FESTIVAL IN THE PHILIPPINES～July - September～

■JULY FESTIVALS

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUIBANG
July 01-02 / Gamu, Isabela (55 minutes from Manila to Tuguegarao by air; 1 hour 20 minutes from Tuguegarao to Gamu by land)
Annual feast day of the Miraculous Lady of Guibang.

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF PIAT
July 01-02 / Piat, Cagayan (55 minutes from Manila to Tuguegarao by air; 45 minutes from Tuguegarao to Gamu by land)
Annual feast day of Our Lady of Piat highlighted by the procession of the Marian Image being venerated for centuries.

SAGAYAN FESTIVAL
July 04 / Tubod, Lanao del Norte (1 hour 30 minutes from Manila to Cagayan de Oro by air; 4 hours from Cagayan de Oro to Tubod by land)
A culture based celebration with no religious connotation held during Araw ng Lanao del Norte. It features Maranao war dance depicting masculinity.

SUBAYAN KEG SUBANON FESTIVAL
July 15-16 / Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental (1 hour 30 minutes from Manila to Cagayan de Oro by air; 3 hours from Cagayan de Oro to Ozamiz City by ferry/land)
A festival showcasing traditional songs, dances and rituals.

TINALAK FESTIVAL
July 16-19 / Koronadal City, South Cotabato (1 hour 45 minutes from Manila to General Santos City by air; 1 hour 20 minutes from General Santos City to Koronadal City by land)
A harvest thanksgiving fiesta.

SANDUGO FESTIVAL
July 20/ Bool, Tagbilaran City, Bohol (2 hours from Manila by air)
A festival commemorating the blood-sealed peace treaty between Rajah Sikatuna and Miguel Lopez de Legazpi marking the beginning of the Spanish colonization of the Philippines. 

KALIGA FESTIVAL
July 22 / Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental (1 hour 30 minutes from Manila to Cagayan de Oro City by air; 2 hours from Cagayan de Oro City to Gingoog City by land)
A street dancing parade.

SUBLIAN FESTIVAL
July 23 / Batangas City, Batangas (2 hours 30 minutes from Manila by land)
An annual celebration to pay homage to the Holy Cross for a bountiful harvest.

SINULOG DE TANJAY FESTIVAL
July 24 / Tanjay, Negros Oriental (1 hour 15 minutes from Manila to Dumaguete City by air; 45 minutes from Dumaguete City to Tanjay by land)
Street dancing with mock battles between Moros and Christians followed by reconciliation through the intercession of the patron Ser Santiago.

KINABAYO FESTIVAL
July 25 / Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte (1 hour 30 minutes from Manila by air)
A re-enactment of the Spanish-Moorish wars particularly the battle of Covadonga.

BANIG FESTIVAL
July / Badian, Cebu (1 hour 30 minutes from Manila to Badian via Mactan by air)
Showcases the Cebuano and Badianganon culture, tradition, delicacies and local products especially its famous "mats" (banig).

■AUGUST FESTIVALS
PALU-PALO FESTIVAL
August 04-05 / Basco, Batanes (2 hours from Manila by air)
A cultural presentation of the different municipalities of Batanes, showcasing their ethnic group's rugged yet storied existence.

FRUIT FESTIVAL
August 09-11 / Kidapawan City, North Cotabato (1 hour 30 minutes from Manila to Cotabato City by air; 2 hours 15 minutes from Cotabato City to Kidapawan City by land)
Kidapawan takes its fruit growing industry to the streets literally as the city celebrates its annual fruit festival. There are cultural shows, a parade of local fruit products, a bevy of exhibits, street dancing competition and selected lectures on fruit preparation.

CORDOVA DINAGAT FESTIVAL
2nd week of August / Cordova, Cebu (1 hour 15 minutes from Manila by air)
A festival characterized by streetdancing and an interpretative dance competition based on the fishing rituals and culture of the Cordovanhons.

KALIBONGAN FESTIVAL
August 15 / Kidapawan City, North Cotabato (1 hour 30 minutes from Manila to Cotabato City by air; 2 hours 15 minutes from Cotabato City to Kidapawan City by land)
The natives' own version of "party" with a traditional horsefight, a "blood compact" peace ceremony, etc.

LUBI-LUBI FESTIVAL
August 15 / Calubian, Leyte (1 hour 15 minutes from Manila to Tacloban City by air; 3 hours from Tacloban City to Calubian by land)
The humble coconut tree gets its day in the spotlight as the town celebrates its Lubi-Lubi Festival.

PAVVU- RULUN FESTIVAL & PADDA NA LIMA
August 15-17 / Tuguegarao, Cagayan (55 minutes from Manila by air)
Celebration includes sports and cultural presentations, Padda na Lima Trade Fair, beauty pageant, street dancing.

BANKATON
August 20 / Lavezares, Northern Samar (1 hour 15 minutes from Manila to Tacloban City by air; 6 hours from Tacloban City to Lavezares by land)
An annual motorboat race off the coast of Northern Samar.

KADAYAWAN SA DABAW
August 20-24 / Davao City (1 hour 45 minutes from Manila by air)
A festival celebrating the city's bountiful harvest in a form of grand colorful parade of orchid-bedecked floats and tribal street dancing. 2003 Kadayawan Festival [details]

BALAGTASAN SA INTRAMUROS
August 22 / Teatrillo, Plaza San Luis, Intramuros, Manila

PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL POOL CHALLENGE
August / Venue TBA

■SEPTEMBER FESTIVALS

SARAKIKI FESTIVAL
September 01-08 / Calbayog City, Northern Samar (1 hour 35 minutes from Manila by air)
A festival on the funny, clucking chicken dance called "sarakiki".

INTERNATIONAL CHORALE FESTIVAL "A MUSICAL JOURNEY THROUGH PHILIPPINE HERITAGE SITES"
September 01-07 / Venue TBA
A showcase of the best international and local choirs against the backdrop of selected heritage sites - A fusion of music and sites.

BICOL REGION'S BEST OF THE BEST
September 01-14 / Manila
A showcase of the best of the best of Bicol (music, dances, fiestas, culinary delights, street parties, arts and crafts). It aims to give a glimpse of what happens in the various provinces, and provides a venue for the region to sell their tour packages, products and open their doors to business opportunities.

NORTH PHILIPPINES TRAVEL & TRADE FAIR
September 02-15 / Venue TBA
Showcases the best of the Northern Philippines' products, arts and crafts.

TILAW SA PAGKAONG NAN SURIGAONON (FOOD FESTIVAL)
September 03 / Surigao City, Surigao del Norte (2 hours 10 minutes from Manila by air)
A sumptuous, delicious celebration of the native Surigaonon palate.

PHILIPPINE TOURISM CUP
September 03-04 / The Riviera Golf & Country Club, Silang, Cavite (1 hour from Manila by land)
September 06-07 / Lanang Country Club, Davao City (1 hour 45 minutes from Manila by air)
September 10-11 / The Riviera Golf & Country Club, Silang, Cavite (1 hour from Manila by land)
September 13-14 / Apo Golf & Country Club (1 hour 45 minutes from Manila by air)
September 21- / Ranchos Palos Verdes Golf & Country Club (1 hour 45 minutes from Manila by air)
September 28 / Zamboanga Golf Course & Beach Park, Zamboanga City (1 hour 30 minutes from Manila by air)
A monthly golf tournament, to be held on a regional level, which aims to promote the country as "Asia's Golf Capital".
A monthly golf tournament, held on a regional level, which aims to promote the country as "Asia's Golf Capital".

TUNA FESTIVAL
Sept. 3-5 / General Santos City (1 hour 45 minutes from Manila by air)
The festival is about revelry and gaiety giving back the glory to the ocean for the abundance and bounty of tuna. [details]

SINAB'BADAN FESTIVAL
September 05-06 / Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur (1 hour 45 minutes from Manila to Davao City by air; 40 minutes from Davao City to Sta. Cruz by land)
A festival of oneness among the different tribes of the municipality showcasing indigenous art, music and dances.

WEDDING EXPO PHILIPPINES SEPTEMBER 2003
September 06-07 / The NBC Tent Bonifacio, Global City, Quezon City, Metro Manila (45 minutes from Manila)
This bridal event will showcase the latest trends and the newest styles in the biggest gathering of wedding suppliers from all over the Philippines.

CONCERT NIGHT AT THE OLD WALLS
Every Saturday of September / NCCA Auditorium, Intramuros, Manila
September 06 - Ballet Manila
September 13 - PUP Banda Kawayan
September 20 - Robert Sena and Isay Alvarez or Backroom Artists
September 27 - UST Sallingawi Dance Troup or Backroom Artists

PARADA NG KAKANIN/FEAST OF NUESTRA SEﾑORA DE ARANZAZU
September 09 / San Mateo, Rizal ( 2 hours from Manila by land)
Celebration of the foundation day of Nuestra Sera de Aranzazu, afterwhich, delicacies are given to all for free.

BONOK-BONOK MARADJAO KARADJAO FESTIVAL
September 09 / Surigao City, Surigao del Norte (2 hours 10 minutes from Manila by air)
The Surigaonons go back to their roots as they celebrate their heritage with a local, rowdy streetdancing parade.

SAYAW LAHI FESTIVAL
September 10 / Naujan, Mindoro Oriental (2 hours 30 minutes from Manila to Batangas City by land; 2 hours 30 minutes from Batangas City to Calapan/Naujan by land/ferry)
A festival of entertainment featuring all native dances performed on the streets by schools and barangay communities.

STREET PARTY
September 12 / Baluarte Plano Luneta de Isabel
A monthly activity that capitalizes as well as highlights the musicality of Filipinos and their love for fiestas and merry making.

102nd ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF PULANG LUPA
September 13 / Torrijos, Marinduque (45 minutes from Manila by air)
Battle won by Filipino soldiers during the Fil-Am War over the Americans.

EASTERN VISAYAS FIESTA EXTRAVAGANZA
September 15-28 / Manila
A showcase of the best of the best of Eastern Visayas (music, dances, fiestas, culinary delights, street parties, arts and crafts). It aims to give a glimpse of what happens in the various provinces, and provides a venue for the region to sell their tour packages, products and open their doors to business opportunities.

TALAKUDONG FESTIVAL
September 18 / Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat (1 hour 30 minutes from Manila to Cotabato City by air; 1 hour 30 minutes from Cotabato City to Tacurong City by land)
A neo-ethnic cultural spectacle show in hilarious street dancing that mainly features exhibition of "Talakudong" accompanied by exotic sound of percussion instruments.

PEﾑAFRANCIA FESTIVAL
September 20 / Camarines Sur (40 minutes from Manila by air)
Bicol's biggest celebration, culminating in a fluvial parade surrounded by a sea of glowing candles.

15TH ASIAN TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP
September 20 - 23 / Rizal Memorial Track Oval, Manila
The cream of the continent's athletes compete in this biennial meet to decide who runs faster, jumps higher or throws farther in line with Olympic ideals. The Asian Track and Field Meet has as much significance and prestige as the Asian Games, and is recognized as the moast important athletics event in the Asian Athletics Association Calendar.

DUMALONDONG FESTIVAL
September 23 / Salug, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur (1 hour 30 minutes from Manila to Butuan City by air; 3 hours 30 minutes from Butuan City to Esperanza by land/ferry)
Yearly convergence of all tribal leaders in the province higlighted with the performance of authentic tribal rituals by the tribal priests.

SIARGAO INTERNATIONAL SURFING CUP
Last week of September / Gen. Luna, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte (2 hours 10 minutes from Manila to Surigao City by air; 2 hours from Surigao City to Siargao Island by boat)
Pit your surfing skills against local and international surfers in this prestigious tournament.

KALAKBAY AWARDS
September 26 / Malacang, Manila
An acronym for KASAMA SA LAKBAY KAUNLARAN NG BAYAN, KALAKBAY aims to develop tourism consciousness in the country by seeking to recognize local and international corporate entities and individuals in the industry who have excelled in management performance and tourism service.

WORLD TOURISM DAY
September 27 / Nationwide

MEGAYON FESTIVAL
September 27-30 / Municipalities of Tigbao, Lapuyan, Lakewood, Dumingag, Mahayag and Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur (1 hour 30 minutes from Manila to Dipolog City by air; 2 hours 30 minutes from Dipolog City to Pagadian City by land)
Thanksgiving festival of the Subanens of Zamboanga del Sur showcasing authentic songs, dances and food.

BALANGIGA ANNIVERSARY
September 28 / Balangiga, Eastern Samar (1 hour 15 minutes from Manila to Tacloban City by air; 1 hour 30 minutes from Tacloban City to Balangiga by land)
Commemorates the Balangiga Massacre, an event that drove a wedge between Filipino-American relations. Today, it now serves as a celebration of peace between the two nations.

BANIGAN-KAWAYAN FESTIVAL
September 28 / Basey, Samar (1 hour 15 minutes from Manila to Tacloban City by air; 30 minutes from Tacloban City to Basey by land)
Basey's favorite local product is highlighted in this wacky tribute to the native bamboo mat.

WESTERN VISAYAS "PASUNDAYAG SING ILONGGO"
September 29 - October 12 / Manila
A showcase of the best of the best of Western Visayas (music, dances, fiestas, culinary delights, street parties, arts and crafts). It aims to give a glimpse of what happens in the various provinces, and provides a venue for the region to sell their tour packages, products and open their doors to business opportunities.

CULTURAL CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES 34th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
September / Cultural Center of the Philippines, Manila

FASHION SHOW OF FILIPINO COSTUMES
September / Makati Park and Garden / Hotels (30 minutes from Manila)
A fashion show and exhibit of Filipino dresses showing the evolution of our costumes modeled by local City Officials.

JAPAN SALES MISSION
September / Osaka, Nagoya, Tokyo
Aimed to further strengthen the Philippines' hold on the Japanese market, sales mission will target the planning season of the wholesalers for inclusion in tour brochures; will include presentations, travel mart, presscon and trade reception.

CHINA SALES MISSION
September / Hongkong, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Xiamen
Aimed to further strengthen the Philippines' hold on the Chinese market, sales mission will target the planning season of the Chinese wholesalers for inclusion in tour brochures; will include presentations, travel mart, presscon and trade reception.

KOREA SALES MISSION
September / Korea
Flagship project in Korea targetting travel trade, media and consumers in 4 key cities. It takes the form and mechanics of a sales mission and consumer promotion rolled into one. Will include sales presentation, travel mart, cultural show and exhibit.

BUGLASAN FESTIVAL OF FESTIVALS
September (Movable) / Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental (1 hour 15 minutes from Manila by air)
A showdown of established festivals in Negros Oriental with street dancing.

LINGGO NG KASUOTANG PILIPINO
September (Movable) / Nationwide (but most fun in Manila and Makati)