Philippine Travel Destinations
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The Pinyasan or Pineapple Festival is celebrated yearly in the town of Daet, Camarines Norte in the Bicol Region. The festival is celebrated from June 15 to 24 which coincides with the feast of the town’s patron saint, Saint John the Baptist. The 10-day festival showcases the primary agri-product of the province of Camarines Norte, … Read more
The procession of the Black Nazarene is annually done in the Philippines on three occasions- on Good Friday, New Year’s Day and January 9. The Statue of the Black Nazarene The Black Nazarene is a life- sized dark wooden sculpture of Jesus Christ dressed in a maroon tunic and carrying a wooden cross on one … Read more
One of the most celebrated festivals in Camiguin is the Camiguin Lanzones Festival which commemorates the annual harvesting of lanzones in this island province of the Philippines located in Bohol Sea just off the northern coast of Mindanao. Lanzones Festival is an annual celebration in October. It is weekend of fun including street dancing, numerous … Read more
The Dagupan Bangus festival is recognized as as one of the three best festivals celebrated in the Philippines. The prestigious recognition is given by the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines and also by the Department of Tourism. The other two festivals dubbed as the best tourism practices (festival category) are the Dianagsa Festival … Read more
There are different Camarines Norte festivals celebrated almost all-year round starting with the Pabirik Festival from January 27 to February 2 up to the Rahugan Festival which is celebrated from October 17 to 24. The Philippine festivals are one of the reasons why locals and foreigners choose the Philippines as their tourist destination. Gold-panning or … Read more
Philippine Christmas dawn masses or Simbang Gabi is a a 9-day mass as a custom in the celebrating Christmas season. The masses start from December 16 to 24.
Viva La Virgen!Viva El Divino Rostro!Viva Our Lady of Peñafrancia! The Peñafrancia Festival is a grand reunion of all Marian devotees from all over the country. Philippines, a Catholic country, is becoming one of the religious tourist destinations. You can walk into the churchyard and feel the rich Spanish influence in the ancient Catholic churches … Read more
The Cebu Sinulog Festival is celebrated mainly in Cebu City in the Philippines on the third Sunday of January every year. It is one of the popular Philippine festivals. The annual Sinulog Festival is also celebrated in Maasin City in Southern Leyte and also in Balingasag in Misamis Oriental. The Sinulog Festival is one of … Read more
The Iloilo Dinagyang Festival is held every year and presents a very colorful parade accompanied by a dramatization honoring the patron saint of Sto. Niño. Ilonggos believe that Señor Sto. Niño provides miracles especially during times of famine and drought. The whole town rejoices mainly in the streets of Iloilo city which is characterized by … Read more
Davao Kadayawan Festival is a globally famous annual Philippine festival celebrated in Davao, Mindanao during the third week of August. The city is known as the “Orchid Capital of the Philippines” and the festival shows off the beautiful species of flowers that the city is proud of. See the city in bloom! The festival was … Read more