Philippines’ Top Festivals

Here are the most celebrated festivals this September and October across the country:

Lanzones Festival is held on the third week of October in Region 10 Mambajao, Camiguin. It showcases and gives thanks for 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. For more information and query, please contact Ms. Candice Naomi Borromeo at 088-387-1097 or the Tourism Regional office at (088) 856-4048

MASSKARA FESTIVAL & BACOLOD CHARTER DAY CELEBRATION is held on October 19 in Bacolod City, REGION VI. This is Bacolod City’s biggest annual event reflecting its people’s love for fun & gaiety. In coincides with the city’s Charter Day celebration featuring carnivals, fairs, mardi-gras of costumed and masked street dancers. This is also a celebration of the founding anniversary of Bacolod City. For queries, you may call (034)434-6751/ 708-3066 or the Tourism Regional VI office at (033)337-5411.

Pangasi Festival is held on October 11-13 in Baranggay Lanipe, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras in the REGION VI.This is a traditional ritual of “peace offering” of farmers for their bountiful harvest. Their Pangasi or peace offering includes food ingredients which have been cooked without salt. This is still practiced by most farmers in Baranggay Lanipe 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)

PENAFRANCIA FESTIVAL is held on the 3rd Sunday of September in Peñafrancia Village, Cotabato City,REGION XII.

BAÑAMOS FESTIVAL is held in September 17-23 in Los Baños, Laguna

REGION IV. For more info please contact the Municipality of Los Banos, Laguna.

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