Feast of the Black Nazarene
January 9th - Quiapo, Manila
A grand Fiesta and a religious activity, this festival centers on the image of the Black Nazarene which was transported by galleon from Mexico to Manila in the 17th century.
The festival is marked by an afternoon procession by thousands of devotees. Even Filipino movie stars and TV personalities attend this event.
January 9th - Quiapo, Manila
A grand Fiesta and a religious activity, this festival centers on the image of the Black Nazarene which was transported by galleon from Mexico to Manila in the 17th century.
The festival is marked by an afternoon procession by thousands of devotees. Even Filipino movie stars and TV personalities attend this event.
Moriones
Holy Week - Boac,Magpoc, Marinduque One of the most famous of Philippine festivals. Colorfully garbed and masked as Roman soldiers and centurions, locals reenact the life of Longinus culminating in his beheading. The entire towns of Boac, Morpog and Gasan are virtually converted into huge stages as the story as Longinus unfolds. |
Pintados
June 29 - Tacloban City
Street pageantry and contest focusing on the Leyteños' old custom of tattooing that signifies courage and status in the community.
Sandugo
1-2 July, Tagbilaran City
The Spanish colonization of the Philippines began with a blood-sealed peace treaty on the shores of Bohol. This historic event is remembered today with an all-out fiesta at the island's capital city. Check out the Sandugo street dancing parade featuring ten colourfully-dressed groups dancing to the beat of drums. There's also a traditional Filipino carnival, a martial arts festival, and Miss Bohol Sandugo Beauty Pageant, among the dozen of other exciting activities.
1-2 July, Tagbilaran City
The Spanish colonization of the Philippines began with a blood-sealed peace treaty on the shores of Bohol. This historic event is remembered today with an all-out fiesta at the island's capital city. Check out the Sandugo street dancing parade featuring ten colourfully-dressed groups dancing to the beat of drums. There's also a traditional Filipino carnival, a martial arts festival, and Miss Bohol Sandugo Beauty Pageant, among the dozen of other exciting activities.