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• Ati-atihan Festival


  Hailed as the "Mother of Philippine Festivals" by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), started during the 16th century
• Ati-atihan Festival


  • Shows many characteristics traits of the people of Kalibo such as creativity, friendly and religious
  • People watching the parade can participate as well
  • The music of this festival is in quadruple meter
• Kadayawan Festival


  Ethnic tribes of Davao would gather every after a bountiful harvest to give thanks to their divine protectors particularly their supreme being called "Manama"
• Kadayawan Festival


  1. Pahinungod ritual

  2. Singing

  3. Dancing

  4. Offering
• Items displayed on mats as part of the annual pahinungod


  • Fruits
  • Vegetables
  • Flowers
  • Rice
  • Corn grains
• Kadayawan Festival


  • Shows many filipino values such as being artistic, creative and grateful
• Moriones Festival


  A folk-religious practice held annually during Holy Week (Semana Santa) on the island of Marinduque featuring masked men dressed like Roman soldiers. It is a week-long observance of Christ's passion as an act of expanse, a way panata (vow) and thanksgiving for good.
• Moriones Festival


  • Reenactment of the life of Longinus who plunged a spear into the crucified body of Jesus
• Kalutang


  A main instrumental music used in Subli. Sublian Festival is celebrated in Batangas.
• Instruments used in Ibalong Musical Production


  • Gongs
  • Tongatong
  • T'boli Bella
• Sinulog Festival


  An annual religious festival characterized with appealing music, colorful costumes and props, and street dances in honor of the Philippines most famous historic relic - the Santo Niño de Cebu. The highlight of this festival is the Grand Parade.
• Pahiyas Festival


  Celebrated in Lucan Quezon on May 15 to honor San Isidro Labrador.
• Kadayawan Festival


  Celebrated in Davao every 3rd week of August for thanksgiving gifts of nature and wealth of culture.
• KADAYAWAN FESTIVAL


  Celebrated in Davao every 3rd week of August for thanksgiving gifts of nature and wealth of culture
• DINAGYANG FESTIVAL


  This festival comes from the Ilonggo term dagyang which means merry-making. This held in honor of Sto. Nino wherein the participants shouted Viva Senor Sto. Nino
• PANAGBENGA FESTIVAL


  Month long celebration is a tribute to the vibrant and beautiful flowers in Baguio City
• MASSKARA FESTIVAL


  Celebrated in the City of Smiles Bacolod City. Celebrated every fourth Sunday of October which symbolizes the character of Negrenses
• Types of Festivals


  • Religious Festivals
  • Non-religious/Cultural Festivals
• Religious Festivals


  Festivals that are celebrated in honor of a saint or any commemorations or any religious practices
• Non-religious/Cultural Festivals


  Festivals celebrated for thanksgiving that focus on aspect of traditions and heritage