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.
Diyandi Festival is the cultural and religious festival in the town of Balingasag, Misamis Oriental, Philippines every third Monday of January. It is organized in honor of Sto. Niño. It is also called Balingasag’s Sinulog festivity. The word diyandi means celebration. The Diyandi Festival is a way for the people of Balingasag to express their […]
Sakay-Sakay Festival is a cultural and religious festival in the city of Maasin, Southern Leyte, Philippines every third Sunday of January. It is held as an expression of gratitude and devotion to Sto. Niño. The city has been conducting an annual observance of the feast of Sto. Niño every year. It is a localized version […]
Pasalamat Festival is a cultural and religious festival in the city of Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines every third Sunday of January. It is held in honor of Sto. Niño and as a city-wide cultural affair that celebrates tradition and identity. In some years, the third Sunday of January is declared a special non-working holiday. […]
Festival de Navidad is the annual Christmas festival in the city of Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines the entire month of December. The city of Zamboanga has a yearly Christmas tradition. Tourism Promotions Board dubbed this yuletide season event in Zamboanga City as Hanging of the Green, and for years it’s been called Pascua na […]
Agoo Day is the founding anniversary celebration in the town of Agoo, La Union, Philippines every 8th of December. It is also a non-working holiday in the entire municipality. It is also simultaneous with Dalyasat Festival. The town also celebrates in summertime the more popular event, the Dinengdeng Festival. History of Agoo Day Agoo Day […]
Sinadya Festival is a Christmas, cultural, and religious festival in Roxas City, the capital of the province of Capiz, Philippines every December 8. It is conducted in honor of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, the patroness of the city. In some years, it was called Sinadya sa Halaran Festival in collaboration with the provincial government […]
Kamundagan Festival is a Christmas festival in the city of Naga, Camarines Sur, Philippines every month of December. Its month-long calendar includes both the advent and yuletide seasons. History of Kamundagan Festival Kamundagan Festival began within the term of then Mayor Jesse Robredo in 1992. It comes from the word kamundagan that means birth. The […]
Kahumayan Festival is the yearly rice, Christmas, and religious festival in the town of Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte, Philippines every December 2. A week-long affair, it is a celebration of the production of rice in the town as well as an annual fiesta of its patron, St. Francis Xavier. History of Kahumayan Festival Kahumayan Festival […]
Christmas Symbol Festival, as the name suggests, is a yuletide celebration in the city of Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Philippines every month of December. It starts from the first day of December to the first week of January. The festival has become renowned it is considered the Grandest Christmas Village and the city is called the […]
Mangga Festival is a fruit festival and yearly founding anniversary celebration in the village of Kalunasan in Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines every May. History of Mangga Festival Mangga Festival was first mounted in 2012 within the term of barangay chief Nonilon Monares Jr., and it was conducted in the month of June. Its schedule changed […]