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.
Dapil Festival is a cultural festival in the municipality of Bangued, the capital of the province of Abra, Philippines every February. It is an annual event showcasing culture, tradition, and agriculture of the municipality, which is known for its sugarcane industry. Etymology Dapil Festival is derived from panagdapil, which is a local word for the […]
Pasinaya Festival is the largest national multi-arts festival in the Philippines. Organized by the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), major activities and events are held at the CCP Complex, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines every first week of February. The festival aims to attract the public, spark their interest in culture and the arts, […]
International Bamboo Organ Festival is a cultural, historical, and music festival held at Las Piñas City, Metro Manila, Philippines every February. It is a celebration of the Spanish colonial-era, wind-powered bamboo organ, a National Cultural Treasure of the Philippines, installed at the St. Joseph Parish Church. Bamboo organ of Las Piñas Las Piñas was inhabited […]
Bacolaodiat is a three-day Chinese New Year event, a cultural festival, and a celebration of Filipino-Chinese community in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines occurring between January 21st and February 20th. It is considered one of the largest Chinese New Year celebrations in the Philippines. The city also celebrates the MassKara Festival every October. Etymology Bacolaodiat […]
Panuhug Festival is a cultural and religious festival in Santa Fe, Bantayan Island, Cebu, Philippines held every January 15. As one of the festivals in Pasigarbo sa Sugbo, it celebrates the shell craft industry that the town is known for, and its schedule coincides with the religious fiesta of the devotion to Sto. Niño. History […]
Children’s Festival is the annual religious festival held in Tanjay City, Negros Oriental, Philippines every January 31. It is held in the devotion and in honor of Sto. Niño. The city also celebrates the Tanjay City Charter Anniversary every April 1, Aurora Festival every August, and Sinulog sa Tanjay every July. Devotion to Sto. Niño […]
Camiguin Founding Anniversary, also known as Araw ng Camiguin or Camiguin Day, is observed in the province of Camiguin, Philippines every January 7. It commemorates the day that the island seceded from Misamis Oriental, and its status was changed from sub-province to a full-fledged province in 1968. The date is a special nonworking holiday in […]
Tuba Festival is a cultural and religious festival in the municipality of Borbon, Cebu, Philippines every January 20. Its schedule coincides with the fiesta of the town patron, St. Sebastian. Tuba Festival is one of the cultural festivals that participates in Pasigarbo sa Sugbo. History of Tuba Festival The name of the fest comes from […]
Ulo ng Apo Festival is a month-long cultural festival in Olongapo City, Zambales, Philippines every December. Olongapo City also celebrates cityhood anniversary every June 1st. What is Ulo ng Apo? Ulo ng Apo is a story that is thought to explain how Olongapo acquired its name. According to a folklore, Olongapo City derived its name […]
Taguig City Charter Day is held in the city of Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines every December 8. The date may be declared a special nonworking holiday in the city through executive issuance such as Proclamation No. 358 in 2017. The city also celebrates the Taguig City founding anniversary every April 25. History of the cityhood […]