Vigattin Tourism Travel and Tourism Articles in the Philippines

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Ibon-Ebon Festival - The Fabulous Fiesta

by Jhaypee Guia on May 31, 2012

Ibon-Ebon festival, also called “Birds and Eggs Festival,” is a celebration held during the first and second days of February in Candaba, Pampanga. It was first celebrated on February 1 and 2 in 1998 and has been running successfully up to now. This festival is also a celebration for another year of bountiful harvest. The main features of the festival are the migratory birds.

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Cry of Pugad Lawin Monument: The Beginning of the Philippine Revolution

by Jhaypee Guia on August 7, 2014
The Cry of Pugad Lawin Shrine was developed by virtue of the Pugad Lawin Historical Committee created in 1983 to locate the residence of Juan Ramos, son of Melchora Aquino.
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Belenismo sa Tarlac

by Jane Dacumos on August 6, 2012
If Pampanga has its year-round celebration of Christmas then there is another kind of celebration that you should visit. Adjacent to Pampanga, Tarlac has its Belenismo – an annual province-wide contest and exhibit of Belen (nativity scene) displays in different forms and sizes that runs from November to January.
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Apung Iru Fluvial Festival

by Jhaypee Guia on July 4, 2013
Apung Iru Fluvial Festival is an annual celebration held in Apalit, Pampanga every June 28-30. It is also the feast day of the town's Patron, St. Peter. The local term “Apung Iru” refers to the image of St. Peter.
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Moriones Festival of Marinduque

by Jhaypee Guia on May 22, 2012
The Moriones is an annual festival held on Holy Week on the island of Marinduque, Philippines. The "Moriones" are men and women in costumes and masks replicating the garb of biblical Roman soldiers as interpreted by local folk. The Moriones or Moryonan tradition has inspired the creation of other festivals in the Philippines where cultural practices or folk history are turned into street festivals.
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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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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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Christmas in the Philippines

by Xtian Mack on December 9, 2015
It is most likely that the single most-awaited event in the Filipino calendar is Christmas. This takes a lot of preoccupation on the part of Filipinos as the Christmas season in the Philippines unofficially starts as early as September. Filipinos gradually get ready, anticipate, and are excited as the last few months of the year wind down as Christmas Day approaches.
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Cebu's Sinulog Festival 2015 Schedule of Activities

by Vigattin Tourism Administrator on January 8, 2015
Cebu’s Sinulog Festival 2015 officially opens January 9, 2015. The Grand Sinulog parade falls on the January 18, 2015.
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Igni7e: Flare Up Your Passion

by Angel Bonifacio on February 16, 2013
UP Fair is like an annual tradition for me. Every year since I went to college, I've never missed this week-long event held at the UP Sunken Garden. Last night was the first time I came back to the campus after a really long time.
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