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.
Inaul Festival is the biggest cultural festival in the province of Maguindanao del Sur, Philippines. It is held every February 14. It has a week-long calendar with opening activities occurring on the 9th and on some years even earlier. Activities take place in Buluan, the capital of the province. The festival celebrates the fabric-making inaul […]
Araw ng Lanao del Norte is a founding anniversary and cultural festival in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. It happens every July 4th. The date is a holiday in the province by virtue of Republic Act No. 11117 that was passed on October 30, 2018. A week-long celebration, it showcases the culture and […]
Anilag Festival is the cultural and harvest festival in the province of Laguna, Philippines held every first week of March. It is a week-long festival. It is touted as the mother of festivals in the province as it is marked with the gathering of all localities into one celebration, showcasing their history, tourist spots, agricultural […]
Dinengdeng Festival is a cultural, food, and religious festival in the city of Agoo, La Union, Philippines in May 1st. Generally it is a week-long festival. It also commemorates the feast of St. Monica of Hippo, the patron saint of the city. It also marks the season for harvest during summertime. History of Dinengdeng Festival […]
Bodong Festival is a cultural festival and founding anniversary held in the province of Kalinga, Philippines every February 14th. It is a week-long celebration, although there are years when activities start at the first day of February such as in 2020 or even month-long like in 2017. Major activities occurring in the city of Tabuk, […]
Bambanti Festival is an annual cultural and thanksgiving festival in the province of Isabela, Philippines every fourth week of January. A week-long celebration and the biggest festival in the province, it is also known as Isabela’s Scarecrow Festival. It is a multi-awarded event, having garnered the Aliw Award for Best Festivals Practices and Performance from […]
Kannawidan Ylocos is an annual festival that celebrates the founding anniversary of the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines every 2nd of February. A week-long celebration, its activities span from the last few days of January to the first week of February. Major activities occur in Vigan, the capital of the province. The date is also […]
Ilocos Norte Foundation Anniversary, as the name suggests, is a commemoration of the establishment of the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Held every 2nd of February, it has a month-long calendar. However in 2021, organizers cut it down to three days because of the coronavirus pandemic. Its activities are in Laoag City, the capital of […]
Gotad ad Ifugao is a cultural festival and founding anniversary celebration in Ifugao, Philippines that is held every 18th of June annually. A week-long and province-wide affair, it is a fest that is participated by its constituent localities and showcases the proud customs and tradition and indigenous practices of its people. The foundation day is […]
Padul-ong Festival is a religious festival in Borongan City in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines held every September 8th. A weeks-long festival, it is conducted in honor of Nuestra Señora dela Natividad, the patroness of the city. It also coincides with Borongan City Native Pig Lechon Festival. History of Padul-ong Festival Padul-ong Festival comes […]