PHILIPPINES FESTIVAL

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INTRODUCTION
WHAT IS PHILIPPINE
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Fiestas were first introduced
to the Filipinos by the
Spaniards during the mid-
1500s. The locals then
worshipped many gods and
had their own set of cultures
and traditions.
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Philippine festivals are town fiestas celebrating moments in history
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FACTS!
DID YOU KNOW?
The word "festival" was originally used
as an adjective from the late fourteenth
century, deriving from Latin via Old
French. In Middle English, a "festival
dai" was a religious holiday. Its first
recorded used as a noun was in 1589 (as
"Festifall").
FESTIVAL IN THE
PHILIPPINES
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MASSKARA FESTIVAL
 The MassKara Festival of Bacolod City is one the biggest festivals in the
Philippines. Believe it or not, the festival has been giving local and
international visitors the chance to have fun, drink, and party on the streets
of Bacolod for over 30 years now!
The MassKara Festival can trace its roots back to the 1980s and was born
out of a crisis. It was during the time when the province's main livelihood,
sugar, was priced at an all-time low because of alternatives introduced in
the market, which resulted in one of the worst famines in the country's
history that affected an estimated one million people.

MASSKARA FESTIVAL
KADAYAWAN FESTIVAL
The Kadayawan festival was previously held every third week of
August, highlighting the 11 tribes of Davao City
The festival’s name is derived from the Mandaya word “madayaw,”
meaning treasured or valuable, as the locals use this time to give
thanks for the season’s bountiful harvest. Back in the day, the
ethnic tribes of Davao would come together to celebrate abundant
crops, performing rituals that paid tribute to the nature gods

KADAYAWAN FESTIVAL
PANAGBENGA FESTIVAL
Panagbenga is an annual flower festival celebrated every February which takes
place in Baguio City, Philippines. The term “Panagbenga” comes from a
Kankanaey term meaning “season of blooming”. This festival reflects the
history, traditions and values of Baguio and the Cordilleras. It lasts over a
month long and flourishes through community spirit involvement.

PANAGBENGA FESTIVAL
SINULOG FESTIVAL
Sinulog Festival or Santo Nino/Sto. Nino Festival in Cebu is an annual religious
and cultural festival. The festival is thought to be the first of the most well-
known festivals in the Philippines.
Sinulog Festival is held every third Sunday of January in Cebu City.
Sinulog is held in celebration of one of the country’s most famous historic
relics: the Santo Niño de Cebú. This was the statue of the baby Jesus that was
handed to the Rajah Humabon of Cebu by the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand
Magellan in 1521.
This was one of the most important events in the religious history of the
Philippines as it paved the way to the birth of Christianity in the country.

SINULOG FESTIVAL
ATI-ATIHAN FESTIVAL
 bbed as the Mother of All Festival in the Philippines, Kalibo's Ati-Atihan is the
oldest festival in the country. It's a two-week merriment that culminates on
the 3rd Sunday of January.
The Ati-Atihan Festival honors the indigenous Ati people of the Philippine
island of Panay and their cultural traditions. People celebrate it in the town of
Kalibo, and serves as a way for the Ati people to give thanks for their blessings
and to ask for continued protection and guidance.
The festival also celebrates the Santo Niño, the child Jesus. Additionally, it
allows the Ati people to celebrate their faith and cultural heritage.

ATI-ATIHAN FESTIVAL
DINAGYANG FESTIVAL
 The Dinagyang Festival is a popular religious and cultural festival celebrated
every fourth weekend of January in Iloilo City, located in the Visayas region of
the Philippines. It is one of the most significant festivals in the country, known
for its vibrant and colorful performances, elaborate traditional costumes, and
lively street parties.

The festival is held in honor of the Sto. Nino or the Holy Child Jesus, where
devotees carry a statue of the Sto. Nino from the San Jose de Placer church to
the San Jose de Placer Parish church. Thousands of people participate in the
procession, which marks the beginning of the festival.

DINAGYANG FESTIVAL
KAAMULAN FESTIVAL
 The Kaamulan Festival is a week-long cultural and harvest festival held
annually in the province of Bukidnon, located in the northern part of the
Mindanao region of the Philippines. It is a celebration of the region's
indigenous peoples, known as the seven tribes or "Pamukot."
The word Kaamulan comes from the Binukid word "amul," which means "to
gather." This festival is a gathering of all the Bukidnon tribes to celebrate their
culture, traditions, and practices.
The highlight of the Kaamulan Festival is the street dancing competition,
where participants showcase their rich and colorful cultural heritage by
wearing traditional costumes and performing ethnic dances.

KAAMULAN FESTIVAL
HIGANTES FESTIVAL
 The Higantes Festival is an annual cultural and religious festival held every
22nd of November in Angono, Rizal in the Philippines. It is a unique festival
that features giant paper-mâché puppets or "Higantes" that are up to two
meters tall.
The festival has its roots in Catholic faith, marking the feast day of Saint
Clement. However, the festival has garnered a unique blend of socio-cultural
and religious aspects that make it distinct from other religious festivals in the
country.
The highlight of the Higantes Festival is the street parade, where the giant
Higantes are carried through the town by men dressed in traditional clothing.

HIGANTES FESTIVAL
MORIONES FESTIVAL
 The Moriones Festival is a religious festival that takes place in the Philippines
during Holy Week. It is held on the island of Marinduque. The festival involves
participants dressing up in brightly colored costumes and masks, depicting
Roman soldiers.
The event commemorates the story of Saint Longinus, a Roman Centurion who
converted to Christianity after seeing Jesus die on the cross. The festival
features parades, street performances, and reenactments of the Passion of
Christ. It is a popular tourist attraction and is considered one of the most
colorful and unique festivals inthe Philippines.

MORIONES FESTIVAL
NALIYAGAN FESTIVAL
Naliyagan Festival is a cultural and historical festival and founding anniversary
celebration held in the province of Agusan del Sur every 17th of June.
It honors Manobo people who resides in the interior lands and the cultural
heritage of the different towns of the province.
This is a province-wide festivity which coincides with Agusan del Sur’s
Foundation Anniversary in June 17. Incepted in 1993 during the incumbency of
the late Gov. Democrito O. Plaza, the festival is a recognition of the Manobo
people’s loyalty to their tribal leader, Datu Lipus Makapandong.
Literally meaning “the chosen one” the weeklong celebration showcases the
indigenous people’s culture through music and dance, and native products.

NALIYAGAN FESTIVAL
NALANDANG FESTIVAL
The word Nalandang means "PEACE" of the three tribes of the municipality
namely, the Banwaon, Higaonon and Manobo.

NALANDANG FESTIVAL
BALANGAY FESTIVAL
 During the Balangay Festival, the City of Butuan hosts an array of activities
including the celebrated Balangay lighted float parade, indigenous street
dances, sports competitions, trade fairs, musical concerts, art exhibits and
competitions, alumni and balikbayan homecomings, and the Search for the
Mutya Hong Butuan.

Balanghai Festival is a celebration in Butuan, Agusan del Norte to

commemorate the coming of the early migrants that settled in the Philippines,
on board the Balangay boats. The Balangay is also referred to as the Butuan
boat as the name for human small communities by the Spaniards.

BALANGAY FESTIVAL