Lesson 5

Region IV A – CALABARZON
Introduction

Rich in culture, heritage and tradition, the CALABARZON region takes pride in its many
attractions that dates back to the Spanish era.

Fast Fact

Ports of Access

 Batangas Port
 Pan-Philippine Highway via Southern Tagalog Arterial
Road via SLEX or CAVITEX
Attractions and Activities
Foods and delicacies

Festivals and Special Events

Batangas
Sublian Festival – every 23rd of July
Parada ng Lechon – every 24th June
Kabakahan Festival – held on December 1st
Lambayok Festival – 12th of December
Balsa Festival – every May 8th
Lomi Festival – every 20th of June in Lipa City
Tinapayan Festival – 15th of May

Cavite
Kalayaan Festival – every 12th of June.
Regada Festival – 22nd to 24th of June
Sumilang Festival – every February 1-3
Kawayan Festival – every 7th of September
 Pahimis Festival - every 2nd week of February
Wagayway Festival – every 29th of May
Tinapa Festival – October
Sapyaw Festival – August 20
Tahong Festival – 29th of September
Laguna
Pandan Festival – month of April
Coconut Festival – every 15th of January
Batingaw Festival – every 16th of January
Bangkero Festival – the month of February
Gat Tayaw Tsinelas Festival – every first week of April
Pinya Festival – every month of May
Festival of Lights – Christmas season

Quezon

Pahiyas Festival – every 15th of May

Niyogyugan Festival –held on August 15
Tay-Tsinoy Festival – Chinese New year celebration
Mayohan Festival – held on 15th of May
Tagultol Festival - held every 29th of July to 2nd of August
Boling boling Festival – A week-long festival before Ash Wednesday

Rizal

Higantes Festival – every November 22nd to 23rd

Feast of San Isidro Labrador –every 15th of May
Santacruzan – every May
Kaluskos Bamboo Arch Festival – every first week of December
Sikaran Festival –last weekend of January

Major Cultural Groups

  Negritos/Agtas
 Tagalog

Major Industries

Major industries in Calabarzon include semi-processed industrial raw materials and

industrial components, automotives, electronics and manufacturing.

Languages

 Filipino
 English
 Batangueno
 Chavacano

E. Summary /Conclusion

This chapter identify the different major attractions, activities, accommodations and
cultural highlights in the provinces within the Region IV A.
F. Reference
Philippine Tourism, Geography and Culture, Badilla, Maria Criselda Gatchalian. REX Book Store Inc.

Prepared by:

DR. DULCE AMOR SALVIO-PADILLA

Faculty

Checked by:
PROF JONAH FAYE A. GASPAR
Program Head, CHTM

Noted by:

DR. CINDY GASTON VILLAROMAN Dean,

CHTM