PHILIPPINE FESTIVALS, FIESTAS AND LOCAL CELEBRATIONS IN JULY 2014
Maasin City, Southern Leyte
July 1 | A religious street pageant as homage to the Holy Child Jesus, with its theme – “One Beat, One Faith, One Southern Leyte” features the different festivals of Maasin City and the 18 Municipalities of the province.
TANGGOGOAN FESTIVAL
Mati, Digos City
July 1 | Celebration of Araw ng Davao del Sur every July 1. Its highlighted with Search for Mutya ng Davao del Sur, street dancing and tribal dance competition.
GATAS NG KALABAW FESTIVAL
Cabanatuan City
July 1-7 | A celebration in promoting Nueva Ecija as the source of Carabao's mil, with 5 cities / municipalities as top producers of Gatas ng Kalabaw namely: Science City of Munoz, Llanera, Talavera, San Jose City and Sto.Domingo.
BANANA FESTIVAL
Tagum, Davao del Norte
July 1- July 10 | Street dancing, agri trade fair to highlight Davao del Norte as “banana country”.
SANDUGO FESTIVAL
Tagbilaran City, Bohol
July 1-31 | Bohol’s annual commemoration of the Blood compact (mardi gras parade) between Rajah Sikatuna and Miguel Lopez de Legazpi. Highlights of the festival are the Sandugo street dancing & mardi gras. These dances shall depict the theme of “friendship among equals and international diplomacy” expressed in the participating group’s traditional culture.
BANIG FESTIVAL
Badian, Cebu
July 3 | In celebration of Badian’s Annual Fiesta, the festival showcases the Cebuano & Badianganon culture, tradition, delicacies & local products especially its famous “mats” (banig).
FEAST OF THE HOLY CROSS OF WAWA (PAGODA SA WAWA)
Bocaue, Bulacan
July 3 (1st Sunday) | Feature the Pagoda which is a gaily-decorated structure riding on a huge banca, glides along the Bocaue River.
SAGAYAN FESTIVAL (MARANAO WAR DANCE)
Tubod, Lanao del Norte
July 4 | This festival depicts the rich Maranao culture pageantry war dance performed by warriors & fan dance by the Maranao maidens held during Araw ng Lanao del Norte.
HUDYAKA FESTIVAL
Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental
July 12 | Street dancing competition which depicts the historical events of how Laguindingan become one of the municipalities of Misamis Oriental
LUBID FESTIVAL
Malilipot, Albay
July 12-16 | A weeklong celebration showcasing abaca hemp – locally known as lubid which the municipality is known to be the region’s major producer. Various activities highlighted by street dance parade where participants are colorfully dressed in abaca costumes.
TINALAK FESTIVAL
Koronadal City, South Cotabato
July 13-18 | An annual celebration of the Province of South Cotabato that demonstrate the importance of T’nalak cloth as the cultural image of the Province. The variety of activities of the festival mimics the T’nalak cloth, being a piece of cloth weaved to varied designs. The festival activities are characterized by its focus on people and development anchored on tourism, history and culture and Arts.
SINARAPAN FESTIVAL
San Buenaventura, Buhi, Cam. Sur
July 14-15 | Showcase the world’s largest fish locally known as “sinarapan” which is found abundant in the area. Various activities are lined up highlighted by the float competition.
S’LANG FESTIVAL
Malungon, Sarangani Province
July 15 | A munciiopal celebration that gives importance to the B’laanl Culture and traditions being the original inhabitants of the place.
SUBAYAN KEG SUBANEN FESTIVAL
Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental
July 15-16 | A week-long trade fair/ street dancing depict songs, dances and other forms of simulated social expression of the rich Subanon cultural heritage
PAHINUNGOD FESTIVAL
Carrascal, Surigao del Sur
July 16 | This is a Mardi gras performed around the streets of Carrascal in honor of their patroness, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.
Binuhat Festival (Photo from http://www.tagumexposure.com)
BINUHAT FESTIVAL
Tagum City
July 17-23 | An advocacy celebration recognizing the rights and social contributions of the gay community in different fields of endeavors from technical aspects, business, academe, creative and performing arts that foster acceptance of their gender in the society.
PADIGOSAN FESTIVAL
Rizal Park, Digos City
July 19 | The day is utilized to commemorate the founding of Digos as a municipality.
KALIGA FESTIVAL (STREET PAGEANTRY)
Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental
July 22 | Street dancing, trade fair & culutural presentations in observance of the City Charter day.
LIBON PAROY FESTIVAL
Libon, Albay
July 22- 25 | Katalingkasan which means freedom and rebirth, is held in conjunction with the Libon Town Fiesta and the feast of its Patron Saint, St. James the Greater. The festival aims to revive the rich cultural heritage of the town and at the same time promote local tourism.
SUBILAN FESTIVAL
Batangas City
July 23 | An annual celebration wherein a ritual dance is being done pay homage to the Holy Cross as a sort of thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest.
IBID FESTIVAL
Caibiran, Biliran
July 23 | Ibid Festival portrays how the town of Caibiran got its name from the species of monitor lizard locally known as "ibid".
SINULOG DE TANJAY
Tanjay, Negros Oriental
July 24 | A Street dancing with mock battles between Moros and Christians followed by a reconciliation through the intercession of the patron Señor Santiago.
KINABAYO FESTIVAL (BATTLE OF COVADONGA)
Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte
July 24- July 25 | A re-enactment of the Spanish-Moorish wars particularly the battle of Covadonga. An Annual festival in honor of the city’s patron saint, St. Jame the greater featuring the “SINOG” (a dance procession in reverence to the patron saint) and “LOA” (a mock fight between Moro invaders and the Christinas)
KADAGATAN FESTIVAL
Cortes, Surigao del Sur
July 25 | It is a yearly thanksgiving of Cortesanons done through street dancing. Costumes and props of dancers symbolize marine life.
PANAGSOGOD FESTIVAL
Sogod, Cebu
July 25 | A celebration which traces back the roots of the Municipality of Sogod where the white and black sands in the area provided early settlers a productive livelihood.
KUTOO FESTIVAL
Cateel, Davao Oriental
July 25 | Pre-harvest ritual of thanksgiving.
BUGANIHAN FESTIVAL
Compostela Valley
July 25-Aug 1 | Celebration of Buganihan.
PAKAPYA-AGTIKE
Socorro, Mindoro Oriental
July 26 | The festival is being held annually to commemorate the town fiesta. It is a ceremonial tradition practiced by Tadyawan Mangyans as a thanksgiving ritual to praise the Almighty for bountiful harvests.
KAUMAHAN FESTIVAL
Barili, Cebu
July 26 | A festival of revelry where merry making and showcasing of Barili’s agricultural products takes center stage which give rise to the tow’s agricultural and economic development.
STA. ANANG BANAK TAGUIG RIVER FESTIVAL
Municipality of Taguig
July 26 | A fluvial parade in honor of the town patroness St. Anne. The thrills and excitement of the fishers are replayed after year by the “pasubo” where fluvial parade participants in Colorful boats and spectators by the riverbanks toss goodies of fruits and native delicacies to each other.
ABAYAN FESTIVAL
Butuan City
July 31 | A riverside festivity in honor of Saint Anne, Patroness of Agusan River highlighted with baroto races and indigenous games for men, women and children capped by a fluvial procession.
SYENSAYA LOS BAÑOS SCIENCE FESTIVAL
Los Baños, Laguna
July ( no definite date yet) | The festival features exhibits, study tour seminars, film showing, symposium and awarding ceremony for the Los Baños Science Community.
KALAKAL FESTIVAL
Santa Maria, Laguna
July ( no definite date yet) | Kalakal Festival is focus on the development of Santa Maria through agriculture. The festival is geared on the promotion of economic development through marketing assistance to agricultural sector not only from the local but also nearby agricultural municipalities and provinces.
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