SEE THE PHILIPPINE FESTIVALS

Lanzones Festival

DATE:

October (3^rd week)

LOCATION:

Mambajao, Camiguin

REGION X

DESCRIPTION:

A yearly showcase of the island’s most famous fruit “Lanzones” through street dancing Parade  and tableau competition usually participated by schools , civic organizations , LGU’s and private sector.

CONTACT PERSON

Ms. Candice Naomi Borromeo

088-387-1097

Or Tourism Regional office

(088) 856-4048

MASSKARA FESTIVAL & BACOLOD CHARTER DAY CELEBRATION

DATE:

October 19

LOCATION:

Bacolod City

REGION VI

DESCRIPTION:

Bacolod City’s biggest annual event that reflect the Bacoleños love for fun & gaiety. Coinciding with the city’s Charter Day celebration, the festival features carnivals, fairs and a mardi-gras style by costumed and masked street dancers. This is also a celebration of the founding anniversary of Bacolod City.

CONTACT  NUMBERS:

(034)434-6751/ 708-3066

Or Tourism Regional VI office

(033)337-5411

Pangasi Festival

DATE:

October 11-13

LOCATION:

Bgy. Lanipe, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras

REGION VI

DESCRIPTION:

Pangasi is a traditional form of ritual or “peace offering” performed by farmers to have a bountiful harvest. Their Pangasi or peace offering includes ingredients of different type of foods which have been cooked without salt. This is still practiced by most farmers in barangay Lanipe. This is to preserve traditions, beliefs and culture of the locals. Different activities have been lined up for the three-day celebration.

CONTACT PERSON:

Mayor Alejandro D. Araneta

Nueva Valencia, Guimaras

Or Ms. Amparo D. Buncad

Municipal Tourism Officer

Cp 09263317404

Ms. Angie Gabinete

Provincial Tourism Officer (09294655594)

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