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Treasures of Ilocandia: An Introduction to the Festivals of Abra

Treasures of Ilocandia: An Introduction to the Festivals of Abra

by Jane Dacumos on May 30, 2012
The fiesta is a big part of Filipino culture. To the province of Abra, fiestas must go on through good and bad times. It is a regular celebration to give thanks to their patron saint, or recognize their rich culture and tradition, as well as their favorite products.
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Sibug-Sibug Festival

Sibug-Sibug Festival

by Rosevie Decio on May 30, 2012
The Sibug-Sibug Festival is the annual two-week celebration in the municipality of Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay. This event is one of the most awaited attractions in the province. The locals celebrate this event to commemorate the founding of the province and to give thanks to their patron.
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Bacao Festival

Bacao Festival

by Rosevie Decio on May 30, 2012
Isabela, the country’s biggest corn hub, produced 1.26 million metric tons (MT) of corn in 2011, a sizable 20 percent of Philippines’ total corn output, so the municipality and the people of Echague merrily celebrated their corn festival which is the Bacao, Isabela’s pride.
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Araw ng Koronadal “Hinugayaw Festival”

Araw ng Koronadal “Hinugayaw Festival”

by Jane Dacumos on May 30, 2012
Koronadal City takes pride in its rich culture, traditions, and beliefs. It is the capital city of South Cotabato and popularly known to the local population as Marbel. What is amazing about this city? Despite the people's different religions and beliefs, they are united as one and living together in peace. They respect each other’s beliefs.
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Taste the World's Tastiest Milkfish in Bangus Festival

Taste the World's Tastiest Milkfish in Bangus Festival

by Kheem Caparas on May 30, 2012

Bangus Festival is a yearly celebration in Dagupan City and it is claimed as the longest running festival in the country, held for one whole month beginning on April 1 to May 1 at Pangasinan’s traditional Pistay Dayat or Sea Festival. It highlights the local industry of bangus or milkfish – the Philippine national fish. It also promotes Dagupan City as "Bangus Capital of the World" and establishes the city as a major tourist destination.


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Aliwan Fiesta: The Philippines' Grandest Fiesta

Aliwan Fiesta: The Philippines' Grandest Fiesta

by Kheem Caparas on May 29, 2012
Aliwan Fiesta is celebrated yearly every April. It is held in the open area of the Mall of Asia in Pasay City. Aliwan is a Filipino word for “entertainment” or “amusement”.
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Arya! Abra Festival

Arya! Abra Festival

by Rosevie Decio on May 29, 2012

Abra is a landlocked province of the Philippines located in the Cordillera Administrative Region in Luzon. The province is enclosed by the towering mountain ranges of the Ilocos in the west and the Cordillera Central in the east. It has an extremely rugged terrain, with mountains and hills rising along its perimeter and interior. When you are in Abra, you can see the sights of amazing and impressive stalagmites at the Libtec Underground River and Sibud-Sibud cave. Tourists can come, visit, witness and also participate in the annual festival of the province the Arya Abra Festival, held on the second week of March, which commemorates the founding anniversary of the province.


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Anilag Festival: Showcasing the Harvests of Laguna

Anilag Festival: Showcasing the Harvests of Laguna

by Rosevie Decio on May 29, 2012
aguna is known for its fine cuisines, products, and delicacies like espasol, buko pie, and cassava cake. Anilag Festival is the major and most colorful festival in Laguna. Through the festival, Laguna citizens celebrate the fruitful success of their land and give thanks to the mighty Provider for their bounty.
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Ana Kalang Festival: Staging the Town's Myths, Legends, and Culture

Ana Kalang Festival: Staging the Town's Myths, Legends, and Culture

by Kheem Caparas on May 29, 2012

Ana Kalang Festival is a 5-day celebration every April in Nagcarlan, Laguna, across the foot of Mt. Banahaw and Mt. Cristobal. This festival commemorates the bountiful harvest of the town’s agro-industrial products which are abundant in the place, like rice, coconuts and lanzones.


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A Thanksgiving for the Bountiful Rice Harvest in Imbayah Festival

A Thanksgiving for the Bountiful Rice Harvest in Imbayah Festival

by Kheem Caparas on May 29, 2012

Imbayah is a noble people's feast in Banaue, Ifugao, celebrated during the month of April every three years. It is a thanksgiving to their almighty Aliguyon, their local god for a bounty rice harvest. This grand festival is to preserve and revive the rich, noble, colorful and best cultural heritage of the Ifugao. The festival showcases different activities and products of the province, like wine-making, stone-walling and rice, our country's staple food.


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