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1.
Ati-atihan Festival (January 9 to 15 – Kalibo, Aklan)
Get an unforgettable thrill as you witness revelers masquerading as Negritos in colorful

costumes, dancing while beating tribal drums and chanting "Hala Bira!" in preparation to
the Sunday procession in honor of the Santo Niño(Infant Jesus).
2. Sinulog Festival (January 15 – Cebu City)

Head down south to the Queen City and experience this fiesta celebrates Cebu’s patron saint,
the Santo Niño. A week long, local version of the Mardi gras event, is marked by processions,
parties and concerts. Then, it culminates with lively street dancing, irresistible drum beats and
parades.
3. Dinagyang Festival (January 24 – Iloilo City)

The Dinagyang Festival – the pride of Iloilo – is truly a beautiful feast to the senses. Every 4th
Sunday of January, the festival transforms the city of Iloilo into a massive street party with
towering boom boxes and overflowing with drinks and food. What’s more, the city will host a
highly competitive street dancing contest that features tribes that are represented by different
high schools and barangays
4. Pahiyas Festival (May 11-15 – Lucban, Quezon)

An annual celebration to usher in a bountiful harvest. Homes are decorated with the town’s best
agricultural products. Fresh fruit and vegetables are everywhere for the visitors to taste and
enjoy. It’s a free-for-all, grab-all-you-can affair with suman-sweet, sticky native rice cakes-as the
center of contention.
5. Parada ng Lechon (June 24 – Balayan, Batangas)

A grand parade of succulent roasted pigs. A different sight and flavor are introduced with a
festival in Balayan, Batangas, popularly known as the "Parada Ng Lechon.” These succulent
roasted pork form the highlight of the occasion, decked out in their platforms with all kinds of
decor. Since the festival coincides with the feast of St. John the Baptist, be prepared to get wet
as people observe the feast by repeating the ritual of baptism – pouring water
Visayas
1) Handuraw Festival of Leon, Iloilo

The Handuraw Festival is a week-long event that showcases the town's
local agricultural produce, trade fairs, food, and tribal competition. Held
every September 1, it's a dramatic cultural presentation in Leon, Iloilo that
commemorates the transfer of the town's old site, Pueblo del Camando, to
the present site, Sitio Capan.
Handuraw is a Visayan word for “flashback” or “to reminisce.”
There’s also another Handuraw Festival held every December in Dapitan
City, Zamboanga del Norte that promotes the historic town and the works of
Dr. Jose Rizal.
September 1-5 (first week of September):

2) Tinu-om Festival of Cabatuan, Iloilo
The Tinu-om Festival is a celebration of the town’s history and its popular
delicacy, tinu-om, a famed local soup. The main ingredient is native chicken
with tomatoes, garlic, onions, ginger, and lemon grass, all wrapped in
banana leaves.
The festival honors this dish by having special events like cooking
demonstrations and a street-dancing competition.
3) Hirinugyaw Festival of Cabatuan, Iloilo

The Hirinugyaw Festival serves as the opening salvo of the Feast of San
Nicolas de Tolentino. Hirinugyaw is a street-dancing festivity participated in
by Cabatuan's various agencies and organizations.
4) Karatong Festival of Dulag, Leyte

The Karatong Festival is a dance revelry that depicts the legend of
the karatong, which is a bamboo device used in the 16th century to
informing the townspeople of incoming Moro marauders
5) Kinaiyahan Festival of Dauin, Negros Oriental

The Kinaiyahan Festival celebrates Dauin’s bountiful nature and its
conservation of natural resources and attractions with street-dancing
participated in by the municipality’s barangays.
Mindanao
1. July 1-16: Mango Festival, Carmen, Agusan del Norte

Carmen’s main crop, mangoes, will be celebrated during this two-week
festival. Other featured activities are a food processing demonstration, a
cultural presentation, an agricultural fair, and sports events.
2. July 8-18: T’Nalak Festival, Koronadal, South Cotabato
South Cotabato celebrates the its founding anniversary and the t’nalak, the
woven cloth that depicts the colorful and rich culture of its people.
From July 8 to 18, 2014, there will be an Agri-Trade fair, Trade Expo,
Dreamweaver Garden and Food Bazaar, Bahay Kubo and South Cotabato
products display, Fun Run, Marathon, Motocross, Mountain Bike Ride, and
the grand street-dancing competition on July 8.
3. July 4: Sagayan Festival, Tubod, Lanao del Norte
The festival highlights the rich culture of the Maranaos through the s agayan,
which is a form of war dance. It also features a fan dance by the Maranao
maidens.
4. July 8: Alegria de Isabela, Isabela, Basilan
A fiesta celebration in honor of its patron saint after whom the city is
named. Legend has it that Sta. Isabel blocked a giant wave during a raging
storm.
A regatta is the highlight, along with the procession and merry-making
beside the cathedral.
5. July 16: Subayan Keg Subanen Festival, Ozamiz City
The rich cultural heritage of the Subanen, through their songs and danc es,
is depicted through street-dancing.

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Ati-atihan Festival (January 9 to 15 – Kalibo, Aklan)

Get an unforgettable thrill as you witness revelers masquerading as Negritos in colorful

2. Sinulog Festival (January 15 – Cebu City)

3. Dinagyang Festival (January 24 – Iloilo City)

4. Pahiyas Festival (May 11-15 – Lucban, Quezon)

5. Parada ng Lechon (June 24 – Balayan, Batangas)

1) Handuraw Festival of Leon, Iloilo

September 1-5 (first week of September):

3) Hirinugyaw Festival of Cabatuan, Iloilo

4) Karatong Festival of Dulag, Leyte

5) Kinaiyahan Festival of Dauin, Negros Oriental

1. July 1-16: Mango Festival, Carmen, Agusan del Norte

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