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.
Ani-anihan Festival is a cultural, harvest, and religious festival in Tabuelan, Cebu, Philippines every June 24, coinciding the fiesta of St. John the Baptist. Ani-anihan Festival is part of the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo. Etymology The name of the fest originates from ani, meaning harvest. History of Ani-anihan Festival It is unclear when the festival was […]
Hinulawan Festival is a cultural and religious festival in Toledo City, Cebu, Philippines every June 12. It is a celebration of the city’s vibrant culture, tourism, and economy and held in conjunction with the fiesta of St. John of Sahagun. Coincidentally, the date is also the Philippines’ Independence Day. Hinulawan Festival is part of the […]
Tubod Festival is a cultural and religious festival in Tuburan, Cebu, Philippines every June 13 in time with the fiesta of St. Anthony of Padua, the patron of the town. Tubod Festival is part of Pasigarbo sa Sugbo. Etymology Tubod Festival comes from tubod, a local word in Cebu that means spring and from which […]
Katunggan Festival is a cultural, mangroves, and religious festival in the town of Tudela, Cebu, Philippines every December 8. Its festival calendar is filled secular activities and are timed in conjunction with the feast of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, the patroness of the town. Katunggan Festival is part of the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo. […]
Panagsogod Festival is a cultural and religious festival in Sogod, Cebu, Philippines every July 25. Its calendar of activities coincides with the yearly fiesta in honor of St. James the Apostle, the patron of the town. Panagsogod Festival is one of the cultural fests in Pasigarbo sa Sugbo. It won 3rd place in 2024. Etymology […]
Humba Festival is a cultural, food, and religious festival in Ronda, Cebu, Philippines every September 15. It is an expression of thanksgiving for the blessings and livelihood to the town’s patroness, Our Lady of Sorrows. Humba Festival is one of the cultural entries in Pasigarbo sa Sugbo. Etymology The name of Humba Festival is derived […]
Toslob Festival is a cultural and religious festival in Oslob, Cebu, Philippines every December 8. Its calendar of activities coincide with the feast of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception. Toslob Festival is one of the cultural fests in Pasigarbo sa Sugbo. Etymology Toslob Festival comes from toslob, meaning to dip in water or to soak, […]
Dagitab Festival, also called Festival of Lights, is a cultural, religious, and Christmas festival in Naga City, Cebu, Philippines every December. Its calendar of events begins on December 8, the feast of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, and runs through the Christmas season. Dagitab Festival is one of the cultural fests in Pasigarbo sa Sugbo. […]
Sugat Kabanhawan Festival, also known simply as Kabanhawan Festival, is a cultural and religious festival in Minglanilla, Cebu, Philippines every Easter Sunday. It is an annual reenactment of the rendezvous between the Resurrected Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Resurrection also opens a a new liturgical calendar. Sugat Kabanhawan Festival is one of the […]
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 […]