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, […]
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Sambuokan 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 […]
Kalivungan Festival
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, […]
Kaamulan Festival
Kaamulan Festival is a founding anniversary celebration and a festival of indigenous people in the province of Bukidnon, Philippines held every 10th of March. A province-wide observance, it is a month-long celebration of history and culture. History of Kaamulan Festival Kaamulan Festival comes from the world amul, which means to gather. It celebrates the cultures […]
Payuhuan Festival
Payuhuan Festival is a founding anniversary celebration held in the province of Batanes, Philippines every June 26. A week-long festivity, activities start in the 20th of June. History of Pahuyuan Festival Payuhuan Festival comes from the word Payuhuan, which in Ivatan language translates to unity within the community or bayanihan. It is derived from the […]
Say-am Festival
Say-am Festival is a cultural festival and founding anniversary celebration in the province of Apayao, Philippines held every February 14. It usually starts on the first day of February and culminating activities fall on the 14th of the month, which is the date that the province was established. The festival honors the culture of Isneg, […]
Binirayan Festival
Binirayan Festival is a cultural and historical festival held in the province of Antique, Philippines every April or December. First conducted in 1974, it was a means to unite the people of Antique, recollect their historical beginnings, and instill unity. It celebrates the arrival of Malay settlers in Panay and their contact with indigenous people […]
Araw ng Agusan del Norte
Araw ng Agusan del Norte is a cultural, historical, and founding anniversary celebration as well as a festival that celebrates ethnic minorities in the province of Agusan del Norte, Philippines. It is held every 17th of June. Organized by the provincial government, it is also known as Araw ng Agusan del Norte and Sadow Festival […]
T’Nalak Festival
T’Nalak Festival is an annual cultural festival in the province of South Cotabato, Philippines held every second week of July. It is a province-wide celebration of the diversity of its culture and ethnic minorities. In addition, it is also a yearly commemoration of the founding of the province. Major activities happen in Koronadal City, the […]
Kadayawan Festival
Kadayawan Festival is a yearly cultural and historical festival in Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines held every third week of August. It is a celebration of diversity and thanksgiving for life and harvest, Davao City being rich in bounties of nature and agriculture, in addition to giving tribute to the city’s indigenous minority composed […]