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 […]
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Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival is an annual summer event and eco-tourism that boasts of international and local artists every February or March. Held first in Puerto Galera in the province of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, it is organized around its four pillars: arts, environment, indigenous people, and music. History of Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival […]
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National Arts Month
National Arts Month is celebrated in the Philippines for the entire month of February. History National Arts Month was instituted by President Corazon C. Aquino who signed Proclamation No. 683 on January 28, 1991. The declaration was made in accordance with Article 14 Section 15 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution which reads, “Arts and letters […]
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Metro Manila Film Festival
Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is a film fest in Manila, Philippines every Christmas season. It is the biggest and most popular film tilt in the country, drawing audiences and earning revenue of up to 1 billion pesos. Its schedule opens on Christmas Day, December 25, until January 7 of the following year. History of […]
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Higantes Festival
Higantes Festival is a month-long artistic, cultural, and religious festival held in the town of Angono, Rizal, Philippines every November. Dedicated in honor of St. Clement of Rome, also known as Pope Clement I, and as thanksgiving for good harvest, it is known for its grand fluvial parade in Laguna Lake and colorful giant puppets […]