saint.

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

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.

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 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 […]

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 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.