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by Jane Dacumos on December 15, 2012 The celebration of Christmas in the Philippines wouldn't be as merry and as spirited without Christmas carols. As early as the month of October, Christmas carols are being played over the radios and DVD players, and being sung by carolers on the streets. Filipinos love singing them especially during caroling, wherein adult and children alike go house-to-house to sing their most favorite Christmas songs. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on December 15, 2012 One of the most anticipated celebrations in the Philippines is Christmas. Having the distinction of the world’s longest celebration, we start to feel the Christmas spirit as early as September. Because this season is the best time of sharing moments with loved ones, I came up with a list of top Christmas attractions that is best for families to spend with during this holiday. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on December 14, 2012 In my entire life, I haven’t seen a livelier street of Christmas lights than Policarpio Street. Though I haven’t been to the place, I know that this street in Mandaluyong is one of the amazing places that one should not miss to visit during the Christmas season. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on December 14, 2012 Christmas is the most awaited and celebrated holiday in the country. It is the time when people find time to unwind, reunite, reconcile, and be merry. It is a season of love and sharing. The spirit of Christmas is really in the hearts of Filipinos. » Read More
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 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
