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by Jane Dacumos on May 25, 2012 Ilocos Sur is a beautiful province located in the northern part of Luzon. It is a province rich in culture that represents the ancient Spanish and Filipino heritage. To show and share their treasures to the whole world, the locals conceived a festival that highlights these cultural traditions and they called it the “Kannadiwan Festival”. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on May 24, 2012 This festival is a week-long party celebrated every last week of February in Brgy. Kalawaan, Pasig City. The festival features the “Itik” or native duck. The occasion is highlighted with colorful props, exciting activities, and extravagant food with Itik as the main ingredient. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on May 24, 2012 PIAF or The Philippine International Arts Festival is a yearly occasion celebrated during the whole month of February. Last Febraury 2011, the Philippines marked its 20 years of celebrating the National Arts Month through a month-long festival that was launched by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) to honor the Philippine National Arts Month in February. The festival involves both local and international artists, and arts and culture organizations from all over the world. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on May 24, 2012 During the festival, the largest and longest bread with different figures and shapes is presented in the procession along the main road of their town. The parade showcases the creativity and talent of Cuencano bakers. After the parade, all the locals and guests are invited to eat different types of bread for free. » Read More
by Kheem Caparas on May 24, 2012 Kinulob Festival is celebrated yearly every month of April with no definite date. Kinulob is one way of cooking a chicken. It is not as popular compared to other Filipino chicken recipe, though it is not about the popularity but the flavor and the taste that it offers. » Read More
by Kheem Caparas on May 24, 2012 Sanduguan came from the Mangyan word "sandugo" which means brotherhood or being friends. A sandugo treaty is called a blood compact because the participants each drink a small amount of the other’s blood. The blood compact preserves the friendship between two people once different in religion, nationality, culture, and civilization. This was a very traditional way to formalize treaties of friendship in the country. » Read More
by Kheem Caparas on May 24, 2012 Mango-Bamboo Festival is a yearly week-long celebration every April 20-27 in San Carlos City, Pangasinan. It is made to promote the major trade of the town which is bamboo furniture and products, and the best “carabao” mangoes you've ever tasted. » Read More
by Kheem Caparas on May 24, 2012 Tungoh ad Hungduan Festival is a cultural festival celebrated yearly every third week of April, which lasts for about 3-4 days. “Tungoh” refers to the rest period in the traditional agricultural cycle, which is usually after the planting season, while “Hungdu” means “a stopping place” for travelers. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on May 24, 2012 Janiuaynons are people of Janiuay, Iloilo. Located in the heart of Iloilo, 29 kilometers away from the city, the community of Janiuay have a colorful history that stretches back to a rich pre-colonial era. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on May 24, 2012 Give way to the city of Navotas, the “Fishing Capital of the Philippines”, as it marks its annual celebration of Pangisdaan Festival. It is the most anticipated and grandest event in the city. Held every 16th of January, the revelry is a tribute to every bountiful catch of fish in the city. » Read More
