Philippine Festivals

The Philippines has many festivals held throughout the year. Here's a list of festival names, when and where they are held.

Ati-Atihan (Philippine Mardi Gras)
3rd Sunday of January, Kalibo, Aklan

Dinagyang
3rd Week of January, Ilo-ilo

Sinulog
3rd Week of January, Cebu

Biniray
January 9, Romblon

Vigan Festival
January 25, Ilocos Sur

Sto. Niño Festival
January 31, Malolos, Bulacan

Panagbenga
4th Week of February, Baguio

Sandugo
4th Week of February, Bohol

San Fernando
February 7 - 10, La Union

Tinagba Festival
February 11, Camarines Sur

Kalibongan Festival
February 14, Cotabato

Bamboo Organ Festival
February 18 - 28, Las Piñas, Manila

Moriones
Easter Week, Marinduque

Carabao Festival
May 14, Pulilan, Bulacan

Pahiyas Festival
May 15, Lucban, Quezon

Panagyaman Festival
May 24, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
(They're also celebrating the founding anniversary of their province. Panagyaman is an Ilocano term which means Pasasalamat [thanksgiving]).

Parada Ng Lechon
June 24, Batangas

Pintados Festival
June 29, Leyte

Palu-Palo Festival
1st Week of August, Batanes

Kadayawan
August 18 - 21, Davao

Tuna Festival
September 3 - 5, Gen. Santos

Lanzones Festival
2nd Sunday of September, Camiguin

Peñafrancia
3rd Week of September, Naga, Bicol

Kawayanan Festival
Last Week of September, Mindoro

Masskara, Negros
October 19, Bacolod

Hermosa
October 12, Zamboanga

Sandugan
November 15, Mindoro

Higantes
November 22 - 23, Angono, Rizal

Sinadya Festival
December 5 - 8, Capiz

If there are mistakes in the list above, or if I missed other festivals, please contact me. Thanks!

If you're interested in visiting these places, try a wholesaler of local tours (I haven't tried them yet):

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87 Unit II P. Aquino Avenue
Tonsuya, Malabon City
+63.2 4482455 / 4482958
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TelFax +63.2 2880401
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[ First posted on 08/17/2005 by Manuel Viloria ]