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.
Bugkosan Festival, also called Bugkosan sa Isla Festival, is a founding anniversary of Dinagat Islands, Philippines held every 3rd of December. A province-wide fest, it is a joyful celebration of solidarity of its seven towns and bayanihan, a community spirit where people come together and take part in a community project. History of Bugkosan Festival […]
Sambuokan Festival is a founding anniversary celebration in the city of Mati, Davao Oriental, Philippines held every 29th of October. It is also a celebration of the ethnic customs and traditions of indigenous people who are residents of the city. It is a week-long celebration. History of Sambuokan Festival Sambuokan Festival comes from the word […]
Kadagayaan Festival is a founding anniversary celebration in the province of Davao del Norte, Philippines held every 1st of July. A week-long celebration, it is a gathering of all localities, their proud customs and traditions, into one province-wide festivity. It also showcases the beauteous tourist spots, natural resources, and vibrant cultures of Muslim, Christians, and […]
Bulawan Festival is a founding anniversary celebration and a festival of the gold-mining industry of the province of Davao de Oro, Philippines held every March 8th.The date is usually a nonworking special holiday in the province through presidential proclamations for the past few years such as in 2021 and 2022. A week-long celebration, it is […]
Kalivungan Festival is a cultural and harvest festival, a celebration of indigenous people, and a founding anniversary celebration in the province of Cotabato, Philippines. A week-long celebration, it is observed every 1st of September, which is declared as a nonworking holiday in the province. History of Kalivungan Festival Kalivungan Festival comes from the word kalivungan, […]
Regada Festival is an annual water, environmental, and religious festival in the city of Cavite, Philippines. It is held in honor of the feast of St. John the Baptist, locally known as San Juan Bautista, every 24th of June. It is a week-long festival that is popular for street parties where water is thrown at […]
Catandungan Festival is a cultural and religious festival as well as a founding anniversary celebration that is held in the province of Catanduanes, Philippines every October 26. It is held in honor of Our Lady of La Naval. A province-wide observance, it is a remembrance of the historic creation of the province on October 26, […]
CAPIZtahan is a cultural and food festival, founding anniversary, and memorial celebration in the province of Capiz in the island of Panay Philippines held every April 15th. It is a gathering of the cultural festivals of the constituent localities of the province, a celebration of its rich cultural heritage, and a community affair that aims […]
Lanzones Festival is a cultural and fruit festival held in the province of Camiguin, Philippines in the third week of October. It celebrates lazones, a fruit that the province is famous for. A week-long festivity, it is scheduled in time for the harvest season of the fruit. Camiguin also celebrates the Panaad every Holy Week […]
Kaogma Festival is a religious festival and a founding anniversary celebration in Camarines Sur, Philippines every May 27th. It is a summertime province-wide festivity that remembers the creation of Camarines Sur as a province. A week-long celebration, it is the biggest festival in Camarines Sur and popular by its tagline, “The Hottest Festival in the […]