Fiestas In The Philippines
Mati, the capital of Davao Oriental, is known for its “sleeping dinosaur” (visible upon passing the eight-kilometer winding road of Barangay Badas), extra-white Provincial Capitol (nestled on the hilltop overlooking Pujada Bay), and white-sand beaches with crystal clear blue waters. Incoming search terms:blue waters in matimati davao oriental philippines seaside restaurantmati travel timewhen is sambiokan [...]
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This year marked the 10th Burdang Lumban Festival that commenced with the Misa ng Pasasalamat at the San Sebastian Parish Church. The Trade Fair and Exhibit followed immediately where local producers displayed a collection of intricately embroidered and hand-painted items, including the iconic barong Tagalog, baro’t saya, tablecloths, handkerchiefs, and bridal accessories. Incoming search terms:lumban [...]
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Presidential Order 1906 was signed by former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo declaring October as “National Indigenous People’s Month”, a period of celebrating the country’s unique people, their rich culture, and traditions. Different ethnic groups from the whole country gather to bridge the gap between their cultural differences by showcasing their ancient old rituals, songs, and dances.
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Parada ng Lechon The lechon or whole roast pig is a typical part of a Filipino fiesta table. Every June, locals of Balayan and Batangas give the practice a turnaround by holding a Lechon Festival which features a parade of golden and crispy roasted pigs creatively decorated in floats and in funny costumes. The delicious [...]
Pahiyas Festival Every May, houses along the old streets of Lucban are decorated with bright and colorful wafers of rice called kiping. The Pahiyas Festival is an annual competition between Lucbanins and it is also an agricultural thanksgiving festival in honor of San Isidro Labrador, patron saint of farmers. The festival never fails to surprise [...]
Guling-Guling Festival Introduced by friars in the 16th century, Ilocos townsfolk celebrate their last day of merriment before the Lenten season. On this day. Ilocanos are cleansed of their sins by having themselves marked with the sign of the cross on the forehead using white rice flour. The festival is held on the Tuesday before [...]