HIGANTES FESTIVAL
November 22-23 Angono, Rizal
Celebrated in Honor to their
patron saint San Clemente, the Higantes festival in Rizal is an event
highlighted by a grand procession which features higantes; a ten-feet paper Mache
effigy. Devotees of the patron can also be seen dressed in colorful local
costumes, wooden slippers and carrying boat paddles throughout the festival.
The street event culminates in a fluvial procession in Laguna de bay until the
image of the patron saint is brought back to its sanctuary.
Grand Cordillera Festival
November 22 Baguio City
Considered to be one of the
region’s major events, the Grand Cordillera festival features the gathering of
different tribes in a week-long event to celebrate peace and life. This annual
event showcases tribal dancing, thanksgiving rituals and performances from
different tribes.
Lapu-Lapu City Fiesta
November 21- November 22 | Lapu-lapu City, Cebu
The Lapu-Lapu City Fiesta is a colorful
festivity which features a fluvial parade held at the Mactan channel in honor
of Nuestra Senora “Virgin of the Rule”. Various entertainment programs and
activities were also held during the event.
Other festival includes:
SANDUROT Philippine Festival
November 22 | Dumaguete City,
Negros Oriental
FEAST OF SANTA CATALINA
November 26 | Mansalay, Mindoro,
Oriental
KANSILAY Philippine Festival
November 5 | Bago City, Negros
Occidental
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