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Boracay is an island in Philippines enjoying a tropical climate. It is quite a
picturesque island with wonderful views and sceneries all over the place. Surrounded
by the blue waves of the Sibuyan Sea and covered with white sands, this island
is the most popular tourist destination of Philippines. Boracay Festivals and
Events all over the year also attract a lot of people to this island. The festivals
and events of Boracay, Philippines can be broadly divided according to the time
of the year during which they are held.
Festivals and Events in January:
Talking about Boracay festivals and events, the first name that comes to our
mind is the Ati Atihan Festival, Boracay. It usually takes place in the third
week of January and continues up to almost at the end of the month. The festival
takes place in three places, one after the other-the Ati Atihan Festival along
Boracay's White Beach, the world famous Ati Atihan Festival in Kalibo and the
Tribal Ati Atihan Festival in Ibajay. The celebration mainly includes a pageant
honoring the Santo Nino. Participants usually darken their skins with charcoal
and dress up in colorful warrior costumes.
The Boracay International Funboard Cup also takes place in January but sometimes
continues up to February. This Funboard Cup is a windsurfing competition and
is open to both local and foreign windsurfers. It is a very popular event in
Boracay attracting a great deal of media attention.
The Fil-American Friendship Golf Cup also takes place in the month of January.
Festivals and Events in February:
With a number of popular sports events, Boracay festivals and events has its
share in the month of February too.
The Goma Golf Cup and the Corporate Golf Cup are quite popular in Boracay during
this time. The Annual International Paraw Cup Challenge is also held during
this time.
Festivals and Events in March, April and May:
March, April and May are the summer months of Boracay. The northeast monsoon
or the "amihan" produces very strong winds. Beach activities reach
its peak and most festivals and events center around the warm beach during this
time.
The Boracay Dive Olympics, the Sand Lantern Contest, the Boracay Invitational
Golf Tournament, Boracay Beach Soccer Cup, Triathlon, Boracay Food Festival
and the Beach Reggae Festival are some of them to name.
Several cultural shows also take place during the month of April.
The famous Nestea Beach Volleyball, Boracay takes place during the last week
of April. It is the whole country's biggest summer event.
Festivals and Events in June, July and September:
June and July are basically off-season months in Boracay. The island remains
relatively quiet and peaceful and the Boracay rates are at their cheapest during
this time.
The Caddie Shack Golf Tournament in the second week of September is the only
notable event during this time.
Festivals and Events in October, November and December:
October marks the beginning of the peak season and the start of Boracay festivals
and events that continues up to the summer months. The cool tropical climate
is at its best during this time and especially during the Christmas time, the
crowd soars high.
The Boracay International Beach festival, Village Fiesta in Balabag and the
Chairman's Golf Cup are some of the Boracay festivals and events during this
time.
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