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Showing posts with label List of Festivals in the Philippines. Show all posts
Showing posts with label List of Festivals in the Philippines. Show all posts

Monday, 9 March 2020

Catbalogan City's Manaragat Festival was spectacular

Image of Manaragat Festival.
Manaragat Festival is an annual festivities celebrated for the whole month of August to pay homage to their Patrol Saint - Senyor Bartolome, whose feast day falls on the 24th of the mentioned month. Catbalogan City celebrated its more than 400 years of establishment as the capital of the whole island of Samar; from a small fishing village in 1616 to a promising city in Eastern Visayas. Most of all, this festival is an ongoing call for people to remain resilient despite the odds and to keep moving forward.

Thursday, 5 March 2020

Higantes Festival, Angono

Higantes Festival, Angono

About Higantes Festival

Celebrated every November in Angono, Rizal, the Higantes Festival is a vibrant display of art, culture, and devotion. Known as the “Art Capital of the Philippines,” Angono comes alive with towering papier-mâché giants, colorful street parades, and lively performances that honor San Clemente, the town’s patron saint.

Wednesday, 4 March 2020

Giant Lantern Festival, Pampanga

Giant Lantern Festival

About Giant Lantern Festival

Every December, the city of San Fernando, Pampanga, comes alive with dazzling lights during the Giant Lantern Festival. Known as the “Christmas Capital of the Philippines,” the festival showcases massive, intricately designed lanterns that symbolize hope, unity, and the vibrant creativity of Pampagueños.

Monday, 29 April 2019

Aliwan Fiesta

Aliwan Fiesta

About Aliwan Fiesta

Aliwan Fiesta, or Aliwan Festival, is an annual event where colorful festivals from different regions in the Philippines gather in one area to compete for the coveted title. Having said that, Aliwan Fiesta is known as the "festival of all the festivals in the Philippines." Aside from the given title, the winners will also bring home cash prizes and many more. This event has a huge contribution to Philippine tourism because it is the best way to let the world know, or the universe rather, that those festivals are More Fun in the Philippines. Anyways, Aliwan has a series of events, such as the street dance competition, the float parade, and the Reyna ng Aliwan.

Saturday, 29 April 2017

Cinco de Noviembre Festival

Cinco de Noviembre Festival

About Cinco de Noviembre Festival

The Cinco de Noviembre Festival in Negros Occidental is a historic celebration that commemorates the Negrenses’ victorious uprising against Spanish colonizers on November 5, 1898. Centered in Bago City, this festival blends history and heritage through reenactments, exhibits, parades, and cultural performances that honor the bravery of local revolutionaries. More than just a commemoration, it is a proud reminder of the Negrense spirit of freedom and unity.

Inaul Festival

Inaul Festival

About Inaul Festival

The Inaul Festival in Maguindanao is a colorful celebration that highlights the artistry and cultural pride of the Maguindanaon people through the intricate weaving of Inaul fabric. This handwoven textile, known for its vibrant patterns and deep symbolism, takes center stage during the festival with street dances, parades, cultural shows, and exhibits that showcase the province’s heritage. It’s not just a festival—it’s a living expression of tradition, unity, and identity.