Festivals
or Fiesta is widely common around the world. In fact, the Philippines have
numerous different kinds of Festivals celebrated in different parts of the
country. One of them is the recently concluded Aliwan Fiesta.
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| Photo courtesy of Cyd Salvador |
Aliwan
Fiesta first started in 2003, where different cultural festivals around the country
gather in Star City Complex in Pasay City. Aliwan means ‘entertainment’ in
Filipino, which this fiesta has consistently showcased every year on the month
of April.
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| Photo courtesy of Patrisha Salgado |
Aliwan Fiesta attracts tourists from across the country and the globe, seeking the fun activities Aliwan brings, from cultural street dance to big floats that represent each towns own Festival.
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| Photo courtesy of Cyd Salvador |
On the month of May, Flores de Mayo (Flower of May) is known as the ‘Queen of Philippine Festivals’. Introduced by the Spanish Conquerors, Flores de Mayo is celebrated every day in the entire month of May as a tribute to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus, for the beneficial rain she brings that make flowers bloom after the dry season.
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| Photo Courtesy of Mara Bathan |
The
Santacruzan or Sacred cross is observed, where beautiful town belles are
selected to participate in the colorful Parade. This Festival is celebrated on
different days in any town in the country.
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| Photo courtesy of Mara Bathan |
You
see, if you weren’t able to visit the Philippines during the months of January
until April, there’s still more that you can catch up too. Flores de Mayo, like
it was mentioned above, is a month-long celebration nationwide every month of
May, but that’s not all...
Here
are schedules of Upcoming Festivals in the Philippines that you may want to
catch up to:
Pahiyas Festival
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May
15, 2019
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Lucban,
Quezon
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One
of the country’s most colorful festivals. A celebration of a bountiful
harvest, honoring San Isidro Labrador; the patron saint of farmers across the
country.
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Obando Feast of the Three Saints and Fertility Dance
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May
17-19, 2019
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Obando,
Bulacan
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A three-day feast for the patron saints of Obando, celebrated with a fertility
dance for the couples who wish to have children
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Mudpack Festival
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Jun 14 - Jun 16,
2019
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Mambukal
Resort, Negros Occidental
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The dancers of the festival are
coated with colorful clay or mud. The festival instills awareness in caring
for the environment.
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Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival
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June
29, 2019
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Tacloban,
Leyte
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A
Celebration in Honor of Santo Niño. The festival also aims to show and
present the rich cultural heritage with songs and dances of the entire Leyte
and Samar.
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Sandugo Festival |
July 1, 2019 |
Bohol
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Commemoration
of the Sandugo or the Blood Compact between Datu Sikatuna and The Spanish King.
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T’nalak Festival
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July
11-17, 2019
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South
Cotabato
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A
Celebration of the Founding Anniversary of South Cotabato.
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Kadayawan Festival
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August
13-19, 2019
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Davao
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Thanksgiving
to Manama and Bulan,
deities of Mt. Apo.
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Tuna Festival
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September
3, 2019
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General
Santos City
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A
Celebration in the Tuna Capital of PH
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October
1-28, 2019
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Bacolod
City, Negros Occidental
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Originally
started in the year 1980, the month-long celebration of smiles was created to
uplift the spirit of the town after the tragic events that happened on the
same year it began.
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Higantes Festival
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November
22-23, 2019
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Angono,
Rizal
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A
Celebration in Honor of San Clemente, it is also a sight to see paper-mâché giants sashaying down the street, some
measuring as tall as 12 ft.
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Giant Lantern Festival
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December
1-31, 2019
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San
Fernando, Pampanga
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A
Festival Celebration for Parol, a
Filipino symbol for Christmas.
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| Photo courtesy of Patrisha Salgado |
Are you feeling a bit festive? Plan your
next vacation to one of these provinces mentioned above.
Stay tuned for more updates!
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