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Sorsogon

Parau Festival

Parau Festival is a cultural and religious festival in the town of Pilar, Sorsogon, Philippines every October 12. It is a celebration of maritime history of the town and simultaneously a feast held in honor of Our Lady of the Pillar. Arevallo District of Iloilo City also celebrates a similar Paraw Regatta Festival every February. […]

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Camarines Norte

Mambulawan Festival

Mambulawan Festival is a cultural and religious festival in Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte, Philippines every October 7. It is held as a way to unify the community, promote the local economy, and honor of the feast of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary. Mambulao was the old name of the municipality of Jose Panganiban […]

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Siquijor

Dila-ab Festival

Dila-ab Festival, also spelt Dilaab Festival, is a cultural and religious festival in the town of Siquijor in the province of Siquijor, Philippines every October 4. It highlights the rich natural resources of the town, showcases the warm hospitality of the people, and also honors St. Francis of Asisi, its patron saint. The date may […]

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Camarines Sur

Cimarrones Festival

Cimarrones Festival is a cultural and religious festival in the town of Pili, Camarines Sur, Philippines every October 24. It honors the cimarrones, an indigenous group that opposed colonization during the Spanish period. In addition, it is also a fiesta of San Rafael Arcangel, the patron saint of the town. The date may be a […]

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Pampanga

Fiestang Kuliat

Fiestang Kuliat, also called Kuliat Festival, is a cultural festival and religious fiesta in the city of Angeles, Pampanga, Philippines for the entire month of October. The fest is marked by three feasts—the feast of Santo Angel Custodio, the feast of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary of La Naval (La Naval Fiesta), and […]

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Zamboanga del Norte

Dahunog sa Dipolog

Dahunog sa Dipolog is a music and cultural festival and religious fiesta in Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines from the last week of September until October 7. It is also held in honor of the Our Lady of the Holy Rosary The city also celebrates the P’gsalabuk Festival every May. Etymology The word dahunog […]

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Zamboanga del Sur

Zamboanga Hermosa Festival

Zamboanga Hermosa Festival—also known as Zamboanga La Hermosa Festival, Fiesta Pilar, or simply Hermosa Festival—is a month-long cultural festival and religious fiesta in the city of Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines every October 12. It is one of the most important cultural events in the city, proudly presenting a fusion “tradition and modernity.” It is […]

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Cavite

Bakood Festival

Bakood Festival is a cultural festival, founding anniversary, and religious fiesta in Bacoor City, Cavite, Philippines every September. It is held in honor of St. Michael the Archangel, the patron saint of the city on the 28th and the founding anniversary the day after. The date may be a special non working holiday (such as […]

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Samar

Manaragat Festival

Manaragat Festival is a cultural festival and religious fiesta in Catbalogan City, Samar, Philippines every August 24. A month-long event, it is celebrated in honor of St. Bartholomew. The date may be a special nonworking holiday through executive issuance (such as Proclamation No. 263 in 2023). The city also celebrates the Catbalogan City Charter Anniversary […]

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Samar

Sarakiki Hadang Festival

Sarakiki Hadang Festival, also known by its shortened name Sarakiki Festival, is a cultural and religious festival held in Calbayog City, Samar, Philippines every September 8. Its eight-day calendar begins from the first of September and closing activities occurring on the eighth, which in Roman Catholic calendar coincides with the feast of the Nativity of […]