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LINGAYEN GULF LANDING ANNIVERSARY - January 9 - Lingayen, Pangasinan |
| Lingayen, Pangasinan (6 hours from Manila by land) Commemoration of the liberation of Pangasinan from the Japanese invasion led by Gen. Douglas McArthur on Jan. 9, 1945 |
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FEAST OF THE BLACK NAZARENE - January 9 - Quiapo, Manila
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| An intense, day-long festival highlighted by a mammoth procession through the streets. |
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BINIRAY FESTIVAL (Fluvial procession) - January 9 - Romblon
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| Sto. Niño-inspired revelry and fluvial procession. |
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10TH COCONUT FESTIVAL AND FAIR - January 10 - 13 - San Pablo City, Laguna
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| A grand mardi-gras celebration which pays homage to Laguna Province''s most ubiquitous crop. |
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ARAW NG KORONADAL "HINUGYAW FESTIVAL" - January 10 - Koronadal
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| Translated literally, it means "Day of Koronadal" and indeed it is. Hinugyaw Festival, dubbed as the "Festival of Festivals", is a celebration of the different cultures that has dwelled on the fertile valley of Koronadal for many years now. |
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BINANOG FESTIVAL - January 10-16 - Lambunao, Iloilo
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| Binanog is a yearly festivities celebrated by the Lambunaonos every January in honor of infant Jesus. Binanog means a pool of dance by the people in hinterland of Lambunao. The following are the Binanugan, the dance depicting the movement of the birds, the Inagong sayaw-sayaw, a celebration dances and the Dinagmay, the courtship dance. The dance movement is accompanied by lively drum beatings. |
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SINULOG (KABANKALAN) FESTIVAL - January 10-16 - Kabankalan City, Neg. Occ.
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| Revelers garbed in distinctively colorful costumes with bare bodies painted in black soot take to the streets to the riotous and frenzied beats of drums celebrating the feast of El Señor Sto. Niño. |
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MAKATO STO. NIÑO FESTIVAL - January 15 - Poblacion Makato, Aklan
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| The ati-atihan festival of Makato dates back before the Spaniards came to sow the seeds of Christianity into this land. During the celebration, thousands of Catholic devotees from all over the country and those from abroad felt the urge to come and join in the wholesome, frolic and religious fervor of thanksgiving to the Holy Child, Sto. Niño. |
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PASUNGAY FESTIVAL - January 15 - San Joaquin, Iloilo
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| Celebrated every 3rd Saturday of January. This spectacular & exciting event find its origin on a hillside in one of the inland barangays of the municipality when resting farmers witness for the first time the fight between the two raging bulls, set loose by their herdsmen. It caught the fancy of the barangay folks and soon it became a popular entertainment in most barangay fiestas. During the municipal fiesta, the best bulls from different barangays are pitted against each other by weight category in a “Bull Derby”. |
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KINARADTO FESTIVAL - January 16 - Buenavista, Guimaras
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| This cultural festival makes maximum use of the rich cultural tradition of the oldest municipality of the province. The presentation of songs, dances and musical tableau depicts the various influences Buenavista has been subjected to. Celebrated in honor of the town’s patron saint, Sr. Sto. Niño, Kinaradto promises the participant loads of unforgettable positive experiences. |
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BATAN ATI-ATI MALAKARA FESTIVAL - January 16 - Poblacion Batan, Aklan
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| The participants celebrating this festival wear masks made up of paper mache and prepared costumes. The festival is celebrated in honor of the Sto. Niño with merry making for a bountiful harvest, peace and prosperity, street dancing along the streets and plaza of the poblacion. A holy mass is celebrated before the start of the contest on Sunday morning proceeded with a parade of participating tribes. |
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FIRE WORKS DISPLAY & CONTEST - January 16 - Arevalo, Iloilo City
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| Highlights of this District Fiesta of Arevalo are the multicolor fireworks. The skyline becomes a celebration with the dazzling display of sparkles and blazing lights. |
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KAHIMUNAN FESTIVAL - January 16 - Libertad, Butuan City
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| Butuan''s version of the Sinulog of Cebu which has an equally lively and spectacular street dancing. |
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PANGISDAAN FESTIVAL - January 16 - Brgy. Tangos, Navotas
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| One of the highlights of the Navotas Day celebration featuring a street dancing and float competition focusing on the fishing industry. |
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CARACOL FESTIVAL - January 16 - Glorietta 4 Park Makati City, Metro Manila
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| Official Festival of the City of Makati by virtue of resolution No. 251 of Jan. 21, 1991 displaying the call of the local Government for the protection and conservation of our ecology. |
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BANSUDANI FESTIVAL/FEAST OF THE DEVINE SAVIOR - January 17 - Bansud, Mindoro Oriental
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| A thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest which coincides with town fiesta. It features dances and cultural presentations by schools and barangay communities. |
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SADSAD SA KALYE - January 19 - Janiuay, Iloilo
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| “Sadsad Sa Kalye” is a dynamic mass presentation expressing the beliefs, views, visions and aspirations of the Janiuaynons based upon tradition, historical experiences, and culture of the people of Janiuay. It is a street-dancing affair buoyed by the kaleidoscopic prism of cultured grace and fineness that reflects the embodiment of all that are beautiful in man’s body and soul. “Sadsad” is a native word meaning dance. |
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| PANDOT SA BACOLOD -
January 20 - Bacolod City, Negros Occidental |
| A true to life dramatization depicting the life of Bacoleños during the Spanish times and the life of being a Catholic. |
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| BINULIGAY FESTIVAL -
January 20 - Jamindan, Capiz |
| A cultural and fiesta celebration. |
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| ALTAVAS STO. NIÑO FESTIVAL -
January 21- January 22 - Poblacion Altavas, Aklan |
| This day marked the end of the Fil-American war in Altavas. Since then, January 22 is being celebrated as an Annual Thanksgiving and Armistice Day in Altavas. Later, the date was adopted as its municipal town fiesta. This is the continuation of the joyous celebration of peace when Fil-American war ended in this municipality. |
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| DINAGYANG FESTIVAL -
January 22 - January 23 - Iloilo City |
| A spectacular street merrymaking in honor of the Holy Child Jesus. |
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| FEAST OF OUR LADY OF PEACE AND GOOD VOYAGE -
January 24 - La Carlota City |
| These features cultural shows and traditional fiesta activities like procession, traditional games and cultural presentation. |
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| IBAJAY ATI-ATI MUNICIPAL AND DEVOTIONAL FIESTA -
January 24- January 25 - Ibajay, Aklan |
| A religious feast in honor of its patron saint Sto. Niño, held by transferring the holy image of the patron from Ibajay Cathedral Rectory and enthronement at St. Peter Parish Church, by way of amusing the image from where it was originally discovered and brought to the church. |
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| DINAGSA ATI-ATIHAN FESTIVAL -
January 24- January 30 - Cadiz City, Negros Occidental |
| A revelry from sunrise to sunset, with ceaseless and rhythmic beating of drums. A sea of humanity in cadence with black soot “ati” performing rituals, all in honor of El Señor Sto. Niño. A spectacular fluvial parade where the Infant Jesus is carried aboard a fishing boat around the river, out to sea and back. “Dinagsa” connotes the sudden surge of good things washed ashore, such as the generous catch of fish and other sea foods, which Cadiz is famous for. Throw all cares to the wind as you street dance with gaily-costumed ati-tribes. Be game however if you find your own face painted black by playful ATIS. |
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| SANA-AW FESTIVAL -
January 28 - Jordan, Guimaras |
| Primarily a celebration of the economic endeavor that made Jordan what it is today. Sana-aw also pays tribute to the skillful artisans and the enduring workers in an endearing characterization through dance drama. |
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| HINIRUGYAW FESTIVAL -
January 30- February 6 - Calinog, Iloilo |
| An annual festivity of Calinog’s devotion to Sr. Sto. Niño. It is a nine day event and its activities consist of an opening salvo, food fest, live Sto. Niño contest among young boys not older than seven years old, Search for Lin-ay Kang Hinirugyaw and the contest proper for all participating tribes in three judging areas. |
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| BALOT SA PUTI FESTIVAL -
January 31 - Pateros |
| One of the highlights of the Pateros Town Fiesta celebration |
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| FEBRUARY - EVENTS |
| TINAPAY FESTIVAL -
February 7 - February 13 - Cuenca, Batangas |
| An annual activity conceived by the town as thanksgiving to their patron saint, Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage for a bountiful life. |
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| GULING-GULING FESTIVAL (STREET DANCING) -
February 9 - Paoay, Ilocos Norte |
Exciting and calendrical rites in Paoay where townsfolk and
their guests participate in singing and dancing in the street, dressed in their native costume, the antique and attractive “Abel paoay Kimona” with matching tapis or pandiling, adorned with century old jewelries |
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| FISTAHAN -
February 9- February 15 - Davao City |
| A culinary festival that features Davao''s grilled tuna specialties such as "panga and buntot". |
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| CHINESE NEW YEAR -
February 9 - Region-wide |
| The Chinese community celebrates the Chinese New Year with pomp & color through a dragon dance. |
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| BULANG-BULANG FESTIVAL -
February 9 - San Enrique, Negros Occidental |
| A cultural identity moving high spirited, resilient, an interlude with the life of a cock or rooster, in unity with the nature, an icon of the sportive game of chance and arguably not as a gambling promotion, but basically Filipino Tinobaganon. |
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| CHINESE NEW YEAR -
February 9 - Nationwide |
| The Chinese community celebrates the Chinese New Year with pomp & color through a dragon dance. This parade is performed at the prominent malls and department stores, and the giving of moon cakes. |
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| DAVAO CHINESE NEW YEAR -
February 9- February 17 - Davao City |
| A festive New Year Celebration of the Filipino Chinese Residents |
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| PABALHAS SA TABLAS -
February 11 - Candoni, Negros Occidental |
| The concept of “Pabalhas sa Tablas” originated from the actual history of Candoni, where a group of settlers (composed of Isabeleños, Hinigaranon, Ilonggo, etc.) decided to look for a land in which they can call their own. |
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| TINAGBA FESTIVAL (BOUNTIFUL HARVEST) -
February 11 - Iriga City, Camarines Sur |
| A tradition of the first harvest offering coinciding on the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes. Derived from the early rituals of the ancient Bicolanos offering their harvest to their own gods as a form of thanksgiving and to seek favor for a more bountiful harvest throughout the year. A long parade of colorfully and grandiosely decorated bull and carabao carts, carrying newly harvested crops, ending with a mass before the Emerald Grotto at Calvary Hills. Here all the offerings are blessed, then distributed to indigent families. |
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9TH PHILIPPINE INTL. HOT-AIR BALLOON FIESTA (2005) -
February 11- February 13 -
Omni Aviation Complex, Clark Field, Pampanga |
| YES! Some 30 flying superstars known as hot-air balloons are making their grand performance to treat thousands of people to a three-day air-sporting extravaganza filled only with fun, excitement and friendly competition. |
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| SPRING FESTIVAL (CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR) -
February 11 - Baguio City |
| The Chinese community in Baguio usher in 2005 as the Year of the Wooden Rooster with fireworks and funfare including a parade along the city''s major thoroughfares. |
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| PAMAYPAY NG CALOOCAN FESTIVAL -
February 12 - Caloocan City |
| One of the highlights of the city''s Foundation Day, showcasing the use of teh "Pamaypay"/fan as traditional tool to the surging heat as exhibited in techno-modern folk street dancing competition. |
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| TIBURIN HORSE RACE -
February 12 - Libertad, Pasay City, Metro Manila |
| One of the highlights of the Sta. Clara Feast Day, about 100 horses have been trained to participate in this exciting and thrilling horse race. |
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| FEAST DAY OF STA. CLARA -
February 13 - Pasay City |
| Different activities are lined up in celebration of Sta. Clara’s Feast Day. Some of the highlights include the Serenata and The Tiburin Race. Serenata is a series of rondalla and brass band concerts and a revival of open-air musical performances held at the Sta. Clara patio, while the Tiburin Race is an exciting and thrilling horse-racing at Cementina and Libertad streets. About 100 horses have been trained solely for this event. |
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| LOCAL MEDIA FAMILIARIZATION TOUR -
February 13- February 19 - Cagayan de Oro |
| A one day excursion to media design to update on the new adventure of Cagayan de oro. |
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| BLOOMING HEARTS DAY -
February 14 - Baguio City |
Mass Wedding with longest kissing scene to be held in Baguio City in celebration of Valentine''s Day |
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| AURORA DAY AND SUMAN FESTIVAL -
February 14- February 19 - Baler, Aurora |
Celebration of the foundation of the province of Aurora which celebrated on the very day of birth of the Late Lady Aurora Quezon that coincide with the grandest festival, the Suman Festival. |
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| FESTIVAL OF HEARTS -
February 14 - Tanjay City, Negros Oriental |
In celebration of Valentines, the city tourism council of Tanjay is coming up with a festival of romance showcasing a nightly Harana, Baile ng Bayan, Mass Weddings/Renewal of Vows and coronation of Search for Miss Valentines. |
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| SERENATA -
February 14 - Pasay City |
A series of rondalla and brass band concerts. A revival of open-air concerts held at the patio of Sta. Clara Church. |
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2ND ANNUAL “HARANA: KARANTAHAN NIN PAGRANGA” (A MUSIC FESTIVAL) -
February 14
San Jose, Camarines Sur
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The festival feature local talents and young artists in its effortsa to promote cultural awareness, tourism development and youth empowerment in the District of partido. Highlighted by the Bicol Love Song Choral Competition. Other activities are lined up to drumbeat the affair. |
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| APAYAO PROVINCE 6TH FOUNDATION -
February 14 - Apayao |
A provincial celebration marking the creation of Apayao as a separate province with cultural activities and the trade fairs. |
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| KALINGA PROVINCE 6TH FOUNDATION -
February 14 - Kalinga |
A provincial celebration marking the creation of Kalinga as a separate province with cultural activities and trade fairs featuring the Ulalim. |
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| TAPOK 2005 (HANALULU, HAWAII) -
February 17- February 20 - Cagayan de Oro |
| A grand gathering of Filipinos particularly coming from various parts of Northern Mindanao who for a reunion and forum on the Regions development ; a prelude to Duaw Cagayan in 2006 project of DOT |
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| BICOL REGIONAL TOURISM COUNCILS ASSEMBLY -
February 18- February 19 - Naga City |
| A gathering of all tourism stakeholders to agree on a cooperative program and synchronized efforts that would trigger the response towards a unified and sustainable regional tourism development. |
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| AP’YAAN FESTIVAL -
February 18- February 20 - Jose Abad Santos, Davao del Sur |
| Founding Anniversary of the creation of the municipality; agri-trade fair and civic military parade |
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| PHIPPINE MILITARY ACADEMY ALUMNI HOMECOMING -
February 18- February 19 -
PMA, Baguio City |
| Annual gathering of military officers and their families in Baguio who graduated from PMA, the premier military school which trains the elite corps of the Armed Forces of the Philippines |
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| BABAYLAN FESTIVAL (RITUALS) -
February 19 - Bago City, Negros Occidental |
| A festival newly conceptualized by the City of Bago and celebrated during the Charter Anniversary every 19th of February. Babaylan Festival is based on the rituals performed by the Babaylans, like rituals on marriage, baptism, healing, harvest and others. Babaylans get their healing powers from the unseen spirits. |
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| ILOILO PARAW REGATTA -
February 19- February 20 - Iloilo City |
| An exciting race among outriggers in the strait between Guimaras and Iloilo City. |
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| KALILANGAN FESTIVAL 2005 -
February 19- February 27 - General Santos City |
| Celebrates the "friendly co-existence with all the people of General Santos City". Activities include agro-industrial trade fair, cultural presentation, culinary arts contest, Pagana, Kulintangan, ethnic musical instrument competition and Kidig-Kidig sa Dalan. |
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| BALSAHAN FESTIVAL -
February 20 - Sibunag, Guimaras |
| Balsahan is Sibunag’s way of immortalizing the mystical Sibunag river which snakes its way through most of the town’s barangays. A major geographical feature of the town, the river holds many interesting myths and legends that are sure to tickle one’s imagination, and whet one’s appetite to unravel its secrets. Use the balsa in your trek for some satisfying discoveries – you will be pleasantly rewarded. |
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| ASINAN FESTIVAL -
February 20 - San Lorenzo, Guimaras |
| Marvel at how the ordinary salt has gravitated the people of San Lorenzo into an annual gathering with all the delicious trimmings of specialty products. Not everything in the Asinan festival is salty though, as there are the spicy seafoods, the juicy citrus, the crispy nuts. With the proper blend of the unique hospitality and the natural smiles of the people and one will hunger for more of the Asinan spectacle. |
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| CEBU X INTERNATIONAL FURNITURE AND FURNISHING EXHIBITION -
February 20- February 28 - Cebu |
| With Cebu X promoting Cebu as the Design Destination in Asia, an exhibition is scheduled by the end of February showcasing Asia’s best furniture designs expertly executed by master craftsmen. |
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| MUTYA NG CARAGA -
February 20 - Urios College Gym, Butuan City |
| This beauty search is one of the highlights of the annual celebration of the founding of the Caraga Region. |
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CEBU X INTERNATIONAL FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS EXHIBITION -
February 21- February 27
Cebu City, Cebu |
| With Cebu X promoting Cebu as the Design Destination in Asia, an exhibition is scheduled by the end of February showcasing Asia’s best furniture designs expertly executed by master craftsmen. |
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| CARAGA ANNIVERSARY -
February 23- February 25 - CARAGA |
| A grand celebration of the creation of CARAGA Region |
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| 60TH ANNIVERSARY WORLD WAR II -
February 23- September 3 - WW II Sites |
| 60th Anniversary of WW II "A Salute to Valor" |
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| SIBUG-SIBUG FESTIVAL -
February 23 - Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Highlighted by colorful ethnic street dancing with rituals depicting good harvest, wedding and healing rituals. |
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| CARAGA ANNIVERSARY -
February 23- February 25 - Caraga Region/Regionwide |
| A grand celebration on the creation of the CARAGA Region. |
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| ARAW NG ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY -
February 24 - Zamboanga Sibugay |
| A civic-military parade kicks off the celebration. Agri-trade fair, sports competition, cultural presentation and selection of Bb. Zamboanga Sibugay are also held. |
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| CEBU CITY CHARTER DAY -
February 24 - Cebu City |
| In celebration of Cebu City''s Charter Day, related activities like civic parade, cultural presentations attended by Cebu Officials and guests at the Cebu city hall. |
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| 3RD MINDANAO DIVE CONGRESS/FIESTA -
February 24- February 25 -| Davao City Samal |
| A gathering of diving enthusiasts, promotion of dive areas, exhibits, fun dives, aqua sports competition, scubasura; discovery dive; scuba lessons; concert for a cause; dive safari |
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| ADIVAY 2005 -
February 25 - La Trinidad, Bengued |
| The maiden launching of an annual Agri Tourism Trade Fair featuring the various products of the BLIST area which will complement the activity highlights of Panagbenga 2005. Adivay which means "fun" will be held in La Trinidad Benguet. |
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| PANAGBENGA - BAGUIO FLOWER FESTIVAL -
February 26- February 27 - Baguio City |
| Also known as the Baguio Flower Festival, it will be the 10th holding of this annual event which will showcase the City of Baguio as a City of Flowers. The Floral Street Parade will be held on February 26 and the Floral Float Parade on February 27. |
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| DIA DELA CIUDAD DE ZAMBOANGA -
February 26 - Zamboanga City |
| A celebration to honor the historical event when Zamboanga was converted into chartered city. Activities include street dancing, cultural dance festival and a regatta. |
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| HIL-O - HIL-O FESTIVAL -
February 26- February 28 - Maayon, Capiz |
| A cultural and fiesta celebration. |
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| ITIK-ITIK FESTIVAL -
February 27 - Pasig City, Metro Manila |
The Itik-Itik Festival is held every last Sunday of February in
Brgy. Kalawaan. Men, women and children take part in the activities and merrymaking. The significant event is not only limited to colorful activities, sumptuous food, revelry and fun, but also draws people closer to God and to one another. It is a rich showcase of Filipino culture and tradition usually celebrated on the Feasts of the barangay’s beloved patroness, St. Martha. |
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| MANIAMBUS FESTIVAL -
February 27 - Negros Occidental |
| "Maniambus" is a Visayan term meaning to strike with a club because its coastal waters were them beaming with fish that catching could be done simply by clubbing. |
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| SAMBAYAN FESTIVAL -
February 28- March 31 - Tobias Fornier, Antique |
| A celebration of rites called samba/paned. This describe two kinds of rituals, one held on the hills (or mountains) and other held along the seacoast perform to ask for rain, to thank the ancestral spirit for good harvest. |
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| MARCH - EVENTS |
| PASAYAW FESTIVAL -
March 7- March 12 - Canlaon City, Negros Oriental |
| A combined word of “Pasalamat Pinaagi sa Sayaw” (a thanksgiving through dance). This Pasayaw expresses the joys and jubilations in praise and thanksgiving to the Almighty God through the intercession of St. Joseph. The “PASAYAW STREET DANCING & PARADE” is participated in by 12 contingents from the 12 barangays dancing to the uniform LATIN BEAT followed by a SHOWDOWN competition at 6:00 PM at the city gym. |
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| PANAGTAGBO FESTIVAL -
March 7 - Tagum City |
| Coincides with the city of Tagum’s founding anniversary. It aptly describes a celebration in the city where Tagumeños met Tagumeños from all walks of life in one occasion and setting since the city of Tagum is a crossroad business center in the northern part of Southern Mindanao. |
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| ARYA! ABRA FESTIVAL (Bamboo rafting) -
March 07 - 11 - Bangued, Abra |
| Abra's biggest festival highlights of which are "Karerakit" bamboo rafting along Calaba River and Tinguan Festival of the tribal natives of Abra. |
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| NATIONAL WOMEN'S MONTH CELEBRATION EXHIBIT -
March 8- March 12 - Clamshell I, Intramuros, Manila
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| A weeklong exhibit organized by the National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women (NCRFW) showcasing numerous products and services in celebration of the National Women''s Month. |
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| HOLISTIC FESTIVAL -
March 9- March 11 - Villa Jireh, Labrador, Pangasinan |
| Projects Pangasinan as a health tourism destination with focus on wellness & lifestyle change from the holistic approach. Converging multi-sectoral groups: Eco-Defense Movement, Fishermen/Farmers Association, Tourism. |
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| 102ND BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF LATE PRESIDENT JOSE P. LAUREL -
March 9 - Tanauan, Batangas |
| A yearly celebration commemorating the birth of President Jose P. Laurel. |
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| ARAW NG DABAW CELEBRATION -
March 10- March 16 - Davao City |
| Davao celebrates its birthday in a grand gala fashion befitting the largest city in Mindanao. The Araw ng Dabaw festivities come complete with a jam-packed, seven-day schedule of trade fairs and cultural presentations. There''s also a colorful civic-military parade and a citywide beauty pageant, featuring the smartest, most charming ladies this side of the islands. |
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| PINTADOS DE PASI FESTIVAL -
March 13 - Passi City, Iloilo |
| A festival depicting the history of Passi through “pintados” as a colorful celebration of how Passi got its name, as influenced by the Spanish regime. It also coincides with their Foundation Day commemorating the conversion of Passi as a component city. The festival’s main features include the parade and competition of Tribes, Carosa Parada, Pinta Carabao, Search for Bb. Pintados de Pasi, Laro ng Lahi, Binayle sa Kalye, Drum & Lyre Competition, Food Festival |
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| STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL - March 14- March 20 - La Trinidad, Benguet |
| The municipality of La Trinindad in Benguet, known as the Strawberry Capital of the Philippines, will feature the baking of the largest strawberry cake including a trade fair on strawberry products and cutflowers. |
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| HOMONHON LANDING -
March 16 | Homonhon, Eastern Samar
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| Commemoration of the discovery of the Philippines by Ferdinand Magellan. |
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| LUGAHAIT FESTIVAL -
March 16 - Lugait, Misamis Oriental
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| A local festival celebrating the rich history and the founding of the municipality of Lugait through native street dancing, showcase of agricultural products, and other colorful cultural performances |
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| BUTUAN-CHINA TRADE MISSION -
March 17 - Butuan City |
| Commemoration of the first Butuan-China Trade Mission |
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| MAYON CONQUEST -
March 18- March 20 - Albay |
| A mountain expedition to the country’s most popular volcano, MT. MAYON to be participated in by mountain-climbing enthusiast aimed to develop mountain climbing as a safe, enjoyable and environment-friendly activity. |
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| BANANA FESTIVAL -
March 18- March 19 - Baco, Mindoro Oriental |
| A celebration of its abundance of banana. It features banana cook fest and a banana (saba) inspired street dancing competition and beauty pageant. this coincides with the town fiestain honor of St. Joseph. |
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| SOLI-SOLI FESTIVAL -
March 18 - San Francisco, Camotes Island, Cebu
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| Named after the Soli-Soli plant which abounds around Lake Danao, its freestyle street dancing competition uses soli-soli plant as its dominants material. |
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| TABAK FESTIVAL -
March 19- March 22 - Tabaco City, Albay |
| Held in conjunction with the celebration of the City’s 1st Foundation Anniversary. The festival derived its name from a local word “tabak”, meaning bolo, where the name of the City (Tabaco) was taken from. It’s highlight is a street presentation where participants showcase the legend of the City. Numerous other activities are lined up to drum beat the affair. |
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| SULYOG FESTIVAL -
March 19 - Bongabong, Mindoro Oriental |
| A religious festival in honor of St. Joseph celebrated by way of a Sulyog (Suli and Niyog) Festival done through dances, flats and cultural shows. |
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| SINIGAYAN FESTIVAL -
March 19 - Sagay City |
| An annual celebration & thanksgiving in honor of their patron, St. Joseph, showcasing the best of Sagay - - the arts, culture, products, and its people. Sinigayan concocted from the spherical shell “sigay” which abounds many islets and shores of the city. |
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| SEMANA SANTA AT BALINTOKATOK LA SALETTE SHRINE -
March 20- March 27 - Santiago City |
| Traditional presentation of the passion and death of Christ on a hill and ends at the top where a chapel stands. |
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| SENAKULO / HOLY WEEK RITUALS & PROCESSIONS -
March 20- March 27 -Nationwide |
| A nationwide celebration of Lenten Season |
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| SEMANA SANTA AT IGUIG CALVARY HILLS -
March 20- March 27 -Iguig, Cagayan |
| Traditional presentation of the passion and death of Christ on an 11 hectare rolling terrain of the larger than life size 14 Stations of the Cross. |
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| SEMANA SANTA SA BIKOL -
March 20- March 27 - Calabanga, Camarines Sur |
| A week-long observance of Bicolanos unique religiosity and a pilgrimage to "Amang Hinulid" |
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| ALLAW TA APO SANDAWA (TRIBES HONOR MT. APO) -
March 21- March 26 - Kidapawan City, North Cotabato |
| A gathering of all highlighted tribes in honor of Mt. Apo as the country''s highest peak, it comes as no surprise that Mt. Apo is considered sacred ground. Join the highland tribes of Mindanao to the mountain in this annual gathering. |
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| TURUMBA -
March 21- March 26 - Pakil, Laguna |
| The largest religious activity consisting of 7 fiestas or lupi to commemorate the seven sorrows of Our Lady of Turumba, starting before the Holy Week every nine days thereafter and ends in the month of June and in celebrated with dancing procession. |
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| MORIONES FESTIVAL -
March 21- March 27 - Marinduque |
| A festival of the moriones, colorfuly garbed and masked soldiers and centurions; culminates in the reenactment of the beheading of Longinus. The entire towns of Boac, Mogpog and Gasan are virtually converted into huge stages as the story of Longinus unfolds. |
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| LENTEN WEEK/ "PAGPAPAKO" -
March 21- March 26 - Baler and Casiguran, Aurora |
| Highlighted in every Good Friday at a hilltop of Ermita hill “Pagpapako” celebration. Simultaneous at poblacion procession of different patron saints. |
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| CENAKULO (CAINTA, RIZAL) -
March 21- March 26 - Cainta, Rizal |
| Passion plays called cenaculo are held in various places sll over the Philippines during Holy Week. However in Cainta, Rizal, people take to the streets to witness passion plays participated in by the town folks. |
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| LENTEN OBSERVANCE (SAN PABLO CITY) -
March 21- March 26 - Sn Pablo City, Laguna |
| An impressive array of centuries old religious images owned by Don Escudero. These images are borne by their silver carrozas as an expression of faith of the citizens of San Pablo. |
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| BUHING KALBARYO -
March 21- March 26 - Cebu City, Cebu |
| During the Lenten season, the Buhing Kalbaryo Foundation Inc. will have Lenten presentations |
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| SEMANA SANTA (DIPOLOG CITY) -
March 21- March 26 - Dapitan City |
| Experience spiritual cleansing through sacrifices, i.e. religious rites (reenactment Passion of Jesus) at St. James the Greater Church, procession alongside life-size images of saints on carriages on selected city streets. |
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| BIRTHDAY OF GENERAL EMILIO AGUINALDO -
March 22 - Cavite |
| A celebration commemorating the birth of the First President of the Philippine Republic. |
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| ALIMANGO FESTIVAL -
March 22 - Lala, Lanao del Norte |
| A festival to celebrate "Araw ng Lala" featuring displays of different sizes of alimango (crab). Also features native costumes, dances and cotests depicting and promoting local culture and tradition and fluvial parade passing through unspoiled mangroves. |
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| 19 MARTYRS OF AKLAN -
March 23 - Kalibo, Aklan |
| Celebration dedicated to the 19 martyrs of Aklan who consecrated their lives in the cause of freedom against the colonizers. |
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| SEMANA SANTA AT SILAY CITY -
March 24- March 27 - Silay City |
| Highlights of activities fall on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Black Saturday and Easter Sunday. The Christian Community Theater in coordination with the Silay City Government presents contemporized and stylized version of the sacrifices, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Good Friday procession of the images of Saints made in Italy and crafted by the local artists attract believers and tourists alike. |
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| AGOO SEMANA SANTA -
March 24- March 25 - Agoo, La Union |
| The Holy week celebration, particularly Good Friday, is a display of devoutness and traditional pomp. |
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| MALIBAY CENACULO -
March 24- March 25 - Tanghalang Malibay, Malibay Plaza, Pasay City |
| A 10-day activity commencing with daily performances of particular scenes from the Bible stories. Different scenes are to be performed by Cenaculistas of Pasay. |
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| SUMMER CLIMB AND HOLIDAY TOUR MARAGUSAN 2005 -
March 24- March 27 - Maragusan, Compostela Valley |
| An annual trek to Mount Candalaga, one of the region’s peaks and site of the National Mountaineering Federation of the Philippines. |
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| KATKAT SAKRIPISYO SA 3003 STEPS -
March 24- March 25 - Dipolog City |
| A mountain climbing/trekking activity and via cruces participated in by the Catholic community of Zamboanga del Norte and the neighboring municipalities. |
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| PANAAD -
March 24- March 25 - Camiguin |
| A yearly trek of devotees coming from the neighboring municipalities, cities and provinces in Visayas and Mindanao to Camiguin’s walkway considered the Region’s famous Holy Week site |
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| PASKO SA KASAKIT (SEMANA SANTA SA BANTAYAN) -
March 24 - Bantayan, Cebu |
| A unique mixture of solemn religious rites and local celebration in Bantayan Island where friends of the residents and tourists experience the scenic rites and cool off the summer heat in beautiful white sandy beaches. |
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| LUCKY SUMMER VISITOR/S -
March 24 - Baguio City |
| A special feature of Summer in Baguio Project, this annual event spearheaded by the Baguio Correspondents and Broadcasters Club, will choose the lucky visitors to the Summer Capital of the Philippines and will be afforded prizes that include hosted meals, tours, free accommodations, and other souvenir items. |
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| GIWANG-GIWANG -
March 25 - Binangonan, Rizal |
| It is a play executed every Good Friday by replaying the funeral of Jesus Christ through a procession. Due to the influx of tourists, devotes and other people trying to touch the “Sepulkro”, it sways, hence, Giwang-giwang. People searching for an amulet or anting-anting to join this religious activity. |
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| PAGTALTAL SA GUIMARAS -
March 25 - Jordan, Guimaras |
| Lenten Presentation on the hillside of Jordan with locals as actors. This ala-Oberrammergau Passion Play has been attracting locals and tourists whose visit usually culminates in the trek to “Balaan Bukid”. |
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| CUTUD LENTEN RITES -
March 25 - San Pedro Cutud, San Fernando, Pampanga |
| A re-enactment of Christ''s passion and death. |
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| PAMALANDONG HA PALO -
March 25 - Palo, Leyte |
| Dramatic re-enactment of Christ''s sufferings on the cross. |
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| LIVE STATIONS OF THE CROSS AT SAN CARLOS CITY -
March 25 - San Carlos City, Negros Occidental |
| A live reenactment of the 14 Stations of the Cross along the main thoroughfares of the city. |
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| PAGTALTAL IN BAROTAC VIEJO -
March 25 - Barotac Viejo, Iloilo |
| A yearly depiction of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. |
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| KALBARYO -
March 25 - San Vicente Ferrer Parish Bgy. La Granja, La Carlota City |
| Live re-enactment of the 7 last words held on Good Friday at the Hills of Bgy. La Granja. The Kalbaryo, being a community based and multi-sectoral theatrical showcase makes a total distinction in translating the promise of Christ’s most liberating resurrection. |
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| PAGHUKOM -
March 25 - Calinog, Iloilo |
| Lenten presentation depicting the judgment, crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. |
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| KAPIYA DISPLAY AND PASYON SINGING CONTEST -
March 25 - Santa Barbara, Iloilo |
| A Kapiya or tableau of the 14 Stations of the Cross is set-up in strategic places all over the town where the procession would pass through. This tableau would either be composed of human characters or art works. On Good Friday, people would go around the town to witness the judging of the most unique and beautiful Kapiya along with the most authentic Pasyon (Passions of Christ) Singing. |
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| CUARESMA -
March 26- March 27 - San Jose, Antique |
| The center celebration is replete with theater practice: from Domingo de Ramos (Palm Sunday) to Paskwa kang Pagkabanhaw (Easter Sunday). It is a one week theatrical events where there is a street pageantry where the dramatic persons are composed of antiquated life-sized images of saints on pasos decorated with flower. |
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| LENTEN FESTIVAL OF HERBAL PREPARATION -
March 26 - San Antonio, Siquijor |
| A time when herbalists from all over Visayas and Mindanao participate in a ritual known as "Tang-Alap". |
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| TORUGPO -
March 26 - Carigara, Leyte |
| Carabao and horse fights. |
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| SALUBONG (ANGONO, RIZAL) -
March 26- March 27 - Angono, Rizal |
| Black Saturday is highlighted by 3-hour presentation of “Vigilia na Muling Pagkabuhay” at the patio of the church. On Easter Sunday, a celebration is held of the reunion of the Risen Christ with Virgin Mary is reenacted. It is facilitated by young girl inside an inverted giant paper flower suspended the removal of the mourning veil from Mary’s head by a from bamboo trellis. The petals are mechanically opened by giant toy birds to reveal the girl inside. It is then followed by a religious dancing of young ladies called “Kapitana” and “Tenyenta”, to the tune of “Bati”. |
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| KABANHAWAN FESTIVAL -
March 27 - Minglanilla, Cebu |
| Showcases the "SUGAT" in which the town is known for many years since. This year, the celebration will be more grand followed by a day long games and entertainment tht highlights the endowment of Minglanilla in history, trade and arts. |
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| HALADAYA FESTIVAL -
March 27- April 3 - Daan Bantayan, Cebu |
| Is celebrated every Easter Sunday and ends with a streetdancing on the seventh day after Easter. Haladaya means "Halad kang Datu Daya", the leader of the first Malayan settlers in Daan Bantayan. |
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| SUNDUAN HA CARIGARA -
March 27 - Carigara, Leyte |
| Cultural/social activities and float parade held on Easter Sunday. |
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| MANOK NI SAN PEDRO FESTIVAL -
March 27 - San Pedro, Laguna |
| Grand parade of various and colorful floats participated in by both government and private sectors while the tribal groups aggressively partakes on street dancing with numerous tribal participants lined-up alternately with floats. |
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| KISI-KISI FESTIVAL -
March 27- March 31 - Negros Occidental |
| Kisi Kisi Dance Parade is a dance parade which stands for the way fishes flip-flops and twitches as they are hauled during the bountiful harvest. It starts at 1:00 in the afternoon where participating groups wear costumes and headdresses adorned with multi-colored shells & fish nets while props include bamboo poles and baskets used for fishing. Before the dance parade a re-enactment of the Sinulod is being shown wherein the town’s patron Sr. Sto. Niño saved the village from the moro raids. |
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| SUGAT -
March 27 - San Carlos, Negros Occ. |
| A religious procession that depicts the meeting of the resurrected Jesus Christ and His mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is usually celebrated every dawn of Easter Sunday. |
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| HUDAS-HUDAS -
March 27 - San Jose, Antique |
| Initiated by the Aglipayan Church since the seventies. The people gather in the town plaza to hang Judas and burned the effigy done on Black Saturday. In this spectacle, the people are reminded of Judas’ treachery and they all participate in “executing” him. |
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| BANTAYAN FESTIVAL -
March 27- March 31 - Guimbal, Iloilo |
| A celebration of the birth of a new history and culture of the people of Guimbal as a tribute and reverence to the triumphant struggle of its ancestors for meaningful existence.The magic of the Gimba (drum) and the Bantayan (watchtower) are the major features of the festival. The festival also features dance drama, drum, float & street dancing competition, cultural shows, beauty pageant, paraw & boat racing, fluvial parade, musical concerts and many other presentations. |
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SALUBONG (EASTER VIGIL) AND PASKO NG PAGKABUHAY (FEAST OF THE RESURRECTION
March 27 - Barangay San Dionisio, Parañaque City |
| The Easter festivity unfolds at dawn around five o’clock with a procession heralding the resurrection of Christ and his reunion with Mary. While the molded images of Mother and Son are placed side by side, a little girl dressed up like an angel replace the Blessed Virgin’s black veil of grief and mourning with a white one as the Osana, a hymn of praise and adoration endemic to Parañaque, is sung. |
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SIARGAO INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN BIKE CUP -
March 27- March 31
General Luna, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte
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| An annual international competition which is open for all local and foreign bikers. |
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| TABACCO FESTIVAL -
March 28- March 29 - Candon City, Ilocos Sur |
| Annual festival to promote major industry of the city “Tobacco.” |
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| KATKAT SA DIPOLOG -
March 28- April 3 - Dipolog City |
| An annual activity at the mountain ranges of Dipolog City’s Linabo Peak and the Sungkilaw Falls area. This is participated in by mountaineers and nature trekkers, which is to be held every summer season in Dipolog City. |
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| GAWAGAWAY-YAN FESTIVAL -
March 30- April 13 - Cauayan City |
| Celebrates the cityhood of the City of Canayan in Isabela Province; activities include cultural shows, trade shows, parades and street dancing and variety shows, etc. |
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| SINUGDAN/COMMEMORATION OF THE FIRST CHRISTIAN MASS -
March 31 - Limasawa Island, Southern Leyte |
| Commemoration of the first mass in the Philippines held by the Spaniards. |
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| FIRST EASTER MASS CELEBRATION -
March 31 - Butuan City |
| A re-enactment of Magellan's landing and planting of the cross on March 21, 1521 at Mazaua, Butuan City. |
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| “3RD ASEAN PARAGAMES VISMIN ELIMINATION GAMES” -
April 7- April 9 - Zamboanga City |
| Paralethics from Visayas and Mindanao will converge in Zamboanga City for a three-day sports competition. Champions in this event will then compete in the 3rd ASEAN Paragames to be held in Manila in December 2005. |
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| KATKAT SA DIPOLOG -
March 28- April 3 - Dipolog City |
| An annual activity at the mountain ranges of Dipolog City’s Linabo Peak and the Sungkilaw Falls area. This is participated in by mountaineers and nature trekkers, which is to be held every summer season in Dipolog City. |
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| GAWAGAWAY-YAN FESTIVAL -
March 30- April 13 - Cauayan City |
| Celebrates the cityhood of the City of Canayan in Isabela Province; activities include cultural shows, trade shows, parades and street dancing and variety shows, etc. |
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SINUGDAN/COMMEMORATION OF THE FIRST CHRISTIAN MASS -
March 31
Limasawa Island, Southern Leyte |
| Commemoration of the first mass in the Philippines held by the Spaniards. |
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| FIRST EASTER MASS CELEBRATION -
March 31 - Butuan City |
| A re-enactment of Magellan's landing and planting of the cross on March 21, 1521 at Mazaua, Butuan City. |
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| APRIL - EVENTS |
| KATKAT SA DIPOLOG -
March 28- April 3 - Dipolog City |
| An annual activity at the mountain ranges of Dipolog City’s Linabo Peak and the Sungkilaw Falls area. This is participated in by mountaineers and nature trekkers, which is to be held every summer season in Dipolog City. |
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| GAWAGAWAY-YAN FESTIVAL
- March 30- April 13 -Cauayan City |
| Celebrates the cityhood of the City of Canayan in Isabela Province; activities include cultural shows, trade shows, parades and street dancing and variety shows, etc. |
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| SINUGDAN/COMMEMORATION OF THE FIRST CHRISTIAN MASS -
March 31 - Limasawa Island, Southern Leyte |
| Commemoration of the first mass in the Philippines held by the Spaniards. |
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| FIRST EASTER MASS CELEBRATION -
March 31 - Butuan City |
| A re-enactment of Magellan's landing and planting of the cross on March 21, 1521 at Mazaua, Butuan City. |
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| ARAW NG KAGITINGAN -
April 9 - Mt Samat, Bataan |
| The fall of Bataan is commemorated every year. Top government officials, Japanese and American WW II veterans including their Filipino counterparts and visitors go to Mt. Samat to participate at the annual rites held to honor the bravery of the soldiers who fought for the defense of Bataan. |
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| PANA-AD SA NEGROS (GRAND CELEBRATION) -
April 12- April 21 - Bacolod City, Negros Occidental |
| Is the "festival of all festivals" in the province. It is a week-long summer event that brings together the towns and cities in Negros Occidental in one big showcase of handicrafts, products, tourism attractions, and local festivals. Festivities include trade and food fairs, garden show, golf tournament, singing and songwriting competitions, beauty pageant, and a fiesta presentation featuring the festival of each town and city in a colorful and jubilant presentation at the Pana-ad Park and Stadium |
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| CONQUER MT. APO -
April 13 - 20 - Mt. Apo, Davao City |
| An annual sumer climb to Mt. Apo, the country's highest peak. |
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| BANCATHON SA MAGNAGA -
April 13 - Pantukan, Comval |
| An annual motorized banca race among fisherman of the region within waters of Magnaga offering huge cash prizes |
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| 5TH NATIONAL CAVING CONGRESS -
April 13- April 17 - San Miguel, Baggao, Cagayan |
| The Congress aims to foster relationship among cavers in the country and to help develop the knowledge and attitude of the community on the Tourism Industry. The Sierra Madre Outdoor Club and Sang-at Salug Outdoor Club are pioneering outdoor groups in region 02 are collaborating for the event. |
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| PAHIMIS FESTIVAL -
April 15 - Amadeo, Cavite
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| A Festival that revives the coffee industry |
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| ANGKAN-ANGKAN -
April 16 - Marikina City, Metro Manila |
| Ka-angkan is the Feast of Clans being celebrated during the Cityhood Anniversary of Marikina. The feast is being celebrated as a tribute to the native residents of the city since they were the ones who formed the community and shaped the city’s own culture and tradition. |
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| SUNDUAN -
April 16 - Pasig City, Metro Manila |
| A colorful procession of 2 barangays which hold their respective fiestas every other year, sharing one patron saint - Sta. Rosa de Lima. The image is fetched by the celebrating barangay from the other barangay. |
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| TAMPISAW FESTIVAL (EARTH DAY CELEBRATION) -
April 16- April 18 - Concepcion, Iloilo |
| A 3-day annual festivity to commemorate the Earth Day Celebration which features fluvial parade, tree-planting and other environment educational activities. |
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| SINABALU FESTIVAL -
April 16- April 30 - Rizal, Cagayan |
| Celebrates the town fiesta of Rizal highlighting the Malaweg ancestry and cooking of glutinous rice on bamboos; showcasing the culture in songs and dances. |
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| TANDUYONG FESTIVAL -
April 17 - San Jose City, Bulacan |
| A parade to give thanks for a good harvest participated by various barangays and establishments in colorful costumes and instead of marching, dance in the street. |
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| OBANDO FERTILITY RITES -
April 17- May 19 - Obando, Bulacan |
| Childless couples, praying that they bear children, do the "fertility dance" on the streets of Obando. The fiesta is observed in honor of Sta. Clara, San Pascual and Virgen de Salambao. |
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| TUNGOH AD HUNGDUAN -
April 18 - 24 - Hungduan, Ifugao |
| A cultural fiesta of the Ifugaos of Hungduan which features ethnic games, rituals, arts and crafts-oriented activities. |
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| COCOWAYAN FESTIVAL 2005 -
April 20- April 25 - Isabela City |
| Beauty pageant, street dances and trade fair of coconut and bamboo products which abound in Isabela, characterize this festival. |
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| BANKARERA -
April 21 - Penablanca, Cagayan |
| Boat rowing race at the clear waters of the Pinacanuan River within the Callao Caves Tourist Zone |
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| KINULOB FESTIVAL -
April 21- April 25 - Mabini, Batangas |
| Kinulob Festival gives recognition to the local native chicken raisers. Kinulob is one way of cooking the whole chicken with unique presentation. Street dance competition, mini band exhibition, cultural presentation and Mutya ng Mabini pageant are some of the highlights of the festival. |
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| ANGKAN-ANGKAN -
April 16 - Marikina City, Metro Manila |
| Ka-angkan is the Feast of Clans being celebrated during the Cityhood Anniversary of Marikina. The feast is being celebrated as a tribute to the native residents of the city s |
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