QUEZON

Presented by: Bengelyn G. Jordan

 Contents
1 GEOGRAPHY 4 DELICACIES

2 HISTORY
5 ATTRACTIONS

3 FESTIVALS
 Geography
Quezon province has a total land area of 870,660
hectares or 8,706.60 square kilometers. It is the largest
province in CALABARZON having 54% of the total land
area of the region. On the other hand, it has a rugged
terrain with few plains, valleys and swamps. The
undulating lowlands along the coast are well-drained.
 HISTORY
The Province of Quezon, formerly known as Tayabas, is
situated in Southern Luzon. Prior to its establishment in
1578 by two Spanish Franciscan friars named Fr. Juan de
Plasencia and Fr. Diego Oropesa, what is now known as the
City of Tayabas was a Muslim village ruled by a local
chieftain and elders. From 1749 to 1901, it served as the
capitol of the province with the same name.
 HISTORY
During the Spanish Period, Tayabas was redesigned in
accordance to the European town planning principle –
with the church at the heart of the town, and in front of
it, an open plaza surrounded by the municipio and
mansions of rich locals. It was during this time that
Tayabas became a busy fishing and farming town center.
 FESTIVALS
The Province of Quezon celebrated the annual Niyogyugan
Festival at the Provincial Capitol Grounds in Lucena City.The
festival, derived from “niyog” (coconut) and “yugyog” (move
to a fast beat), began in August 2011 and evolved into a
weeklong festivity dubbed “Niyogyugan Festival” to give
tribute to coconut farmers and promote local tourism. Most
events of the festival were also streamed online this year
NIYOGYUGAN FESTIVAL
The Niyogyugan Festival—a
combination of the words "niyog"
and "yugyog"—showcases not only
the heritage and culture of Quezon
but also the province's main source
of livelihood – coconut.
 PAHIYAS FESTIVAL
The Pahiyas Festival originated in
the town of Lucban, Quezon
province, in the Philippines. The
festival is held annually on May
15th in honor of San Isidro
Labrador, the patron saint of
farmers.
DELICACIES!
 PANCIT HABHAB
Their unique pancit habhab isn’t your
typical noodle dish, not only because of
its flavor but also because of how it’s
served: without utensils. It’s served on
a banana leaf, which also doubles as a
utensil when folded, and then goes
straight to your mouth like a sandwich!
 Hardinera
The Quezon hardinera, or Lucban
hardinera, is a popular event among
the people. This star meal is similar to
a meatloaf, but it’s cooked with a
variety of ingredients that come
together to make a gorgeous and
delicious dish that’s excellent for
special occasions.
 BUDIN
A trip to the province would be
incomplete without sampling the
province’s local dishes, which are
popular throughout the Philippines.
Quezonians are proud of their budin,
or cassava cake as it is more
generally called.
ATTRACTIONS!
 LUCENA CATHEDRAL
Lucena Cathedral is one of Quezon’s iconic
landmarks. The original church was constructed
in 1884. However, the church was rebuilt
because the first structure was destroyed by
fire in May 1887. During your visit, take the
opportunity to go inside the church and admire
its well-preserved architecture. You can also Cathedral
St. Ferdinand
walk around the exterior grounds and witness Photo by
how the locals go about their daily lives in the
busiest section of the city.
 JOMALIG ISLAND
If you want a more adventurous
Quezon Province tour experience,
consider heading to Jomalig Island. It
is one of Quezon’s farthest islands so
it's not easy to reach. But for this
exact reason, Jomalig’s sandy shore is
more unspoiled compared to other
beaches near Manila.
 Kamay Ni Hesus Shrine
Kamay Ni Hesus Shrine (also called Kamay ni
Hesus Healing Church) is one of Quezon's
most prominent religious sites. The church
and its surrounding structures cover 5
hectares of land. Local communities regard
Kamay ni Hesus as a sacred and spiritual site.
For many, it has become a pilgrimage site
that welcomes devotees who wish to pray
for healing or repent for their sins.
Thank you for
listening!