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The fiesta is part and parcel of Filipino culture. Through good times and bad times, the fiesta must go on. Each city and
barrio has at least one local festival of its own, usually on the feast of its patron saint, so that there is always a fiesta
going on somewhere in the country. But the biggest and most elaborate festival of all is Christmas, a season celebrated
with all the pomp and pageantry the fun-loving Filipino can manage.
ATI-ATIHAN
Kalibo, Aklan
13-19 January
The Ati-Atihan Festival commemorates the 13th century land deal between 10 migrating Bornean chieftains and the
aboriginal Ati King Marikudo. It also honors the town patron, the infant Sto. Niño.
The ceaseless, rhythmic pounding of drums get to you, and before you know it you are on the street, shuffling your
feet, shaking your head, waving your hands - and joining thousands of soot-blacked, gaily-costumed revelers in an
ancient ritual of mindless merriment. A familiar battle cry reaches your ears, and amidst all this confusion you remember
where you are: Kalibo, Aklan. "Viva, Sto. Niño!"
The Ati-Atihan celebration is echoed in many parts of the country.
SINULOG
Cebu City
18-19 January
Cebu City's fiesta of fiestas. Characterized by its peculiar two-steps-forward-and-one-step-backward shuffle, thus
simulating the Holy Child of the shores, the Sinulog is a century-old tradition observed in the part of Visayas region.
The prayer-dance is synchronized to the beat of drums and shouts of "Pit Señor! Viva Sto. Niño!" Feel free to dance
with the best of them, grooving all the way to the grand final presentation at the Cebu City Sports Center.
DINAGYANG
Iloilo City
25-26 January
Merry mayhem breaks loose in Iloilo City during this weekend, when Ilonggos leave everything behind to join in the
fiesta of the year. All inhibitions are dropped: boring everyday clothes are exchanged for "Ati" warrior costumes and
black body paint. Shields and "weapons" are held amidst the pounding rhythm of drums, the costumed Ilonggos put
their best feet forward in celebration of…..Dinagyang!
PANAGBENGA
Baguio Flower Festival
23 February - 3 March
It's flower season in the city of Pines - perfect timing for an all-out fiesta in the streets. The Baguio folk take a break on
these days to revel in the cool climate and the unique culture of the city. Multi-hued costumes are worn, mimicking the
various blooms of the highland region (or any of its 11 ethnic tribes). These are flowerbeds - disguised, of course, as the
Panagbenga parade floats.
KAAMULAN
Malaybalay, Bukidnon
28 February - 1 March
Expect the Bukidnon to go tribal from the first to the second week of March, when the streets of Malaybalay take on
that familiar fiesta theme. Banners, banderitas, and beer will be norm, as well as the sweet, haunting sound of native
music. An early morning pamuhat ritual kicks off the festivities, to be followed by an ethnic food fest, trade fairs, and a
lot of native dancing.
MORIONES
Marinduque
13-20 February
The island of Marinduque prides itself in being the "Lenten Capital of the Philippines", and it is easy to understand
why. Come the seven days of Holy Week, the people of the island take part in the age-old ritual of the "Moriones".
Colorful warrior costumes are worn, topped with finely carved masks depicting the fierce Roman soldiers of Christ's
time. All these are done to depict the story of the conversion of Longuinus, the centurion who pierced Jesus' side - and
his subsequent beheading.
CUTUD LENTEN RITES
San Fernando, Pampanga
16-18 April
Prayer of a different meaning during the Lenten season, when villagers of San Pedro, Cutud, engage in the act of self-
flagellation. This ancient ritual is performed in the morning of Good Friday during the Holy Week. Backs, arms, and legs
are cut and then struck with burillo whips. The climax to this occasion happens at midday, when penitents are literally
nailed to their waiting crosses.
barrio has at least one local festival of its own, usually on the feast of its patron saint, so that there is always a fiesta
going on somewhere in the country. But the biggest and most elaborate festival of all is Christmas, a season celebrated
with all the pomp and pageantry the fun-loving Filipino can manage.
ATI-ATIHAN
Kalibo, Aklan
13-19 January
The Ati-Atihan Festival commemorates the 13th century land deal between 10 migrating Bornean chieftains and the
aboriginal Ati King Marikudo. It also honors the town patron, the infant Sto. Niño.
The ceaseless, rhythmic pounding of drums get to you, and before you know it you are on the street, shuffling your
feet, shaking your head, waving your hands - and joining thousands of soot-blacked, gaily-costumed revelers in an
ancient ritual of mindless merriment. A familiar battle cry reaches your ears, and amidst all this confusion you remember
where you are: Kalibo, Aklan. "Viva, Sto. Niño!"
The Ati-Atihan celebration is echoed in many parts of the country.
SINULOG
Cebu City
18-19 January
Cebu City's fiesta of fiestas. Characterized by its peculiar two-steps-forward-and-one-step-backward shuffle, thus
simulating the Holy Child of the shores, the Sinulog is a century-old tradition observed in the part of Visayas region.
The prayer-dance is synchronized to the beat of drums and shouts of "Pit Señor! Viva Sto. Niño!" Feel free to dance
with the best of them, grooving all the way to the grand final presentation at the Cebu City Sports Center.
DINAGYANG
Iloilo City
25-26 January
Merry mayhem breaks loose in Iloilo City during this weekend, when Ilonggos leave everything behind to join in the
fiesta of the year. All inhibitions are dropped: boring everyday clothes are exchanged for "Ati" warrior costumes and
black body paint. Shields and "weapons" are held amidst the pounding rhythm of drums, the costumed Ilonggos put
their best feet forward in celebration of…..Dinagyang!
PANAGBENGA
Baguio Flower Festival
23 February - 3 March
It's flower season in the city of Pines - perfect timing for an all-out fiesta in the streets. The Baguio folk take a break on
these days to revel in the cool climate and the unique culture of the city. Multi-hued costumes are worn, mimicking the
various blooms of the highland region (or any of its 11 ethnic tribes). These are flowerbeds - disguised, of course, as the
Panagbenga parade floats.
KAAMULAN
Malaybalay, Bukidnon
28 February - 1 March
Expect the Bukidnon to go tribal from the first to the second week of March, when the streets of Malaybalay take on
that familiar fiesta theme. Banners, banderitas, and beer will be norm, as well as the sweet, haunting sound of native
music. An early morning pamuhat ritual kicks off the festivities, to be followed by an ethnic food fest, trade fairs, and a
lot of native dancing.
MORIONES
Marinduque
13-20 February
The island of Marinduque prides itself in being the "Lenten Capital of the Philippines", and it is easy to understand
why. Come the seven days of Holy Week, the people of the island take part in the age-old ritual of the "Moriones".
Colorful warrior costumes are worn, topped with finely carved masks depicting the fierce Roman soldiers of Christ's
time. All these are done to depict the story of the conversion of Longuinus, the centurion who pierced Jesus' side - and
his subsequent beheading.
CUTUD LENTEN RITES
San Fernando, Pampanga
16-18 April
Prayer of a different meaning during the Lenten season, when villagers of San Pedro, Cutud, engage in the act of self-
flagellation. This ancient ritual is performed in the morning of Good Friday during the Holy Week. Backs, arms, and legs
are cut and then struck with burillo whips. The climax to this occasion happens at midday, when penitents are literally
nailed to their waiting crosses.
Fiestas and Festivals
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