February 10. - A floral procession and street dance festival.Celebrates the religious, patronal feast of St. William the Hermit.

the Eve of Ash Wednesday-Residents dressed In llocano costumes and decorated with antique jewelry dance and sing around town while being blessed with the Sign of the Cross made with pounded rice rather than gray ash.

The lantern procession and decor competition culminated with the Palarong Pamasko.

The province-wide cooking contest is also held side-by-side with the Search for the Biggest Garlic Bulb and Garlic Bundling, whose categories include Longest Twined Garlic, Creative Bundling, and Bundling Competition which also allows tourist participation.  It occurs between the 1st and 3rd of May and showcases the ability and resourcefulness, and hard work traits of Ilocano.

It begins on the first of May, when the entire nation observes Labor Day and Vigan recalls its own Isabelo de los Reyes, who established the nation's first league of work. The catholic dedicated additionally recalls on this day St. Joseph, supporter holy person of specialists. The principal day remembrance is trailed by the Binatbatan Festival festivities, which incorporates a road moving rivalry. Binatbatan moving is associated with Vigan's abel Iloco make. The move portrays how cotton cases are beaten with bamboo sticks to discharge the cotton lighten called batbat from its seed. This celebration was begun in 2002 to feature this customary weaving make that is said to originate before the landing of the Spaniards. Every first week of May, Vigan has painting and product exhibitions, a Calesa, and other cultural events. Preservation of ancestral/tribal houses.

held every January 22 showcases the "longest Longaniza" with the hope of entering the Guinness Book of Records as the longest Longaniza In the world.

A celebration commemorating locanos' favorite cuisine, "pinakbet," including street dances and cookery competitions.

Celebrated every last week of March In Candon City as a thanksgiving for the city's abundant tobacco harvest.

this celebrated June 24 - 29 It is in commemoration of the establishment of the civil government of Cagayan which was established on June 29, 1583.

is held every year on July 24th in Basco, Batanes. It is a unique social event that unites various regions in a common festival. The name of this festival was taken from the sticks local Ivatans used in fighting against the colonizers, both Spanish and Dutch. The Philippines is so well recognized because of its rich culture and exciting festivals often religious and social, but always full of fun, music, and dances.

is one of the most exciting events in the province of Isabela, Philippines. It depicts a lot of cultural heritage and is a holiday in favor of scarecrows that protect the ripening rice in the fields from birds. There is street dancing to music with colorful costumes. Joyful with a lot of merriments, it also brings out the traditions and creativity of the people of Isabela. January 22 and January 27 celebrated with the theme “Ettam ngana Ta Isabela” (Let's go in Isabela).

Philippines A joint celebration of the Founding Anniversary and rich culture and history of the province. Activities include street dancing, music, and traditional games, among others. This is a joyous yet worthwhile celebration to honor the heritage of Quirino. The celebration is from September 6 to 10.

It is a celebration to commemorate the founding anniversary of the Bayombong, an enrichment of the culture of the Isinai tribe. Traditional dances and music and foods are part of this festival, which displays heritage and unity in the said province. May 24th is the date of the year in celebration.

held every year on July 24th in Basco, Batanes. It is a unique social event that unites various regions in a common festival. The name of the festival was taken from the sticks local Ivatans used in fighting against the colonizers, both Spanish and Dutch. The Philippines is so well recognized because of its rich culture and exciting festivals often religious and social, but always full of fun, music, and dances.

February 14-19 The most awaited event during the celebration of the annual so-called ‘Karansa’: a Street Dancing Competition where the concept of cooperation and unity called ‘Paatag’ prevails as the overall theme of the day’s hilarious activities. Often in the heat of the presentation, miscalculations result in knife and bolo gashes. Both actors and actresses participate in this particularly sensitive and dangerous sword-play. Only beautiful, graceful ladies and handsome men are chosen and trained for the theater. Indeed, this is a cultural theater that demands talent, beauty, skills and courage from the actors, and highly skilled and experienced trainers are needed to create this unique style of “Zarsuela”.

March 21 to 23 in the town of San Luis, province of Aurora highlights the importance of growing palm trees locally called _____ on the community’s economic wellbeing. Patron Saint of Baler, Aurora, San Luis Obispo, and in recognition of the introduction of an awesome pioneer and statesman, President Manuel Luis Quezon.

August 13 to 19 Annually enhances cultural appreciation and tourism attraction in Baler, with activities like street dancing parades, beauty pageants, and cultural shows, integral to ____ celebrations.

April 28 - was derived from a kind of pot used for cooking or fetching water. The cooking pot is made of a special clay and is locally known as ___. To commemorate this humble beginning of the now progressive city, the Banga Festival is being celebrated. an earthenware.

Every September -  An agro- religious festival held annually in Mabatang, Abucay. It starts with a thanksgiving mass and a street dancing where participants adorn themselves with colorful costumes made of tiger lass used to make walis tambo.  They dance as they walk with the “reyna” or queens of the different Barangays holding up and swaying the little statues or pictures of Saint Antonine, to the rhythmic tune of the theme song of the patron saint.

The Bantay ______ Inc. and the Morong local government unit have been conducting the Festival that aims to generate awareness and (gather funds for the continuous development and rehabilitation of the conservation center). Every last week of November. It aims to bring sustainable progress to Bataan in terms of safeguarding the natural environment and unify people from all walks of life under the preservation program.

2nd Sunday of May. It is an annual celebration in honor of Laur’s patron saint, San Juan Bautista. This festival highlights the Dance performed by men and women dressed in colorful costumes and accompanied by drums and other instruments. A weeklong festival recreating the expansion of Christianity and the war between Christians and Muslims, ____ dates back from the Spanish colonial period. The festival features vivacious beats of brass bands, spirited choreography and moving voices embraced with a daunting literary piece. Written in ancient Tagalog, the script tells about the (feud of the Muslims and Christians that started over territories). It shows how Christians used the power of the cross symbolizing their faith in defeating the Muslims, who later retaliated by way of stealing the cross from them. Many battles preceded the retrie

June 24. This is to express their gratitude and devotion to the patron in this way. Everyone is asked to bring candles and alms to the church’s early morning service. The custom is called Pagsa-San Juan, which translates ‘to live like St. John’. It is practiced to reflect the appearance and to observe the life of Saint John who is known to have lived an ascetic, humble life. He dwelt in the desert, wore clothes made of camel’s hair, and lived on insects and wild honey.

3rd Week oy May. It is a celebration of gratitude for bountiful crops where people dress up to highlight their costumes and lively dances.  A “_____”is a tagalog word meaning shelter or a shed made of bamboo A “_____” is a makeshift shelter made from kawayan (bamboo) and nipa, built at the center of ricefields as a protection from the sun’s heat or from rain. Over the years, it has been tradition that after all the harvests were safely brought home, the “_____” are demolished. People then start celebrating together for the bountiful harvest. Festival  started in 1999. Activities include: street dancing, beauty contest, tourism and trade fair, awarding ceremony and cultural shows.

The City Mayor then changed the name of the festival to Melting Pot Festival, but it is still remembered by its former name.The festival features various contingents of school children garbed in grass-inspired costumes – painted with black soots – all merrily dancing to the beat of local tunes and ethnic instruments made of bamboo. January 20. has a celebration called which takes its name from a type of grass that is unique to the area.  To celebrate the plant, which has long been considered a delicacy.  hosts which offers a wide range of activities and attractions for visitors of all ages.

Last week of October. People in Camiling give thanks to God for a plentiful crop by celebrating the harvest and the quality of their meat products, especially the Chicharon or Bagnet. Included are the delightful rice cake known only to the Ilocano as "_____" and Chicharon, which is a popular meal among tourists. It is the oldest cultural event in the province, dating back to 2000.

May 30 to 31 Also called "Pamilalamu," which is an Aeta term meaning "pakikisama," or solidarity The goal is to empower the youth and promote the culture of the Aeta people as well as to impart cultural heritage and traditions such as songs, dances, rituals, crafts, and traditional sporting events, to the next generation of Aeta people. Elders demonstrated traditional skills such as weaving baskets from strips of dried leaves, and shared stories and prayers around the campfire. Short drama presentations depicted how they lived as nomadic tribes in the olden days. They also enacted old courting rituals and performed indigenous dances celebrating hunting and war.

May 2 to 11 It is meant to be an occasion to commemorate the large crop of mangos, a fruit that grows widely in Iba, Zambales. It refers to the variety of the sweet fruit called carabao mango (mangifera indica L.) that is cultivated in Zambales. Organized by the Zambales Mango Producers Federation (ZAMPROFED) and provincial government in coordination with public and private institutions, the fest was conceptualized as thanksgiving celebration for the harvest of the fruit, promote Zambales mango, and boost tourism.

January 24 It pays tribute to the oldest known depiction of the Virgin Mother in Asia, Nuestra Señora de la Paz y Buen Viaje (Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage), the oldest known image of the Virgin Mother in Asia.

Every last week of Novemeber, reenactment of the historical battle. The war honros aeta’s victory over the Christians. Ensures a plentiful harevst and exhibits respect, harmony and cultural diversity.  War dance that portrays the battle between the Christian and the Aetas in the town of Masinloc. It is a Sambal word that means “bravery”. It is usually featured at the town plaza on the 30th day of November for the public to witness.

is an annual water, environmental, and religious festival in Cavite, Philippines. It is held in honor of the feast of St. John the Baptist, locally known as San Juan Bautista, every 24th of June. It is a week-long festival popular for street parties where water is thrown at revelers. The ____ in Cavite City was held in 1996. It also has become known as the Cavite City Water Festival. One of its venues is the length of P. Burgos Avenue where a tradition occurs, participants get drenched by water splashed at them.

is a celebration that lasts one week in Laguna, it is celebrated every January 7 to 14. It consists of a float parade, street dancing, and street concerts. The festival is a street dancing competition between different schools within San Pablo City, laguna. The costumes were made mostly from coconut and coconut trees. and the songs that are used in the festivals are mostly local old songs like Follow the Leader. the head of the fiesta committee, proposed to the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Pablo of a multi-sectoral fiesta celebration that would involve participation of various individuals and organizations in the city.

an annual event held in Batangas City, the event was started by the city mayor Eduardo Dimacuha in July 1988. Presented during a feast, it is a traditional ceremonial dance that honours the holy cross. The dance consists of prayers, songs, and dances between couples. The male dancers shuffle in intense fashion and hit the ground using a bamboo stick, while the females dance with sophisticated wrist and finger movements

is a celebration held in rizal every November 23, local people build giants puThe festival's origin dates back around 1800s, the spanish colonial prohibited the local people from celebrating any kind of holiday or festivals, except they let the local people celebrate one festival for one year, the locals took advantage of this proposal. The local people giant puppet to look like the spanish people and made it horrendous, mocking the spanish colonial rulers. pets, each puppets represent barangays around the city,

is a cultural festival in the city of Tayabas, Quezon every May 15. was an initiative of Orlando Nadres and then mayor Faustino Alandy Silang. Launched in 1989, its name refers to revelry in the month of May. As the image of San Isidro Labrador passes by a house, its residents start throwing suman, fruits and other local produce, as well as money and other goodies (some immigrant families ship boxes of imported goods to their relatives for the hagisan). This symbolizes the sharing of wealth and prosperity to farmers and peasants. The farmers believe that the more suman you catch, the bigger the yield for the year.

The City Mayor then changed the name of the festival to Melting Pot Festival, but it is still remembered by its former name.The festival features various contingents of school children garbed in grass-inspired costumes – painted with black soots – all merrily dancing to the beat of local tunes and ethnic instruments made of bamboo.

As the image of San Isidro Labrador passes by a house, its residents start throwing suman, fruits and other local produce, as well as money and other goodies (some immigrant families ship boxes of imported goods to their relatives for the hagisan). This symbolizes the sharing of wealth and prosperity to farmers and peasants. The farmers believe that the more suman you catch, the bigger the yield for the year.

known as ______, is a well-known event in Narra, Palawan, which highlights the town’s abundant harvest. The festival is celebrated annually, usually in the last week of October, as a way for the people of Narra to express their gratitude for the bountiful harvest.

annual event celebrated during the third week of January by the Tagbanua and Batak tribes in the municipality of Aborlan, Palawan. This festival is renowned for its ritual dances, and is held only under a bright full moon. During the festival, the Batak tribe showcases their traditional beliefs through their woven clothing and handmade accessories, while performing a war dance to drive away evil spirits and seek the gods’ blessings for the community’s continued prosperity. is a follow-up celebration of Pagdiwata, and it offers an authentic glimpse into the traditional culture and customs of the indigenous people of Palawan.

celebrates the miraculous image of the Santo Niño de Romblon. During this festival, devotees gather to pay homage to the Santo Niño by dancing and chanting traditional songs. Colorful costumes and intricate dances add to the festive atmosphere. To explain that the word means ‘where they sailed to’. This religious observance is held to worship the Holy Child, Señor Sto. Niño de Romblon. Its image is enshrined at St. Joseph Cathedral otherwise known as Romblon Cathedral, the ecclesiastical seat of the Diocese of Romblon, the oldest church in the province, and a National Cultural Treasure since 2001

considered as the biggest festival in Camarines Sur celebrated a week long with a tagline of “The Hottest Festival in the World”.  word Bicolano language translates to enjoy one’s time or happiness. It was established on May 15, 1989 in time for the fiesta of San Isidro Labrador (St. Isidore the Worker), who is regarded as the patron of agricultural workers. Its religious beginnings gave way to a more secular tone in later years. According to the provincial government, Camarines Sur was created on May 27, 1579.

Celebrated in Catanduanes Occurs every 4th week of may (May 27-31) cultural and agricultural festival Recognizes the importance of abaca. (scientific name Musa textilis)

Held in Balud, Masbate Occurs every 2nd week of april Main event is A competion between 9 tribes of dance group. Accompanied by lively music and dance moves inspired by fishing and farming activities

Donsol, Sorsogon Occurs every May 17-24 Honors the whale sharks and promotes marine conservation Street dances and cultural performance.

which refers to rice wine. signifies abundance as it relates to the lore that on such an occasion an earthen jar overflows with rice wine. ______ is a cultural festival that showcases the rich traditions and heritage of the Ifugao people. The festival includes traditional sports, games, dances, and rituals, celebrating the community's way of life and the rice planting season

Also known as the "Flower Festival," It celebrates the blooming season in Baguio with vibrant flower floats, street dancing, and various cultural activities throughout the month. “A season of blooming”

 means "coming together," is a festival that celebrates the founding anniversary of Benguet province.

week-long celebration featuring the culture, arts, and traditions of the Mountain Province's indigenous communities. The Agri-Tourism festival focused on rediscovering the rich history, culture, arts, trades and industries of Benguet. It was conceptualized to gather all the tribes of Benguet and come together to share their cultural beliefs and practicestourism industry and allowing the increase of business employment opportunities

It was previously known as Arya Abra Festival until 2009. “Onwards Abra”, an exhortation of progress and forward momentum. Abrenian, is a cultural festival and founding anniversary celebration in the province of Abra, Philippines held every March 9th. It was previously known as Arya Abra Festival until 2009.

 The Strawberry Festival is an annual celebration in La Trinidad, Benguet, known as the "Strawberry Capital of the Philippines."

October 15 up to November 30 • celebration of Marikina's excellence for their shoe product. The fest is organized in order to promote shoes and leather products that the city is known for, reinvigorate local shoe industry, and highlight their quality and craftsmanship. Marikina City is called the Shoe Capital of the Philippines, with long and deep history of well-known shoemakers and production of sho

Reunion For Century old Clans, virtual family reunion of Marikeños from all over the country and abroad. It gives the opportunity to all Marikeños to meet and to get to know their clan members and recognize the families who have settled in the region for at least a hundred years. This festival is aiming to give importance to family and tradition.

The _______ originated from the word "lavandero" which means a man who does laundry. It was once held annually to commemorate Mandaluyong City's founding day (The Philippine Star, 2001).  According to GMA News (2017), the idea of this event is to pay tribute to the Filipinos who worked as hired laborers doing laundry by the banks of brooks and streams during the Spanish colonization. a man who does laundry. It was held by the city government as a way to recall Filipino men as hired hands in washing laundry by the banks of brooks and streams in Mandaluyong during colonial era.

also known as the Basaan Festival, is the feast of John the Baptist, the patron saint of San Juan, Metro Manila, and many other communities across the Philippines. It is held every June 24. offered to St. John, who cleansed and prepared the people for the coming of Jesus Christ by baptizing them. Everyone must have with them a bucket or tabo, water gun or water hose, all of which being purposefully pointed at every passerby. It is not only for fun, but a representation of said baptism, with water to symbolize ripples of good favor that everyone hopes to get for themselves and their families.

Spanish word that means “snail”, a symbol for resilience. It was first launched in 1986,Referred to as a replica of Rio de janeiro’s Mardi Gras, Makati City government organizes a large-scale festival that prioritizes environmental preservation and Filipino culture. This celebration features street dancers wearing a costume portraying flowers, plants, animals, and endangered species.It was held every last week of February.

A commercial exhibition of indigenous handicrafts, _______ , or “Hand-Created”,showcases the creations of exceptional artists and craftspeople. Prospective purchasers and investors in indigenous arts and crafts are welcome to view the exhibitions during this event.

is one of the most exciting events in the province of Isabela, Philippines. It depicts a lot of cultural heritage and is a holiday in favor of scarecrows that protect the ripening rice in the fields from birds. There is street dancing to music with colorful costumes. Joyful with a lot of merriments, it also brings out the traditions and creativity of the people of Isabela. January 22 and January 27 celebrated with the theme “Ettam ngana Ta Isabela” (Let's go in Isabela).

Philippines A joint celebration of the Founding Anniversary and rich culture and history of the province. Activities include street dancing, music, and traditional games, among others. This is a joyous yet worthwhile celebration to honor the heritage of Quirino. The celebration is from September 6 to 10.

Every September -  An agro- religious festival held annually in Mabatang, Abucay. It starts with a thanksgiving mass and a street dancing where participants adorn themselves with colorful costumes made of tiger lass used to make walis tambo.  They dance as they walk with the “reyna” or queens of the different Barangays holding up and swaying the little statues or pictures of Saint Antonine, to the rhythmic tune of the theme song of the patron saint.

2nd Sunday of May. It is an annual celebration in honor of Laur’s patron saint, San Juan Bautista. This festival highlights the Dance performed by men and women dressed in colorful costumes and accompanied by drums and other instruments. A weeklong festival recreating the expansion of Christianity and the war between Christians and Muslims, ____ dates back from the Spanish colonial period. The festival features vivacious beats of brass bands, spirited choreography and moving voices embraced with a daunting literary piece. Written in ancient Tagalog, the script tells about the (feud of the Muslims and Christians that started over territories). It shows how Christians used the power of the cross symbolizing their faith in defeating the Muslims, who later retaliated by way of stealing the cross from them. Many battles preceded the retrie

known as ______, is a well-known event in Narra, Palawan, which highlights the town’s abundant harvest. The festival is celebrated annually, usually in the last week of October, as a way for the people of Narra to express their gratitude for the bountiful harvest.

celebrates the miraculous image of the Santo Niño de Romblon. During this festival, devotees gather to pay homage to the Santo Niño by dancing and chanting traditional songs. Colorful costumes and intricate dances add to the festive atmosphere. To explain that the word means ‘where they sailed to’. This religious observance is held to worship the Holy Child, Señor Sto. Niño de Romblon. Its image is enshrined at St. Joseph Cathedral otherwise known as Romblon Cathedral, the ecclesiastical seat of the Diocese of Romblon, the oldest church in the province, and a National Cultural Treasure since 2001

which refers to rice wine. signifies abundance as it relates to the lore that on such an occasion an earthen jar overflows with rice wine. ______ is a cultural festival that showcases the rich traditions and heritage of the Ifugao people. The festival includes traditional sports, games, dances, and rituals, celebrating the community's way of life and the rice planting season

It was previously known as Arya Abra Festival until 2009. “Onwards Abra”, an exhortation of progress and forward momentum. Abrenian, is a cultural festival and founding anniversary celebration in the province of Abra, Philippines held every March 9th. It was previously known as Arya Abra Festival until 2009.