SINULOG FESTIVAL

SINULOG FESTIVAL
 Festivals and fiestas offer a unique window to
the Filipino’s cultural landscape and an
opportunity to savour the many celebratory
flavours of its cultural diversity. Although
festivals and fiestas share a common
definition, there are distinctions.
 Mystical religious beliefs before the Spaniards
came centered on worshipping gods believed to
control certain aspects of life-livelihood, family,
health, wealth, and others.
1. FLORES DE MAYO/SANTACRUZAN
 This annual May parade held all over the
country features the town’s loveliest ladies as
they depict the search and discovery of Christ
cross by Queen Helena (Reina Elena) and
Constantino (Prinsipe Constantino).
VIVA VIGAN FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
 One of the biggest cultural events in the
north, the festival showcases the area’s history,
heritage and cultural treasures.
SUMMER PILIPINYAHAN
FESTIVAL
 This summer festival was created to
promote the pineapple as an important
agricultural product native to the locality.
HUNDRED ISLANDS
FESTIVAL
 This festival is the most anticipated event
and largest crowd-drawer in alaminos. It is
celebrated with various activities including
athletic pursuits and island adventures.
BOA- BOAHAN
FESTIVAL
 Derived from the dialect “ alinsangan”
which describes the early settlers of Nabua, the
colorful festival of Pagan origin celebrates
fertility and thanksgiving.
CARABAO-CAROZA FESTIVAL
 Established in 1973, the Carabao-Carroza
festival is considered to be one of iloilo’s
oldest. Its highlight is a showcase of 18 gaily-
decorated and their muses.
 This May festival showcases Albay’s
cultural heritage, tegade, travel and tourism
beyond Mt. Mayon. Activities include exhibits,
street parade, pageant, trade fair, sports fest
and guided tours.
PAHIYAS FESTIVAL
 This annual celebration ushers in a bountiful
harvest. Homes are decorated with the town’s
best agricultural product.
ONGGOYAN FESTIVAL
 The onggoyan festival features an agro-
industrial fair, sporting events, beauty contests,
and strett dancing aping the movement of
monkeys.
OBANDO FERTILITY RITES
 Observed in honor of Sta. Clara, san Pascual
and Virgen de Salambao, these rites are
participated in by childless couples who do a
fertifility dance on the streets of Obando in
hopes of bearing children.
LUBI-LUBI FESTIVAL
 This festival is highlighted by a cultural
presentation featuring the use of parts of the
coconut palm and other indigenous materials
in props and costumes.
 The padaraw festival showcases colorful
costumes created from abaca fiber. Its
highlight is a grand street presentation
featuring participants clad in these costumes.