In this section you will find an interesting Filipino’s life most celebrated events, the Philippines Festivals. These event increases Philippines tourism because it attracts more tourist and vacationers to witness on how the Filipino celebrates, specially on the major Festivals in the country. It is also one the most awaited moment of some photographers to capture great photo’s, fun-activities and happy memories.
Fiestas in the Philippines
When we say “Fiesta or Festival” some of us will jumped into the conclusion for a wonderful season or a happy events in Filipino’s life. Always colorful, accompanied by happy music, fun-activities and sports, feasting, and Roman Catholic ritual. Fiesta is a part of Filipino culture in which each Province, City and even its Barangay celebrating their own festival as a part of remembering and to honor saints who lived long time ago.
Origin of Philippines Festival
During the Spanish Era, way back midst 1500’s, the word Fiesta which means a religious festival in Spanish-speaking regions or an event marked by festivities or celebration was brought by the Spaniards. One good thing during the colonization, Spanish missionaries set a certain days to remember particular saints with processions and celebrations called “fiesta” to help teach Filipinos the Roman Catholic faith. Nowadays, one of the major festival in the Philippines and for the for whole world celebrated season is Christmas, to show peace, love and to celebrate events in the life of Jesus.
Months:
January
- Feast of the Black Nazarene – January 9th – Quiapo, Manila
- Ati-Atihan – January 16-22 – Kalibo, Aklan
- Pasungay – Every 2nd Saturday of January – San Joaquin, Iloilo
- Sinulog Festival – Every third weekend of January – Cebu City, Cebu
- Dinagyang – Every fourth weekend of January – Iloilo City, Iloilo
- Zambulawan – Every third Sunday of January – Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur
February
- Feast of Our Lady of Candles – February 2 – Jara, Iloilo City
- Tinagba – February 11 – Bicol
- Tawo-Tawo – February 17 – Bayawan City
- Hot Air Balloon – Early February – Clark Special Economic Zone
- Panangbenga Festival – February 23 to March 3 – Baguio City
- Kaamulan – February 28 to March 3, Malaybalay, Bukidnoon
March
- Parraw Regatta – First Sunday of March – Iloilo City
- Pinilisa Festival – March 17 – Jones, Isabela
April
May
- Santa Cruzan – May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – Nationwide
- Carabao Festival – May 14 – Angono, Rizal
June
- Pintados Festival – June 29 – Tacloban City
July
August
- Kadayawan Festival – 3rd Week of August – Davao City
Sepetember
October
- Maskara Festival – October 19 – Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
- Ibalong Festival – October 19-22 – Legaspi City
November
December
- Binirayan Festival – December 28-30 – San Jose, Antique