PHILIPPINE FESTIVALS, FIESTAS AND LOCAL CELEBRATIONS IN JUNE 2014
Balangay Taft, Surigao City, Surigao del Norte
June 1 | A showcase of religious heritage of the Surigaonons in honor of St. Virgen de la Paz Y de Buen Viaje. A showcase of religious heritage of the Surigaonons in honor of St. Virgen de la Paz Y de Buen Viaje. A showcase of religious heritage of the Surigaonons in honor of St. Virgen de la Paz Y de Buen Viaje.
SAKAY-SAKAY ABAYAN (FLUVIAL PROCESSION)
Barangay Taft, Surigao City
June 1 | A procession at sea led by the Patron Saint of Bilang-Bilang, Virgen dela Paz Y Buen Viaje, the patroness of good voyage aboard a beautifully adorned vessel followed by colourful motor launches and bancas passing through the Surigao Strait and back to the City wharf.
PHILIPPINE EAGLE WEEK
Davao City
June 1- June 6 | Various activities in support of the Philippine Eagle Conservation Program.
LINGGO NG ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE & “SARDINES AND MANGO FESTIVAL”
Dipolog City
June 1- June 6 | A week’s celebration featuring agro-industrial fairs, sports, beauty pageants, concerts, cultural shows and street dancing.
RIZAL ARTIST FESTIVAL
Angono, Rizal
June 1- June 30 | The festival aims to create awareness and appreciation of Philippine Art and Culture; and promoting arts and culture as vital attraction for local and foreign tourist. Rizal has the potential of becoming a tourist destination particularly in the field of arts and crafts. It is known as the home of various national artists, musicians and other equally creative artist.
SUROY SA SURIGAO (GUIDED FAMILIARIZATION TOURS)
Dinagat and Siaragao Island
June 1- August 31 | To promote domestic tourism, the Provincial Government is sponsoring guided tours to elementary and secondary students. The tour includes visits to important kind marks and scenic spots.
CARRERA HABAGAT
Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte
June 8- June 12 | The toughest four-day adventure race and the biggest in the Philippines. It involves trekking and trail running, kayaking, mountain biking, swimming, rappelling, orienteering, land navigation and special skills section.
CAMOTES CASSAVA FESTIVAL
Tudela, Camotes Island
June 8-14 | A yearly celebration of a bountiful harvest. A time where farmers display their various cassava-based products, share their varied technical experiences in producing and processing cassava products. Among the activities are the Best Booth Contest, Poster Making contest, Search for new cassava food products, cultural night and the search for Miss Camotes Tourism.
LECHONAN SA BAROY
Baroy, Lanao del Norte
June 10 | A grand parade of “lechon” – (roasted pig) in the main town plaza decorated with various vegetables, spices, crops , and other edible items from the farm.
BARAGATAN SA PALAWAN (FOUNDATION DAY)
Provincial Capitol Compound, Puerto Princesa City
June 10-23 | A celebration of the centennial of the founding of the civil government of Palawan. Highlights are LGU Trade and Food Fair, colorful parade with participation from the different municipalities and private sectors featuring the ethnic groups residing in the province.
RIZAL PROVINCE FOUNDATION DAY
Rizal (No definite venue)
June 11 | A province wide celebration of Rizal’s founding anniversary. Activities are parade, street dancing, trade fair and art exhibit; search for Ms. Rizal, poster making, quiz bee, basketball exhibition game and ballroom dancing for senior citizens.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
Cavite, Manila, and other historical site, (nationwide)
June 12 | Re-enactment of the historic proclamation of the Philippine Independence is done at the mansion of Gen Emilio Aguinaldo, the first president of the Philippine Republic.
ARAW NG AGUSAN DEL SUR
Agusan del Sur
June 12 | In celebration of the R.A. 4969 enacted on June 17, 1967 dividing Agusan province into two: Agusan del Norte and del Sur
BONSAI FESTIVAL AND FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY OF SAN ISIDRO
San Isidro, Davao
June 12 | A week-long celebration of the thanksgiving anniversary of the Municipality and celebration of Bonsai festival
PANAGSASALUG FIESTA
Maddela, Quirino
June 12-15 | Highlighted are street dancing, agri-industrial fair, parade, beauty pageant, float parade and sports competitions.
LA TRINIDAD FOUNDATION DAY
La Trinidad, Benguet
June 12- June 16 | General cleaning and tree planting acitivity along with cultural shows and sports fest.
ARAW NG AGUSAN DEL NORTE
Agusan del Norte
June 12- June 17 | Anniversary of Agusan Del Norte. It is highlighted with civic parade, sports fest, and agro-industrial fair.
NALIYAGAN FESTIVAL
Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur
June 12- June 17 | A celebration of the Foundation anniversary of Agusan del Sur, a week-long socio-cultural and arts exposition of indigenous tribes in the entire Agusan valley and displaying their skills and gracefulness in dancing as part of their ritual activities.
ARAW NG COTABATO
Cotabato City
June 12-20 | Charter Anniversary of Cotabato City.
PANGAPOG FESTIVAL
Sta. Maria, Davao del Sur
June 13-18 | A one week thanksgiving festival for the bountiful harvest.
BATTLE OF BESANG PASS
Cervantes, Ilocos Sur
June 14 | Commemoration of the historical victory of the Filipino guerillas in Northern Luzon which led to the surrender of Gen. Yamashita and the end of the Japanese occupation in the Philippines.
VICTORY AT BACSIL RIDGE
San Fernando City, La Union
June 14 | A historical celebration of the USAFIP NL liberation at Bacsil Ridge honoring Filipino soldiers (heroes).
DORONG FESTIVAL
Kapatagan, Digos City
June 14-19 | A week-long thanksgiving celebration with different activities such as mountain biking, motorcross, and mountain climbing, and display fruits and vegetables and tribal exposure of their cultural beliefs and crafts.
GOTAD AD IFUGAO
Lagawe, Ifugao
June 14-28 | A cultural festival showcasing cultural presentations, craftsmanship, chants, songs, and rituals.
PINYASAN (PINEAPPLE) FESTIVAL
Camarines Norte
June 15- June 23 | A festival featuring the sweet, succulent pineapple thru art exhibits, trade fairs, cultural performances and sports events.
DORONG FESTIVAL
Kapatagan, Digos City
June 16 | Annual thanksgiving celebration of the Bagobos for the bountiful harvest showcasing tribal’s street dancing, fruit and vegetable float parade and eco-tourism sports
DAMSU CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Kiblawan, Davao del Sur
June 16 | A thanksgiving celebration for the good harvest.
KAIMONAN FESTIVAL
Maco, Compostela Valley Province
June 17 | A thanksgiving celebration for the blessings and bountiful harvest. It is celebrated every June 17 up to the last Saturday of the month in accordance with the practices of the tribe.
SAN JUAN CITYHOOD ANNIVERSAY
San Juan City
June 17 | The date when the independent Municipality of San Juan was converted into a highly urbanized city. The Cityhood Anniversary also serves as the kick-off activity to the town’s Wattah! Wattah! San Juan Festival
TAGNIPAN-ON FESTIVAL
El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental
June 17 | A street dancing parade using nipa (palm) as the major Decorative items / and costumes.
BAYKAT FESTIVAL, AMBAGUIO TOWN FIESTA
Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya
June 17-19 | Fiesta featuring Kalanguya showcase of their culture and rituals, typical baratillos, playground demonstration, product exhibit and selling, and people’s night.
QUEZON TOWN FIESTA
Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya
June 17-20 | Features the typical celebration of a town fiesta with baratillos, parade, playground demonstration and people’s night.
REGADA WATER FESTIVAL
Cavite City
June 17-24 | In honor of Nuestra Señora de Porta Vaga, sprinklers are installed at the City’s streets so that revelers get a shower. Regada is derived from the word regar which means water. The affair showcases what is best and unique among Caviteños.
LINGGANAY FESTIVAL
Alang-alang, Leyte
June 18 | Week-long socio-cultural activities, talent and sports competition and pageant night. Highlight is street pageant depicting the legendary and mythical story of the golden bells of the municipality.
CADANG – CADANG FESTIVAL
Carmen, Davao del Norte
June 18 | Celebration of winning the progressive municipality in Davao del Norte
PABULIG FESTIVAL
Boston, Davao Oriental
June 18-19 | Boston A celebration of Pabulig festival.
WHITE NIGHTS FESTIVAL
Davao del Norte, Brgy, Poblacion, Kaputian District
June 18-19 (Every 3rd week-end) | Festival of Culture and Arts
ADLAW NAN SURIGAO
Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur
June 19 | The provinces of Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur Simultaneously commemorate their charter anniversary.
RIZAL WREATH LAYING
Dapitan City
June 19 | Commemorative celebration of the birthday of Dr. Jose P. Rizal our National Hero.
RIZAL DAY
Calamba, Laguna
June 19 | Description In memory of the birthday of the Philippine National hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, the townfolks of Calamba offer flowers at the Rizal shrine. A civic parade is organized to feature the life and times of Dr. Rizal and culminate at the town plaza.
PISTA NG KALIKASAN
Provincewide, Palawan
June 19 | A massive tree planting activity to help alleviate global warming.
DAPITAN’S CHARTER
Dapitan City
June 19- June 22 | Festivity starts on the birth anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal and culminates on the city’s charter day. The celebration is highlighted by a sportsfest alongside cultural presentations
PUJADA BAY FESTIVAL
Mati, Davao Oriental
June 19-24 | Fluvial festival to showcase the bounty of coastal resources, lectures on coastal protection/management; cultural presentation and parade.
ZAMBULAWAN FESTIVAL (Street pageantry)
Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur
June 20 | Street dancing and colorful parade highlighting native Subanen costumes and rituals.
3RD SANGYAW FESTIVAL
Tacloban City
June 20 | Re-enactment of the exchange of the images of Señor Santo Niño between the Basey barrios of Buscada and Kankabatok (now Tacloban).
BALYUAN RITES
Taclobay City, Leyte
June 20 | Ceremonial exchange of images of the Holy Child between Leyte and Samar.
GINNAMULUAN FIESTA
Cabarroguis, Quirino
June 20-21 | Activities are street dancing and cooperativism in accomplishing noble endeavors adhering to the values of Bayanihan in coming up with successful undertakings
PISTA Y ANG KAGUEBAN
Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
June 20- June 27 (3rd week of June) | A festive reforestation dine by practically all people from different walks of life with activities such as performance of the environmental artists of Puerto Princesa through songs dances.
PILI FESTIVAL
Sorsogon, Sorsogon
June 20- June 29 | Pili is an indigenous crop of Bicol region, particularly Sorsogon. This festival showcases the PIli, the primary purpose of which is to emphasize its importance and to increase the awareness of the public on its various economic uses.
“OYANGE KAUGMAN” FESTIVAL
Polangui, Albay
June 20- June 29 | A merrymaking held in conjunction with the town fiesta. The festival whose name was derived from a tree which is abundant in the area features various exciting events including street presentation, beauty pageant, trade fair, among others.
DIWATA FESTIVAL
San Francisco, Agusan del Sur
June 21 | A festival highlighted with street dancing in honor of their patron saint.
MUDPACK FESTIVAL
Murcia, Negros Occidental
June 21-22 | The festival is a symbolic celebration of man’s return to primitive time when he was closer to nature
PAYUHWAN FESTIVAL: BATANES DAY
Province of Batanes
June 21-26 | Anniversary celebration of the establishment of the civil government of Batanes highlighted by cultural activities and demonstrations commemorating how the Ivatans became sturdy survivors of history, more united, more established and closer to the world through songs, dances and rituals.
CALUMPIT "LIBAD" FESTIVAL_
Calumpit, Bulacan
June 23 | A celebration in honor of the patron saint St. John the Baptist.
BATAC CHARTER DAY & EMPANADA FESTIVAL
Batac, Ilocos Norte
June 23 | Features the “Empanada Festival” showcasing and promoting the very traditional fastfood and the One-Town-One-Product (OTOP) of Batac. Activities include, mass, dance parade (dancing with the same music of Empanada where different stages of preparing and empanada were depicted), empanada making and eating contests among political leaders.
AGGAW NAK CAGAYAN (CAGAYAN FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY)
Province of Cagayan
June 23- June 30 | Anniversary celebration of the establishment of the civil government of Cagayan highlighted by an agro-industrial trade fair, cultural presentations, lectures, exhibits, beauty pageant among others and the novena to the miraculous image of Our Lady of Piat at the Piat Basilica Minore.
PIAT SAMBALI FESTIVAL (RELIGIOUS)
Piat, Cagayan
June 23 - July 2 | A religious and cultural revival in commemoration of the Christianization of the Itawes region of Cagayan. Activities are colorful shows, novenas and street dancing; cultural presentations by indigenous groups.
KALIGUAN FLUVIAL FESTIVAL
Cagwait, Surigao del Sur
June 24 | A yearly festivities in honor of St. John the Baptist highlighted by Search for Perlas ng Kaliguan beauty pageant, beach dancing and other beach-fun activities.
SAN JUAN SA HIBOK-HIBOK FESTIVAL
CAMIGUIN (province wide)
June 24 | Held annually in honor of St. John the Baptist with fluvial procession, parade and water sports.
ARAW NG MAYNILA
Manila City
June 24 | A yearly celebration of Manila Day featuring various activities like the Manila Film Festival, Fireworks Display, etc.
SAB’UYAN FESTIVAL / FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
Pola, Oriental Mindoro
June 24 | Legend says that a long time ago, a fisherman saw the statue of St. John the Baptist which became Pola’s patron saint. Sab’uyan Festival takes place every June 24 in honor of St. John the Baptist whose image is taken from the church and carried on procession accompanied by a band and set on a beautifully decorated boat to the sea where it was first found. The Sab’uyan begins. People in the boat throw seawater to one another chanting “Viva San Juan Bautista”. After the procession at the sea, the image is carried around town. Dancers from various groups follow the image. The Sab’uyan continues. The splashing of water is received with good humor for the people believe that being doused brings good health, luck and happiness. The procession ends at the church plaza.
LUBID – LUBID FESTIVAL AND COW PARADE
Tiaong, Quezon
June 24 | The idea of the festival revolve around paying tribute to the cows. But instead of showcasing the real cows in their annual parade, the local government decided to depict the cows in their dancing because based from the legend where the name of Tiaong came from the mowing of the cow. A competition among elementary and high school students, the choreograph street dancing was an attraction by itself. Students in their colorful costumes dressed like a cow brings delight to the audience.
PARADA NG LECHON
Balayan, Batangas
June 24 | A celebration that coincides with the Feast of St. John the Baptist. Lechons coming from the barangays of the town are paraded at the town plaza. After the parade, the town’s people and guests partake in the fete.
WATTAH! WATTAH! SAN JUAN FIESTA
San Juan City
June 24 | This is a fiesta in honor of the town''s patron saint - Saint John the Baptist which is characterized by vigorous and boisterous streetdancing with "Basaan (dousing of water) and "Santong Tao" (live saints) parade. Includes also numerous free concert s featuring various local artists and celebrities.
TAONG-PUTIK FESTIVAL
Aliaga, Nueva Ecija
June 24 | A religious event where town folks wear vines, banana leaves or dried coconut leaves on their mud-covered bodies as St. John the Baptist was said to have done in his lifetime.
TOURISM CONGRESS
Cebu City
June 24 | To convene collaborative partners in a Tourism Congress to tackle priorities in implementing a 5-year master plan crafted by the Core Tourism Group using the McKinsey Framework. The forum aims to address the challenge: Catalyzing Tourism Growth through Multi-sectoral Initiatives and Coordinated Leadership.
FEAST OF SAN ANTONIO DE PADUA
Pilia. Laguna
June 24 | Description The townsfolk of Pila celebrate the feast of San Antonio de Padua through a procession, merry making and festive dining in most of the beautiful ancestral homes. The San Antonio de Padua Parish Church and the town plaza are the focal points of the activities.
FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST / LECHON FESTIVAL
Mindoro Oriental
June 24 | Dressed in creative costumes and disguises, lechins are paraded around the town accompanied by gay chanting and buhusan a customary practice during the San Juan Bautista Feast.
MATAGOAN FESTIVAL
Tabuk City, Kalinga
June 24-26 | A cultural festival showcasing the diferent cultures, traditions as well as the native and modern products of the various indigenous communities of Tabuk City. It is also a festival of Indigenous songs, dances and rhythms.
IKID-IKID SA HONONGANAN FESTIVAL
Hinunangan, Southern Leyte
June 25 | Activities are street dancing and ritual dance competition.
BITUON HAN LEYTE KASADYAAN
Leyte Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival Park, Tacloban City
June 25 | Search for the festival queen, with the lead female dancer of the competing festivals as the candidate.
PALO PALO FESTIVAL
Batanes
June 26 | The 219th Anniversary of the establishment of the civil Government of Batanes
TAEPHAG FESTIVAL
Tagbina, Sutigao del Sur
June 27 | A common Manobo ritual used for opening a kaingin, rice planting, harvesting and other activities.
CACABYAWAN FESTIVAL
Municipality of San Isidro, Davao Oriental
June 27 | Founding anniversary and thanksgiving for the bountiful harvest of cocoa, and the celebration of the replication of caves and cabyaw.
Pintados Festival (Photo by Chad Loreto)
PINTADOS FESTIVAL
Tacloban City, Leyte
June 27 | Pintados showcases the ancient practice of body painting (tattooeing) and how Tacloban’s ascendants came to accept Christianity and develop a great love for the Senior Santo Niño.
16TH LEYTE KASADYAAN FESTIVAL OF FESTIVALS STREET DANCE AND RITUAL DANCE COMPETITION
Leyte Sports & Development Center, Tacloban City, Leyte
June 27 | A pageantry of colorful and diverse festivals of the municipalities of Leyte depicting their unique culture, history and way of living.
ARAW NG EL SALVADOR
El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental
June 27 | Activities are parade and cultural shows.
ARAW NG MARAMAG
Maramag, Bukidnon
June 27 | Activities are Agro Fair, street dancing competition and cultural parade.
SAKAY-SAKAY FESTIVAL
JIMENEZ, MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL
June 27-29 | Baroto Race
SUBIRAN REGATTA
Family Park, Cancabato Bay, Tacloban City
June 28 | Participants, mostly fishermen, exhibit their mastery and skills in maneuvering their attractive and colorful subiran craft, sailing and steering them in an 8 nautical miles race, along Cancabato Bay.
Contact:Leyte Tourism and Investment Promotion Center
KANIYOG’N FESTIVAL
Brooke’s Point, Palawan
June 28 | “Kaniyogan” or coconut plantation abound in this town and has become an important means of sustenance for its people. The festival aims to promote the diverse products derived from the “tree of life”. The celebration also features trade fairs, cultural and contemporary shows, sports activities and a beauty pageant.
SIRONG-SIRONG FESTIVAL
Cagdianao, Surigao del Norte
June 28- June 29 | A fiesta celebration in honor of Saints Peter and Paul highlighted by ethnic mardigras contests, agro-industrial fair and public dancing.
APUNG IRU FLUVIAL FESTIVAL
Apalit, Pampanga
June 28-30 | The most awaited activitiy of this festival procession where the image of St. Peter is brought down from Capalangan to Calumpit River where a colorfully decorated mini pagoda awaits the image.
KALILANG SA RANAO
Marawi City, Lanao del Sur
June 28 - July 05 | Celebrates the legendary Lake Lanao.
BAILES DE ARCOS
Makati City
June 29 | Performed during the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul by daughters of past participants with impeccable reputations as homage to the Virgen dela Rosa” for her kindness.
BINIRAY FESTIVAL
Bulalacao, Mindoro Oriental
June 29 | The festival is being held to honor the town’s patron saints Peter and Paul, a way of thanksgiving for the blessings from the sea. The celebration starts in the early hours of the morning, with a flotilla of intricately decorated boats that encircles Bulalacao Bay and met by the townsfolk at it lands on the shore. Marching continues on the streets with icons of the two saints greeted in religious manners by the devotees. A procession is done later at twilight and ends at the church ground. The traditional putong (crowning) of the patrons complete the final rituals amidst songs and dances by adults and children alike. A street dancing is also staged during the day participated mostly by students in indigenous costumes.
SUGBONGCOGONTOWN FIESTA / SACRED HEART OF JESUS
Sugbongcogon, Misamis Oriental
June 29 | Activities are parade, cultural shows and Agri-fair
KAHALAWAN TE SEBSEB “SPRING FESTIVAL”
Maramag, Bukidnon
June 30 | A spring festival where the legends of the place is express through street dancing and tableau competition.
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