Balangay Festival, also called Balanghai Festival, is the cultural and religious festival in Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Philippines every May 19. The date may be declared a special non-working holiday (such as Proclamation No. 942 in 2020 and Proclamation No. 190 in 2023.) History of Balangay Festival In 1981, Butuan City held the annual […]
Aparri Founding Anniversary is held in the town of Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines every May 11. The date may be declared special nonworking holiday through issuance from the executive department (such as Proclamation No. 484 in 2018 and Proclamation No. 203 in 2017). The celebration is organized in conjunction with the religious town fiesta in honor […]
Sta. Cruz Day, also called Sta. Cruz Founding Anniversary, is an annual commemoration of the creation of the municipality of Sta. Cruz, Marinduque, Philippines every May 3. It is also the feast of the Holy Cruz The date is a special working holiday in the town by virtue of Republic Act No. 11376 signed into […]
P’gsalabuk Festival is a cultural festival and religious fiesta in Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines every May 20. Its schedule is simultaneous with the feast of St. Vincent Ferrer. The city also celebrates the Dahunog sa Dipolog every October. History of P’gsalabuk Festival P’gsalabuk or pagsalabuk is a word in the language of Subanon […]
Pagibang Damara Festival is a cultural, agricultural, and religious festival in the town of San Jose, Nueva Ecija, Philippines every second or third Sunday of April. It is a celebration of thanksgiving for an abundant harvest, and it is also held in time with feast day of St. Joseph, the city’s patron. Pagibang Damara Festival […]
Viva Vigan Binatbatan Festival of the Arts, also called Viva Vigan Festival of the Arts, is a cultural and religious festival in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, Philippines every first week of May. It is a multi-faceted festival, presenting many aspects of culture and tradition including religious feast day (Feast of Apo Sto. Cristo Milagroso), traditional […]
Panaad sa Camiguin, also called simply Panaad, is a religious act in the province of Camiguin, Philippines every Holy Week. It is a yearly pilgrimage act of Roman Catholic believers who, in fulfilling a spiritual promise, ascend Mt. Old Vulcan through the Camiguin Walkway and/or embark on a two-day walk around the island. Camiguin also […]
Hundred Islands Festival is a cultural, tourist, and religious festival held in Alaminos City, Pangasinan, Philippines every March 19. It is celebrated in conjunction with the feast of St. Joseph, the patron saint of the city. Another celebration every March 28 is the Alaminos Cityhood Anniversary. History of Hundred Islands Festival Alaminos City is known […]
Sulyog Festival is a cultural and religious festival in Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines every March 19. It is a thanksgiving merriment as well as an expression of veneration to the town’s patron saint, St. Joseph. History of Sulyog Festival Sulyog Festival puts a spotlight on agricultural produce of the town of Bongabong and the gratitude […]
Pasayaw Festival is a cultural and religious festival in Canlaon City, Negros Oriental, Philippines every March 19. The date can be a holiday (for example, Proclamation No. 1116 in 2021 and Proclamation No. 437 in 2018). It is held as thanksgiving for abundant harvest and in honor of St. Joseph, the patron saint of the […]