Philippines Cultural Celebrations From Melinda's Personals
Philippines Cultural Links - If you plan on taking a trip to the Philippines make sure you get a taste for the culture. There are many cultural events throughout the country any time of the year. Below we have compiled a list of some of the best known festivals you can see and enjoy on your trip to see your special Filipina lady. Also Do not forget to visit our gallery link above to see over a thousand beautiful ladies seeking friendship and love on our family owned dating website. All FREE for the guys and the ladies.
Regional Celebrations
November 23 / Angono, Rizal (2 hours 30 minutes from Manila by land) HIGANTES FESTIVAL A fiesta of "gigantic" proportions highlighted by a grand procession of 10-feet high papier...
July 23 / Batangas City, Batangas (2 hours 30 minutes from Manila by land) SUBLIAN FESTIVAL An annual celebration to pay homage to the Holy Cross for a bountiful harvest.
April 13-20 (Holy Week) / Marinduque (45 minutes from Manila by air) MORIONES FESTIVAL A week-long festival featuring finely-carved masks worn by colorful warriors depicting the fierce Roman soldiers of Christ's time.
May / Nationwide FLORES DE MAYO/SANTACRUZAN A parade of the town's loveliest ladies depicting the search and discovery of Christ's Cross by Queen Helena and Constantine.
October 25-28 / Camiguin (1 hour 30 minutes from Manila to Cagayan de Oro City by air; 2 hours 15 minutes from Cagayan de Oro City to Camiguin City by land/ferry) LANZONES FESTIVAL A street dancing extravaganza featuring Camiguin's favorite fruit - the Lanzones.
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) SIARGAO INTERNATIONAL SURFING CUP. Pit your surfing skills against local and international surfers in this prestigious tournament.
August 18-24 / Kidapawan City, South Cotabato KIDAPAWAN FRUIT FESTIVAL. 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, and selected lectures on fruit preparation processes.
December 16-31 / San Fernando, Pampanga (1 hour from Manila by land) GIANT LANTERNS OF REGION III AND WINNING LANTERNS OF THE ASIAN LANTERN FESTIVAL An annual competition and parade of the biggest, most spectacular lanterns, around 40 feet in diameter and bearing thousands of light bulbs per piece.
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