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by Jhaypee Guia on November 8, 2012 Holy Week, also known as Semana Santa in Spanish or Mahal na Araw in Filipino, is a very important event in the Philippines. Filipinos Catholics are known for their devotion, which is why they spend much effort and reverence during the celebration. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on November 8, 2012 Piko, patintero, taguan, tumbang preso, siato, sipa and luksong tinik are some of the famous and favorite traditional games in the Philippines. Kids gather in the streets or the neighborhood playground to play these Pinoy games. They are popular and well-liked pastimes for many Filipinos, especially those of previous generations. Traditional Filipino Sports are games that are being played by Filipino kids with the use of native materials and instruments. In spite of having a limited resource of toys, Filipinos don’t lose the joy of childhood because of the games being developed by their Filipino ancestors. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on October 25, 2012 Ati-Atihan Festival is one of the many reasons why the province of Aklan is popular in the country. The festival is a yearly celebration that runs on the third Sunday of January in the town of Kalibo. It aims to honor the Sto. Niño, the Holy Child Jesus, and to give thanks for having a bountiful life throughout the years. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on October 25, 2012 The enchantic, historic charm of Vigan has made it one of the most precious heritage sites in the country that showcase historical and cultural values. This UNESCO-list heritage city comes more to life every first week of May during the Viva Vigan Binatbatan Festival of the Arts. Coinciding with the Tres de Mayo, the Viva Vigan Binatbatan Festival of the Arts was first organized by the Save Vigan Ancestral Homes Association, Inc. (SVAHAI), and have always organized lots of exciting events that entertain and educate thousands of tourists and visitors. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on October 24, 2012 Gabii sa Kabilin, or Night of Heritage, is a celebration of culture and heritage where all the museums in Cebu come together to celebrate the Month of National Heritage, which is the month of May. Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. is the organization behind this event and it was started in 2007 where all the museums in Cebu reunite in a one night event that happens yearly. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on October 24, 2012 During the month of February, Iriga welcomes the world with different colorful festivals. Recently, it held the Gayon Bikol sa Tinagba Festival 2012 where thousands of people all over the country joined Irigueños as they celebrated this annual festival. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on October 24, 2012 The Ilonggos celebrate their famous Dinagyang Festival on the fourth weekend of January. It is the most eagerly anticipated religious and cultural festival in Iloilo City, Philippines, right after the Sinulog in Cebu and the Ati-Atihan in Aklan. Exploreiloilo.com states it is held both to honor the Santo Niño and to celebrate the arrival on Panay by Malay settlers and the subsequent selling of the island to them by the Atis. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on October 24, 2012 Have you been to the largest multi-arts festival in the country? It is known the Pasinaya Festival, celebrated annually at the Cultural Center of the Philippines and is the largest arts gathering in the country. Every year, thousands of visitors coming from all over the country join CCP as they celebrate the Pasinaya, which aims to promote the importance of arts and culture in the country. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on October 23, 2012 The Kadayawan Festival is an annual festival in the city of Davao in the Philippines. It is held during the month of August. Its name is derived from the friendly greeting "Madayaw", from the Dabawenyo word "dayaw", meaning good, valuable, superior or beautiful. The festival is a celebration of life, a thanksgiving for the gifts of nature, the wealth of culture, the bounties of harvest and serenity of living. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on October 23, 2012 The Manggahan sa Guimaras Festival is an annual celebration of Guimarasnons’ pride in their history, culture and their prized product, the mango. Guimaras has been making itself known through this tourism event that continues to draw the attention of thousands of visitors throughout the country. » Read More
