National Coconut Week is a celebration of coconut, a crop that is called the tree of life, in the Philippines from August 24 to 30 every year. The Philippines is one of the world’s major producers of coconut and its derived products, coming in at second place next to Indonesia. It sent 70% of its […]
Baragatan Festival is the biggest convergence festival, a cultural event, and founding anniversary in the province of Palawan, Philippines held every June 23. Also called Baragatan sa Palawan Festival, it is a commemoration of the establishment of its first civil government after the end of the Philippine-American War. With a calendar that stretches for weeks, […]
National Rice Awareness Month is an annual event every November in the Philippines. Abbreviated as NRAM, its activities include programs that raise awareness of the role of rice in the country and the role of farmers in the economy, its responsible consumption, and healthier choices for consumers in terms of rice varieties. History of rice […]
Panagyaman Rice Festival is a rice festival in the Philippines held in the entire month of April. Its name comes from the word panagyaman, an Ilocano word that means thanksgiving. It is the very first national festival when it was established in 2004 and it is considered the national celebration of successful rice harvest according […]
Pandang Gitab Festival, also spelled Pandang-Gitab Festival, is a summertime cultural festival in the province of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines every April 30. It is also called the Festival of Lights and considered the biggest festival in the province. Moreover, it has become a platform for tourism and a toast to the indigenous people called the […]
Arawatan Festival is founding anniversary that is celebrated in the province of Occidental Mindoro, Philippines every November 15th. A week-long celebration, main activities take place in Mamburao, the capital of the province. History of Arawatan Festival Arawatan Festival comes from the word arawatan, a Mangyan word that refers to unity. Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board) issued […]
Grand Ammungan Festival, also known as Ammungan Festival, is a founding anniversary and cultural festival of the province of Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines held every May 24. The day is also declared as special non-working holiday and called Nueva Vizcaya Day since 1985. It is a week-long celebration. Panagyamanan Festival Panagyamanan Festival was the rice festival […]
Taong Putik Festival, also called Pagsa-San Juan, is a cultural–religious festival in the village of Bibiclat in Aliaga, a town in Nueva Ecija, Philippines held every 24th of June. It is conducted during the feast day of St. John the Baptist. History of Taong Putik Festival Taong Putik Festival comes from the Tagalog words taong […]
Lang-ay Festival is a founding anniversary celebration and a summertime festival of the province of Mountain Province, Philippines held every first week of April. It is a week-long fest with activities taking place in Bontoc, the capital of the province. It was conceived to promote unity among tribal communities, inculcate appreciation and preserve cultural heritage, […]
Kuyamis Festival is a cultural festival and founding anniversary of the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines held every second week of January. It is the biggest festival in the province that feature a week-long calendar of activities that take place in Cagayan de Oro City, its capital, and Gingoog City. It was created to introduce […]