The Philippines is known the world over as a place of beautiful natural wonders. It attracts millions of foreign tourists who are drawn to its white sand beaches and pristine waters every year. And it is definitely a must-see destination too for its rich and colorful festivals.
Festivals are called fiesta or piyesta locally. They are crowd-drawing events and a prominent annual cultural experience of every Filipino regardless of class and background. These are celebrations that are conducted everywhere, from national down to the level of barangay (the smallest political unit), all year round that the country is famous for being “fiesta islands”.
Below is the list of top festivals in the Philippines.
Caloocan City Founding Anniversary is the annual celebration of the establishment of the city of Caloocan, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is held every February 16 yearly, a date that is a special non-working holiday in the city by virtue of Republic Act 7550 that was approved on May 22, 1992. History of Caloocan City In […]
National Arts Month is celebrated in the Philippines for the entire month of February. History National Arts Month was instituted by President Corazon C. Aquino who signed Proclamation No. 683 on January 28, 1991. The declaration was made in accordance with Article 14 Section 15 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution which reads, “Arts and letters […]
Mandaluyong Cityhood Anniversary, as the name suggests, commemorates the transformation of Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines to a city by virtue of Republic Act No. 7675 every February 9. Furthermore, it is a twin celebration as it commemorates the liberation of the city in 1945. The date is a special working holiday in the city through […]
Kali-Kalihan Festival is the annual celebration of culture, bountiful harvest, martial arts, tradition, and founding anniversary in the town of Don Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental, Philippines every February 9. It commemorates the founding of the town by virtue of Batas Pambansa Bilang 336 in 1983. In addition, it pays tribute to the ancient Filipino kali […]
Utanon Festival celebrates the culture, food, and agriculture in Dalaguete, a southern town of Cebu, Philippines every February 10. Founded by Mayor Andrade H. Alcantara, considered the father of Utanon Festival, it is an annual thanksgiving for abundant harvest of agricultural produce that the town is known for. It is also organized in conjunction with […]
Tinagba Festival commemorates the pre-Hispanic thanksgiving ritual performed by Bicolano ancestors who offer a portion of their harvest to the gods. It is an annual cultural celebration held in the city of Iriga, Camarines Sur, Philippines every February 11, which also coincides with the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. The date is often a […]
Asin Festival is an annual festival in Dasol, Pangasinan, Philippines that celebrates its salt industry and the people working in the numerous salt-plains that dot the town. It is held every first Saturday of Lent and happens in sync with the religious feast day of the town patron, St. Vincent Ferrer, which takes place every […]
Budbod Kabog Festival celebrates the culture and food in the northern town of Catmon, Cebu, Philippines every February 10. It is the town’s fest that puts a spotlight to its proud product, the namesake cake made of millet called budbod kabog. At the same time, it is also a religious fiesta as it is held […]
Valenzuela City Charter Day commemorates the cityhood of Valenzuela, Metro Manila, Philippines every February 14. It celebrates the historic transformation of the town to a city on February 14, 1998 through Republic Act No. 8526 that was signed by Fidel V. Ramos. The date is a special non-working holiday by virtue of Republic Act No. […]
Parañaque Cityhood Anniversary is held every February 13 in the city of Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is a commemoration of its cityhood that took place on February 13, 1998 by virtue of Republic Act No. 8507. Its culminating activity is called the Grand Sunduan Festival. History of Parañaque City Parañaque, formerly known Palanyag, had […]