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Study Notes
Philippine Festivals
Ati-atihan Festival
- Celebrates the Sto. Niño (Child Jesus) and the arrival of Malay settlers in the Philippines
- Held on the 3rd Sunday of January in Kalibo, Aklan
- Participants wear colorful costumes and paint their bodies in black to imitate the Ati, the indigenous people of Panay Island
Dinagyang Festival
- Honors the Sto. Niño
- Held on the 4th Sunday of January in Ilo-Ilo City
- Features street dances depicting the arrival of Malay settlers and the offering of gifts to the Sto. Niño
Feast of Our Lady of Penafrancia
- Honors the miraculous image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia
- Held on the 3rd Saturday of September in Naga City
- Devotees participate in the fluvial procession along the Bicol River
Ibalong Festival
- Celebrates the epic "Ibalong" which narrates the adventures of superheroes and mythical creatures
- Held every month of August in Legazpi City, Albay
- Features street dances and showcases Bicolano culture
Kaamulan Festival
- A gathering of indigenous peoples in Mindanao to celebrate their culture, traditions, and rituals
- Marks the province's foundation anniversary
- Held every month of February in Malaybalay City
Kadayawan Festival
- A thanksgiving for life, nature, and abundant harvests
- Held on the 3rd week of August in Davao City
- Showcases the diverse cultures of the indigenous tribes in the region
Kalilangan Festival
- A gathering of various indigenous groups to celebrate unity, peace, and cultural diversity
- Held every month of February in General Santos City
- Features street dancing, traditional sports, and cultural presentations
Lanzones Festival
- Celebrates the lanzones fruit, a tropical fruit abundant in the region
- Held on the 3rd week of October in Camiguin Island
- Features street dancing and showcases local delicacies and products
Masskara Festival
- A response to the challenges faced by the city in the 1980s
- Held on the 4th Sunday of October in Bacolod City
- Celebrates resilience, happiness, and the Bacolodnon spirit, featuring colorful masks and street dances
Moriones Festival
- Reenacts the story of Longinus, the Roman centurion who pierced Jesus Christ's side with a lance during the Crucifixion
- Held during Holy Week in Marinduque
- Participants wear masks and costumes depicting Roman soldiers
Obando Fertility Dance Festival
- Dedicated to the town's patron saints: St. Claire, St. Paschal Baylon, and Our Lady of Salambao
- Held every May 17, 18, 19 in Obando, Bulacan
- A fertility dance where childless couples dance to pray for a child
Pahiyas Festival
- Honors San Isidro Labrador, the patron saint of farmers
- Held every May 15 in Lucban, Quezon
- A thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest, particularly of rice and other agricultural products
- Houses are adorned with colorful decorations made from rice wafers
Panagbenga Festival
- A month-long celebration of the blooming of flowers, particularly the city's famous orchids and other indigenous blooms
- Held every month of February in Baguio City
- A way to rise up from the devastation of the 1990 Luzon earthquake
- Features floral floats, street dancing, and cultural events
Santacruzan
- Honors the finding of the True Cross by Queen Helena, mother of Emperor Constantine
- Held every month of May all over the Philippines
- Also known as the Flores de Mayo
Sinulog Festival
- Honors the Sto. Niño
- Held on the 3rd Sunday of January in Cebu City
- Features a grand parade with participants dancing to the beat of drums and chanting "Pit Senyor!", a phrase that means "Hail to the King!"
Sublian
- Batangueños' devotion to the town's patron, it honors the Holy Cross
- Held on the 23rd of July in Batangas City
- Features traditional songs, dances, and rituals
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Test your knowledge of popular festivals in the Philippines, including Ati-atihan and Dinagyang. Learn about the dates, locations, and reasons behind these vibrant celebrations.
