PHILIPPINE Festivals: Calendar of Events (April 2008)
Source: Philippine Star News: Sunday 30 March 2008 page 12
http://www.tourism.gov.ph/events/events_calendar.asp?EventHdl=3
PANDAN FESTIVAL
April 1-5
Luisiana, Laguna
Contact: +63-49-555-4894
BANTAYOG FESTIVAL
April 3-16
Camarines Norte
As the term suggests, Bantayog festival features the storied First Rizal Monument or “Unang Bantayog ni Dr. Jose Rizal” which is the centerpiece of the celebration. It is held in conjunction with the province foundation anniversary.
For more information please contact:
Mr. Abel C. Icatlo
Provincial Tourism Officer
Provincial Capitol
Daet, Camarines Norte
Contact: +63-52-482-0712
LIBOD-SAYAW
April 4
Bindoy, Oriental Negros
Contact: +63-35-405-3014 / +63-35-405-3029
PANAGAT FESTIVAL
April 5
San Vicente, Northern Samar
Contact: +63-906-350-1996
LANG-AY FESTIVAL
April 7
Mountain Province
Contact: +63-74-602-1036
ALLAW TA APO SANDAWA
April 7
Kidapawan City
Contact: +63-64-278-3361
eMail:
benmallorcajr@yahoo.com
A gathering of all highlighted tribes in honor of Mt. Apo as the country''s highest peak, it comes as no surprise that Mt. Apo is considered sacred ground. Join the highland tribes of Mindanao to the mountain in this annual gathering.
ARAW NG KAGITINGAN
April 9
Mt. Samat, Pilar, Bataan
Contact: +63-45-791-4785
The fall of Bataan is commemorated every year. Top government officials, Japanese and American WW II veterans including their Filipino counterparts and visitors go to Mt. Samat to participate at the annual rites held to honor the bravery of the soldiers who fought for the defense of Bataan.
GAWAGAWAY-YAN FESTIVAL: CAUAYAN CITY DAY
April 14
Cauayan City
Contact: +63-78-652-2017 / +63-926-204-4429
PASA-PASA FESTIVAL
April 14-18
Monreal, Masbate
Contact: +63-910-347-0082
A premier summer festivity dedicated to the beautiful presence of Manta Rays in the locality.
KADAHOMAN FESTIVAL
April 14-18
Lagonoy, Camarines Sur
Contact: +63-54-453-7064
SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL
April 14-25
UP Baguio City
Contact: +63-74-442-3888
MANGGAHAN SSA GUIMARAS FESTIVAL
April 16-20
Guimaras
Contact: +63-919-409-0878
A commemorative celebration of the anniversary of Guimaras as a province and to showcase the premier product of the province (mango) and the various local attractions.
TUNGOH AD HUNGDUAN
April 18-24
Hungduan, Ifugao
Contact: +63-74-382-2203
A cultural fiesta of the Ifugaos of Hungduan which features ethnic games, rituals, arts and crafts-oriented activities.
NAGKAN-ANGKAN
April 19
Marikina City
Contact: +63-2-646-3787
SUNDUAN (FEAST OF STA. ROSA DE LIMA)
April 19
Brgy. Bagon Ilog and Brgy. Sumilang, Pasig City
Contact: +63-2-628-0379 / +63-2-628-0778
BANGKERO FESTIVAL
April 19-23
Pagsanjan, Laguna
Contact: +63- 49-808-3544
TOSTADOS
April 20
Santander, Cebu
Contact: +63-32-480-9006
The festival focuses on the town''s famous delicacy the "tostado". The street dancing which is the highlight of the festivity uses the different movements of making a tostado in the dance participated in by the different barangays.
UNOY FESTIVAL
April 20-22
Tinglayan, Kalinga
Contact: +63-916-338-9333
COCOWAYAN FESTIVAL
April 20-25
Isabela City
Contact: +63-62-200-3080
Beauty pageant, street dances and trade fair of coconut and bamboo products which abound in Isabela, characterize this festival.
RODEO MASBATENO
Masbate
April 20-26
Contact: +63-56-333-2176 / +63-56-333-3012
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 sterr wrestling,
GOTAD AD HINGYON
April 21-24
Hingyon, Ifugao
Contact: +63-74-382-2108
Ethnic thanksgiving with cultural fair by Ifugaos in Hingyon.
KADAUGAN SA MACTAN
April 22-27
Brgy. Mactan, Lapu-lapu, Cebu City
Contact: +63-32-344-1644
A week-long commemoration of the historic battle of Mactan between the Spanish Conquistador Fernando Magallanes and Mactan Chieftain Lapu-Lapu.
ZAMBALES MANGO FESTIVAL
April 22-27
Zambales
Contact: +63-74-811-7221 / +63-74-811-7216
http://www.visitzambales.com/
This festival is a yearly celebration created to accommodate and promote the mango industry in Zambales and to show the Provincial Government support to mango farmers.
LILIW GAT TAYAW FOOTWEAR FESTIVAL
April 22-30
Liliw, Laguna
Contact: +63-49-563-1001
KINULOB FESTIVAL
April 23-28
Mabini, Batangas
Contact: +63-43-487-0707
Kinulob Festival gives recognition to the local native chicken raisers. Kinulob is one way of cooking the whole chicken with unique presentation. Street dance competition, mini band exhibition, cultural presentation and Mutya ng Mabini pageant are some of the highlights of the festival.
SIBIT-SIBIT FESTIVAL
April 25-27
Driftwood Beach. Brgy. Baretto, Olongapo City
Contact: +63-47-222-8492
This 3-day event is an annual city affair that aims to reminisce the glorious saga of Olongapo as an ancient fishing village
KUTSITSA FESTIVAL
April 26
Molave, Zamboanga del Sur
Contact: +63-62-214-2359
KULPI AD LAGAWE
April 26-27
Lagawe, Ifugao
Contact: +63-74-382-2025
PANA-AD SA NEGROS
April 26 to May 3
Bacolod City
Contact: +63-34-434-9039
BINIRAYAN FESTIVAL
April 27-29
San Jose & Hamtic, Antique
Contact: +63-36-540-7343
eMail:
datulubay@yahoo.com
INDAK PADURUKAN FESTIVAL
April 27-30
San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
Contact: +63-2-892-3545 to 46
IMBAYAH FESTIVAL
April 28-30
Banaue, Ifugao
Contact: +63-74-386-4052
Ethnic Sports Festival and thanksgiving rites featuring Ifugao''s traditional practices showcased in their songs, dances, arts & crafts
BUTANDING FESTIVAL
April 28 to May 14
Donsol, Sorsogon
Contact: +63-919-707-0394
A festival which users the “Butanding” (whaleshark) season and a thanksgiving for its blessings to the people of Donsol. The festival is highlighted by a street parade.
ANTIPOLO PILGRIMAGE
April 30 to May 1
Antipolo City
Contact: +63-2-691-0274
Every May, many pilgrims are seen taking the mudtrodden path leading to Antipolo. It is in this small town that one can find the religious shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, popularly known as the Virgin of Antipolo.
YAG-YAG FESTIVAL
Last Weekend of April
Cangmating, Sibulan Oriental
Contact: +63-35-419-8848
Yagyag is the vernacular for spawning. The process refers in particular to the crabs and other marine creatures which gather during the months of October to December in Sapa
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