The Philippines is known the world over as a place of beautiful natural wonders. It attracts millions of foreign tourists who are drawn to its white sand beaches and pristine waters every year. And it is definitely a must-see destination too for its rich and colorful festivals.
Festivals are called fiesta or piyesta locally. They are crowd-drawing events and a prominent annual cultural experience of every Filipino regardless of class and background. These are celebrations that are conducted everywhere, from national down to the level of barangay (the smallest political unit), all year round that the country is famous for being “fiesta islands”.
Below is the list of top festivals in the Philippines.
The Mid-Year Cultural Summit is a cultural and religious festival in Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines that is held in time with the fiesta celebrations of the feast of St. Joseph every May 8. It replaced Panagtabo Festival and the earlier Mantawi Festival. Panagtagbo Festival, previously the city’s main festivity and now a highlight of the […]
Haladaya Festival is a cultural celebration in the town Daanbantayan, Cebu, Philippines every August 30. It is also a religious observance of the annual fiesta of St. Rose of Lima, the patroness of the town. The fest is one of the contingents in the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo. Etymology Haladaya Festival is a portmanteau of the […]
Dinagat Festival, also called Dinagat-Bakasi Festival, is a cultural, sea, and religious festival in Cordova, Cebu, Philippines every August 14. The festival was organized in celebration of the bounties of the sea, the livelihood of fisher folks, maritime ecosystem, fishing culture and trade, efforts to preserve and protect the town’s natural resources, and the production […]
Kumbira Festival is a cultural festival and founding anniversary held in the municipality of Compostela, Cebu, Philippines every January 17. It coincides with the creation of the municipality of Compostela on January 17, 1919. It is also one of the festivity participating in Pasigarbo sa Sugbo. Another Kumbira Festival is held in Cagayan de Oro […]
Sinulog Sa Carmen is a cultural and religious fest in the town of Carmen, Cebu, Philippines held every fourth Sunday of January. It is a celebration of the religious fiesta of the Child Jesus, known more popularly locally as the Sto. Niño. It is one of the participating cultural fests in Pasigarbo sa Sugbo. Etymology […]
Bolho Festival is a cultural and religious festival in the town of Boljoon, Cebu, Philippines every November 9. It is organized in time for the annual fiesta of Nuestra Señora Patrocinio de Maria, the patroness of the town. It is one of the cultural fests in Pasigarbo sa Sugbo. Etymology Bolho Festival comes from the […]
Panumod Festival is a cultural and religious festival in the municipality of Barili, Cebu, Philippines. It is organized to celebrate the livestock market and held annually every July 26 in time with the festival of St. Anne, the patroness of the town. It is one of the cultural fests in Pasigarbo sa Sugbo. Etymology Panumod […]
Banig Festival is a cultural and religious festival in the town of Badian, Cebu, Philippines. It celebrates the town’s weaving industry, craftsmanship and tradition. Its schedule is held annually every 25th of July to coincide with the festival of St. James the Apostle, the town’s patron. It is also one of the cultural fests in […]
Isda Festival is a cultural, sea, and religious festival in the town of Madridejos, Cebu, Philippines every December 8. It is a celebration of the town’s fisher folks, culture, and gratitude for the bountiful sea harvest as well as an expression of faith through honoring the feast of the Immaculate Conception. The festival includes vibrant […]
The Lalin Festival is a cultural and religious celebration held in Asturias, Cebu, Philippines, showcasing the town’s rich heritage and devotion to its patron saint, San Roque, every August 16. The festival highlights the town’s colorful traditions, lively performances, and unique local customs, attracting both locals and visitors alike. It is a joyful expression of […]