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.
Niyogan Festival is a coconut festival in Baganga, Davao Oriental, Philippines every October 29. It is the town’s celebration of thanksgiving for a fruitful harvest, particularly coconuts. How to reach Baganga, Davao Oriental? The nearest airport is the Davao International Airport. References
Iniruban and Chicharon Festival is a cultural and food festival in Camiling, Tarlac, Philippines every last week of October. Considered the oldest festival in the province of Tarlac launched in 2000, it is a town-wide celebration of food, as its name comes from rice cake called iniruban and deep-fried pork rinds called chicharon. The event […]
Palanyog Festival is a coconut and rice festival in Palapas, Ligao City, Albay, Philippines every second Saturday of October. It is held in conjunction with the feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary. Its name is a combination of palay, which refers to rice, and niyog, which refers to coconut. The town is know […]
Lubi Lubi Festival, also called Lubi Lubi Dance Festival, is a coconut and religious festival in Bacuag, Surigao Del Norte, Philippines every October 8. Its schedule coincides with the feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary. Similarly named festivals are also conducted in Gingoog (Lubi Lubi Festival) and Glan, Saranggani (Lubi Lubi Festival). The […]
Banayan Festival is a cultural and harvest festival in the municipality of Banaybanay, Davao Oriental, Philippines every October 28. The fest is a celebration of the town’s primary agricultural product, rice. About 42,000 hectares are planted with the crops. Banayan is considered the rice granary of and the gateway to the province of Davao Oriental. […]
Rahugan Festival is a cultural festival, coconut festival, founding anniversary, and religious fiesta in Basud, Camarines Norte, Philippines every October 24. A week-long event, it is held in conjunction with the feast of St. Raphael the Archangel, the patron of the town. History of Rahugan Festival The first Rahugan Festival was launched in 2008. The […]
Pigcawayan Founding Anniversary is a week-long celebration in Pigcawayan, Cotabato, Philippines every October 20. The date may be a special nonworking holiday (such as pursuant to Proclamation No. 342 issued in 2023). History of Pigcawayan Pigcawayan, along with Alamada and Libungan, used to be part of the town of Midsayap. Its name may have come […]
Bonga Festival is a cultural, harvest, and religious festival in Sibonga, Cebu, Philippines every August 9. It celebrates bountiful harvest in the largely agricultural town, and its timing coincides with the feast of St. Philomena, the second patroness of the municipality. It is one of the fest that is part of the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo. […]
Sinanggiyaw Festival is a cultural, harvest, and religious festival in the municipality of Dumanjug, Cebu, Philippines every October 4. It is a an expression of thanksgiving for bountiful harvest and its schedule coincides with the fiesta of St. Francis of Asisi, the patron saint of the town. It is one of the fests that participates […]
Lingaw Sadya Festival is a cultural and religious festival in Balamban, Cebu, Philippines every October 4. It is held in conjunction with the feast of St. Francis of Asisi, its patron saint. It is one of the cultural festivals that participate in Pasigarbo sa Sugbo. Etymology The name of the fest is a combination of […]