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We love Festivals in the Philippines and in today's video we want to show you 5 REASONS WHY FESTIVALS in the PHILIPPINES are AWESOME. We are attending Sinulo...
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Feb 10, 2019 · There’s a number of festivals in the Philippines throughout the year. It doesn’t matter which month you travel, there will be a festival you’ll surely enjoy ...
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10 festivals that iv'e personally covered & photographed - each one having it's own feel and vibe & with over 42,000 major & minor festivals annually in the ...
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10 Must-Attend Festivals in the Philippines That Will Change How You Celebrate. by Amiel Pineda. The Philippines hosts over 100 festivals every year, showcasing its rich cultural heritage. Some of the most notable ones include the Sinulog Festival, Panagbenga Flower Festival, Pahiyas Harvest Festival, Ati-Atihan Festival, and MassKara Festival.
- Sinulog Festival
- Ati-Atihan Festival
- Dinagyang Festival
- Pahiyas Festival
- Masskara Festival
- Panagbenga Festival
- Kadayawan Festival
- Moriones Festival
- Higantes Festival
- Zamboanga Hermosa Festival
Location: Cebu City Date: 3rd Week of January This is probably one of the grandest festivals held in the country. The celebration is to honor the life of Santo Nino (The Holy Child Jesus) which is the patron saint of Cebu City. Before the pandemic, this festival attracts more than 2 million tourists from all over the country and even foreigners fro...
Location: Kalibo, Aklan Date: 3rd Sunday of January Ah, the Ati-Atihan Festival. Consider this as the “OG” of all festivals in the Philippines. It is also known as the “Mother of all Philippine Festivals” this event is said to have inspired famous festivals such as the Sinulog and Dinagyang Festival. Like the Sinulog Festival, this event is also he...
Location: Iloilo City Date: 4th week of January If Sinulog is considered one of the grandest festivals in the country, then Dinagyang is considered the most attended. Once again, this festival is held to honor the life of Santo Nino, the Holy Child Jesus, the arrival of Malay settlers on the island, and also the legendary barter of Panay Island fro...
Location: Lucban, Quezon Date: Every May 15th This is one of the famous festivals in the country. The word “Pahiyas” means to decorate. Fitting to its name is the true purpose of the festival. That is to find out which house in the neighborhood is decorated the best with farm products like vegetables, fruits, and many more. Pahiyas is held to honor...
Location: Bacolod, Negros Occidental Date: October This is also one of the grandest festivals in the country is the Masskara Festival, the sheer volume of tourists attending this festival reaches almost 3 million annually. The word “masskara” is derived from the Filipino word “mascara”. Which literally translates to masks. That is the true purpose ...
Location: Baguio City Date: During the Holy Week (March or April) Unlike the previous festivals listed in this article, this is not a religious festival but rather a cultural one. “Panagbenga” comes from the Kankanaey term which means “the season of blooming”. Yup, you guessed that right. Get ready to see more flowers in a day than you would in a s...
Location: Davao Date: Every Third Week of August This festival is also not a religious one, but rather a celebration of life and a thanksgiving for the gifts of nature. It highlights the richness of Davao’s culture and the bountiful harvests, and the serenity of living. Indeed, the Kadayawan Festival is a celebration of Davaoenos’ gratitude to life...
Location: Marinduque Date: During the Holy Week (March or April) This festival is held to commemorate the life of St. Longinus. He is the Centurion who pierced Jesus while he was hanging on the cross with a spear. Moriones was derived from the word “Morion” which refers to the Roman soldiers’ helmet. Although this is a solemn, religious week-long e...
Location: Angono, Rizal Date: 22nd and 23rd Day of November This festival is held in honor of Angono’s patron saint, San Clemente. This is a one-of-a-kind celebration because originally, its purpose was to mock Spanish Hacienderos (Owners of very large pieces of land) as an agrarian protest. In Higantes Festival, the locals create giants measuring ...
Location: Zamboanga City Date: October 12th Also known as “Fiesta Pilar”, this festival is held in honor of Our Lady of Pillar – the patroness of Zamboanga City. It is one of the biggest and most awaited celebrations in the country. Not to mention that it’s also one of the longest, that’s right. This festival lasts for a month. So, if you’re free f...
May 26, 2024 · Chroma Music Festival. When: April. Where: Metro Manilla. A one-day show filled with an eclectic medley of genres from both local and international EDM artists, the Chroma Music Festival takes place in April. Described as the most spectacular color music festival, Chroma is primarily known for its captivating visuals.
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Jan 18, 2023 · To make your vacation exciting and extra-memorable, here are the most popular Philippine festivals. We’ve included events from Luzon to Mindanao so there’s an event you can join at any time of the year. – Luzon festivals –. 1. Panagbenga Festival – flower festival with a star-studded float parade.
