PHILIPPINES Nonreligious Festivals

• What are nonreligious festivals?

  Festivals held to celebrate special occasions and cultural events
• What is a common feature of nonreligious festivals?

  Colorful costumes worn by dancers in street parades
• What is the Panagbenga Festival and where is it held?

  • A month-long annual celebration
  • Held in Baguio
  • Expresses moral values, traditions, and history of Baguio and Cordillera Region
• What are the main features of the Panagbenga Festival?

  Flower-decked floats and Ibaloi street dancing
• When is the Masskara Festival celebrated?

  • Annual celebration
  • Held during the third week of October
• What does the term "Masskara" refer to?

  It refers to both "mask" and "many faces"
• What does the smiling face symbolize in the Masskara Festival?

  It symbolizes the fiesta
• Why was the Masskara Festival conceived?

  To show the resilience and persevering spirit of the Negros
• What is the Kaamulan Festival and where is it held?

  • Originally a gathering of different Bukidnon tribes
  • Held annually in Malaybalay City from the 2nd half of February to March 10
• What does the Kaamulan Festival showcase?

  The unique indigenous culture of Bukidnon
• What type of costumes do participants wear in the Kaamulan Festival?

  Intricate woven costumes studded with trinkets and jewelry
• What does the Kaamulan Festival reflect about Bukidnon culture?

  It reflects the richness and diversity of Bukidnon culture
• What is the Kadayawan Festival and when is it celebrated?

  • A weeklong celebration of thanksgiving for a good harvest
  • Celebrated every 3rd week of August
• What activities are featured during the Kadayawan Festival?


  Parades with floats and street dancing
• What does the term "Kadayawan" derive from?


  It is derived from the Mandaya word "madayaw," meaning a warm greeting
• What does the Kadayawan Festival celebrate in terms of culture?

  It celebrates the diversity of Mindanao’s indigenous groups