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by Jhaypee Guia on April 15, 2013 Aliwan Festival 2013 was on its 11th year of celebrating the much-anticipated event in the country. Aliwan is getting more fun, louder, and more exciting. No doubt that it is one of the most-awaited events in Metro Manila. This year, the three-day celebration happened on April 11-13, 2013. On its first day (April 11), about 17 groups from different parts of the Philippines representing their colorful festivals competed in the street dance competition. » Read More
by dianne gloria on April 1, 2013 We commemmorated yesterday as the day when Jesus died on the cross to save us from our sins. To remember this, we hold the senakulo or "sinakulo" to symbolize our full devotion to Jesus Christ. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on March 13, 2013 Hundreds lined up on opening day, March 9, 2013, for the Cherry Convention, a festival celebrating the unique culture of games, cosplay, hobbies and other aspects of Pinoy pop culture. Held at SM Megamall Megatrade Halls 1 and 2, this bonanza featured online game tournaments, exhibits, vendor stalls, game booths, a cosplay competition, and many more. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on March 13, 2013 In the predominantly Catholic Philippines, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday are national holidays; work is suspended in government offices and private businesses. Most stores are closed and most people in the cities head to the provinces for the long Easter weekend. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on March 8, 2013 Albay has long been a picturesque province in the Bicol Region, and one city, Tabaco, shows off its colorful heritage in its annual Tabak festival, held this year from March 19- March 22. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on March 8, 2013 This year's Araw ng Dabaw celebration promises to be a grand spectacle of life and progress as Davaoenos everywhere break into dance, pageantry and merriment throughout this very progressive city. Araw ng Dabaw, or Day of Davao, is the festival held every March 16, Davao's cityhood day and features a bewildring array of exciting and colorful events all throughout the weeks leading to the main event. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on March 7, 2013 Vigattin Tourism brings you a special coverage of the Philippine Cosplay Convention 2013 at Robinsons Place Manila Midtown Atrium last March 2-3, 2013. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on March 1, 2013 Of all the many amazing places that can be found in the Philippines, the province of Camarines Sur is one of the fastest-rising tourist centers in the country, with many local attractions that draw in visitors from near and far, and also with colorful festivals that embody the unique and vibrant culture that the Bicolanos have possessed throughout the ages. The Karanowan Fish-tival is such an event that showcases the Bicolanos' devotion to its local produce as well as a thanksgiving to the many blessing that have been endowed to them by nature. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on March 1, 2013 The province of Camarines Sur is an emerging tourist center for the Bicol region, with many local attractions that draw in visitors from near and far, with colorful festivals that embody the unique and vibrant culture that the Bicolanos have possessed throughout the ages. One such festival is the colorful Harana Festival. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on March 1, 2013 Although more known as the premier business district of the Philippines, Makati plays host to the lively merrymaking of the Caracol Festival at the newly-opened Circuit Makati in Barangay Carmona. Although various events and performances were held during the weeks leading to the event, the grand celebration and parade was held last February 24. » Read More
