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The Gleaming beauty of Koronadal City

The Gleaming beauty of Koronadal City

by Kheem Caparas on May 29, 2012
Koronadal City is the capital of the province of South Cotabato. The city is recognized as the “Most Competitive City” and most business-friendly place in Mindanao. The word Koronadal is believed to have been derived from two B’laan words – Koron or kolon which means Cogon Grass and nadal or datal which means plain. On the other hand, Marbel, which is another name for the Poblacion, is a B’laan term “Marb-El” which means “murky waters,” referring to the Marbel River.
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Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival: Flooding the Streets with an Avalanche of Colors

Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival: Flooding the Streets with an Avalanche of Colors

by Angel Bonifacio on May 29, 2012

The Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival is a blast of joyful cultural-religious events held in Tacloban, Leyte during the whole month of June. The climactic highlights are celebrated on the last week, in time for the feast day of Señor Santo Niño, the patron saint of Tacloban.


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Babaylan Festival (Rituals)

Babaylan Festival (Rituals)

by Jhaypee Guia on May 29, 2012

Babaylan Festival is an annual celebration held every 19th day of February during the Charter Anniversary of the City of Bago, Negros Occidental. It is a representation of the rituals performed by the Babaylans or high priestesses, like rituals of marriage, baptism, healing, and harvest.


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Sarakiki-Hadang Festival: Let's Do the Chicken Dance!

Sarakiki-Hadang Festival: Let's Do the Chicken Dance!

by Kheem Caparas on May 28, 2012

Sarakiki-Hadang Festival is celebrated in Calbayog City, Western Samar during the first week of September. It is highlighted with a presentation of street dancers dressed like chickens and doing their rooster's courtship movements.


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Banana Bonanza!

Banana Bonanza!

by Rosevie Decio on May 26, 2012

Banana Festival – a humble thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest turned into one of the liveliest festivals in the Philippines. Join this festivity and surely, you'll go bananas with lots of bananas!


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Ati-Atihan: The Mother of All Philippine Festivals

Ati-Atihan: The Mother of All Philippine Festivals

by Kheem Caparas on May 26, 2012

Ati-Atihan, considered as the Mother of All Philippine Festivals, is one of the most colorful merrymaking events in the country. A combination of a religious tradition and cultural showcases, this festival will get you dancing in the streets with the loud drumbeats!


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The Reenactment of Historical Significant Event in the Kadaugan sa Mactan Festival

The Reenactment of Historical Significant Event in the Kadaugan sa Mactan Festival

by Kheem Caparas on May 25, 2012
Kadaugan sa Mactan (Victory at Mactan) is also called Bahugbahug sa Mactan or “Melee at Mactan”. It is the reenactment of the epic “Battle of Mactan”, which happened on April 27, 1521. It was the battle between the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan and Mactan Island Chieftain Lapu-Lapu.
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Sibug-Sibug Festival: Most Awaited Festival of Zamboanga Sibugay

Sibug-Sibug Festival: Most Awaited Festival of Zamboanga Sibugay

by Jhaypee Guia on May 25, 2012
Sibug-Sibug Festival is an annual event held during the 26th day of February in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. This celebration is also the anniversary of the foundation of the province.
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The International Bamboo Organ Festival

The International Bamboo Organ Festival

by Jhaypee Guia on May 25, 2012
The International Bamboo Organ Festival is a week-long series of cultural celebrations that highlights the world’s spectacular instrument - Bamboo Organ, invented by Fray Diego de la Cera in 1824. The festival is celebrated during the month of February in Las Piñas City.
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Tinagba Festival: Celebrating the Abundant Harvest

Tinagba Festival: Celebrating the Abundant Harvest

by Jhaypee Guia on May 25, 2012
Tinagba Festival is a yearly celebration in Iriga City, Camrines Sur during the month of February. It is a harvest-offering occasion that also celebrates the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. The festival originally started from the rituals of the earliest Bicolanos who offered their harvest to their gods as a way of thanksgiving and requesting for a more abundant harvest.
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