Calendar of Philippine Festivals and Monthly Observances / Theme

This is a seven-day feast in honor of our lady of sorrows highlighted by a procession and a dance (to the beat of a turumba song).

Began in 1983 by former mayor Wilfrido Furigay, the festival showcases the rich Yakan traditions. This is highlighted by a parade and a horse race.

This is mainly the re-enactment of the Battle of Mactan along the islands’ beach.

As the term suggests, Bantayog festival features the storied First Rizal Monument Por ·unang Bantayog ni Dr. Jose Rizal” which is the centerpiece of the celebration. It is held in conjunction with the province foundation anniversary.

During the Holy Week, devotees journey to Camiguin island and hike around the 64 km circumferential road as form of sacrifice either in fulfilment of a vow or as penance of sins. Masses, Catholic rites and rituals, Stations of the Cross in the Old Vulcan hill are regular activities during this season.

Hold on to your horses, caballeros, its rodeo time in Masbate once again! Feel the excitement as our local cowboys pit their brains against bovine brawn in western style rodeo events like bull riding and steer wrestling, apart from our local games like the good old carabao race. So put on them boots and saddle up – its gonna be a rope-slingin’, dist- kickin’, cowpunchin’ affair.

One of the most awaited event in the province of Camarines Norte which promotes local culture and tourism in the municipality of San Vicente,

‘Sakayan’ is the local term for small boat with outrigger used for fishing. With fishing as the primary means of livelihood sakayan’ is symbol of the humble lifestyle of fisherfolks who rely on the generosity of the seas where they draw their sustenance from the sale of their daily marine harvest. The newest festival in the region, it is celebrated with dances accompanied by the rhythmic sounds of drums and kulintangan, a musical instrument of the Muslims.

A festival which aims to feature the customs, traditions and cultural arts of Malinaonons, the highlight of which is the Street Dancing Competition.

A celebration of the beauty and bountry of Caramoan Island, highlighting its industrv and cultural heritage.

Capiztahan is the annual province-wide celebration commemorating the founding
anniversary of the Civil Government of Capiz, which will celebrate its 124th year in
2025. The civil government was established on April 15, 1901, by the U.S. Philippines
Commission through Act No. 115. The province now includes one city and sixteen
municipalities across two districts.

Among Capiztahan’s highlight events are (1) Maragtas sang Capisnon, a grand
parade featuring elaborate floats and a dance drama competition, showcasing
Capiz’s rich history from pre-colonial to post-colonial times; (2) Surambaw Seafood
Feast and (3) Saot Capiz: Capisnon Folk Dance Competition that showcases the
province’s published folk dances. Capiztahan also features other cultural, social,
sports and special events, and coincides with the death anniversary of Pres. Manuel
A. Roxas. Capiztahan is a clever fusion of words, where the province name “Capiz”
dances seamlessly with “kapistahan,” the Filipino term for “festivity,” creating a
name that communicates vibrancy of celebration.