Philippines Festivals and Events

Philippines Festivals and Events are the best of opportunities through which you can explore the cultural specialty of the country during your tour. You will be impressed to know that Festivals and Events in Philippines are celebrated through out the year across the regions. Some festivals are held to usher in the New Year or the new season marking the beginning or end of their harvesting time while, some are religious occasions that unravel the vibrant nature of the Filipinos. You will also come across special festivals typical to a region of Philippines.

Philippines Festivals and Events also reflect the fun-loving nature of the Filipinos, who grab almost every occasion available to celebrate with feast and gifts. You will also observe that it is the peak season between December and May when most of the festivals in Philippines are celebrated because the climate is moderate and pleasant suiting the leisurely mood of the tourists as well as locals. Though there are various festivals of flower, puberty, Virgin Mary and re-enactments of Christ's crucifixion, Christmas is known as the most popular of Philippines Festivals and Events.

Philippines Festivals and Events Calendar:

Jan 9 - Feast of the Black Nazarene (Quiapo, Manila)
2nd Saturday of January - Pasungay (Festival of Bulls), San Joaquin, Iloilo
Jan 16-22 - Ati-atihan (Kalibo, Aklan)
Jan 22-27 - Philippine Balloon Fiesta (Clark Field, Pampanga)
3rd Sunday of Jan- Sinulog Festival (Cebu City, Cebu)
4th Sunday of Jan- Dinagyang Festival (Iloilo City)
Feb - Baguio Flower Festival (Baguio City)
Feb 2 - Feast of Our Lady of Candles (Jara, Iloilo City)
Feb 15-25 - International Bamboo Organ Festival (Las Pinas Church)
Mar/Apr (Holy Week) - Moriones Festival (Marinuque)
Apr 9 - Bataan Day (Mt Samat, Bataan)
Apr 21-23 - Imbayah Festival (Banaue, Ifugao)
May - Antipolo Pilgrimage (Antipolo, Rizal)
May 14 - Pulilan Carabao Festival (Pulilan, Bulacan)
May 15 - Pahiyas Sa Quezon (Sariaya, Lucban)
May 17-19 - Obando Fertility Rite (Obando, Bulacan)
June 12 - Independence Day (Kawit, Cavite)
July 25 & December 25 - Paaway Sa Kabayo (Horse fight)
October 19 - Masskara Festival (Bacolod City, Negros Occidental)
November - Grand Cordillera Festival (Baguio City)
November 22-23 - Feast of San Clemente / Higantes Festival (Angono, Rizal)
December - San Fernando Giant Lantern Festival (Ermita, Manila)
December 8 - Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Intramuros, Manila)
December 18 - Bikol Pastores (Legazpi City, Albay)
December 28-30 - Binirayan Festival (San Jose, Antique)