The Philippines are known to have many festivals throughout year throughout the entire Philippines. Festivals are also known as “fiestas”. Fiestas are an important part of the Filipino culture. Each city and barrio has at least one local festival of its own. The theme of each festival is different. Some are religious, some cultural, and some are both. Many have their own “peryas” (trade fairs with temporary amusement parks). Most are very colorful, vibrant, and involve very elaborate costumes. If you have the opportunity to experience a fiesta, join the party and fun-loving spirit of Filipinos.
The following is a list of the most popular festivals that occur in the Philippines each year.
| Festival | City | Island | Date | Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliwan Fiesta | Pasay City | Luzon | April | 4 |
| Ati-atihan Festival | Kalibo | Panay | Third Sunday of January | 1 |
| Bacolaodiat Festival | Bacolod City | Negros | Every Chinese New Year | 2 |
| Bangus Festival | Dagupan | Pangasinan | April | 4 |
| Binirayan Festival | Antique | Panay | December | 12 |
| Dinagyang Festival | Iloilo City | Panay | Fourth Sunday of January | 1 |
| Feast of Black Nazarene | Quiapo | Luzon | January 9 | 1 |
| Guimaras Manggahan Festival | Jordan | Guimaras | May 22 | 5 |
| Higantes Festival | Angono | Luzon | November 23 | 11 |
| Hugyaw Kansilay Festival | Silay City | Negros | First or second week of June | 6 |
| Imbayah Festival | Banaue | Ifugao | April every three years | 4 |
| International Bamboo Organ Festival | Las Piñas City | Luzon | February | 2 |
| Kaamulan Festival | Malaybalay City | Mindanao | Second half of February to March 10 | 2 |
| Kadayawan Festival | Davao City | Mindanao | Third week of August | 8 |
| Lanzones Festival | Camiguin | Mindanao | Third week of October | 10 |
| Lemlunay Festival | Lake Sebu | Mindanao | Third week of September | 9 |
| Lilas Pandan Festival | Calatrava | Negros | June | 6 |
| Magayon Festival | Legazpi | Luzon | May | 5 |
| Masskara Festival | Bacolod City | Negros | Fourth Sunday of October | 10 |
| Minuluan Festival | Talisay City | Negros | September 10 | 9 |
| Moriones Festival | Boac | Luzon | Holy Week | 4 |
| Mudpack Festival | Murcia | Negros | Third weekend of June | 6 |
| Obando Fertility Rites | Obando | Luzon | May 17-19 | 5 |
| Pahiyas Festival | Lucban | Luzon | May 15 | 5 |
| Panaad Sa Negros Festival | Bacolod City | Negros Occidental | Usually first week of April | 4 |
| Panagbenga Festival | Baguio | Luzon | Fourth Sunday of February | 2 |
| Parada ng Lechon | Balayan | Luzon | June 24 | 6 |
| Paraw Regatta Festival | Iloilo City | Panay | February | 2 |
| Pasalamat Festival | La Carlota | Negros | Sunday closest to Labor Day (May 1) | 5 |
| Pasigabong Festival | Bacolod City | Negros | April | 4 |
| Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta | Angeles City | Luzon | Between January and February | 1 |
| Pintados de Pasi Festival | Passi City | Panay | Third week of March | 3 |
| San Fernando Giant Lantern Festival | San Fernando | Luzon | Sunday before Christmas Eve | 12 |
| Sandugo Festival | Tagbilaran City | Visayas | Third or fourth Sunday of July | 7 |
| Sandurot Festival | Dumaguete City | Negros Oriental | Third week of November | 11 |
| Sinulog Festival | Cebu City | Visayas | Third Sunday of January | 1 |
| Sinulog sa Kabankalan | Kabankalan City | Negros Occidental | Third Sunday of January | 1 |
| T'nalak Festival | Koronadal City | Mindanao | July 18 | 7 |
| Tinabuay Festival | Murcia | Negros Occidental | Second Week of June | 6 |
READ MORE: You Don’t Want to Miss these Amazing Festivals in the Philippines!
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