Philippines is very rich in culture that makes it stand-out from other countries. Annually, major activities and festivals is celebrated which signifies triumph, bountiful harvest and jubilation in every part of the country. We focused here the upcoming events from February to December 2013 for the schedule, celebration and major highlights of the festivities.
Panagbenga Festival: Baguio City, February 1-March 3, 2013
First on our list is the Panagbenga Festival which is now on their 18th year with a theme
“A Blooming Odyssey.” Panagbenga, which translates to "a season of blooming" is the most visited celebration of Baguio City and considered one of the best in the Philippines.
It showcases floral floats, native dances, a flea market, food street, and other Panagbenga-related activities such as Pony Boys Day, the Flower Tee Golf Tournament, a barangay garden competition.
Here is the schedule for 2013 Panagbenga Festival:
February 1 (Friday) - Grand Opening Parade, Drum and Lyre Competition
February 23 (Saturday) - Grand Street Dancing Parade
February 24 (Sunday) - Grand Float Parade
February 25 (Monday) - Session Road in Bloom
March 2 (Thursday) - Pony Boys' Day
March 3 (Friday) - Closing
18th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta: Clark, Freeport Zone Pampanga, February 21-24, 2013
This year theme “A Weekend of Everything that Flies” is sure to give excitement and wonderful experience for the expectators of this annual event to be held at the Omni Aviation Complex at Clark.
Aside from the Hot Air Balloon competition, The Breitling Jet Team is scheduled to fly their acrobatic supersonic jets, with the exception of Friday, February 22. More info here.
38th International Bamboo Organ Festival: St. Joseph Parish Church, Las Piñas City, February 21-27, 2013
This annual event is handled by the Bamboo Organ Foundation, Inc., a non-stock non-profit organization founded to preserve and maintain the historic Bamboo Organ.The Foundation organizes the annual International Bamboo Organ Festival held at the Las Piñas Church which has its mark in the international music scene with many foreign artist and musicians participating the event.
Schedule of Activities:
February 21 (Thursday) - Gala Night
February 22 (Friday) - Concertate
February 23 (Saturday) - Concert under the trees
February 24 (Sunday)- Evening of Organ Music
February 26 (Tuesday) - Evening of Chamber Music
February 27 (Wednesday) - Concertate
Sibugsay Festival in Zamboanga Sibugay, February 21-27, 2013
Sibugsay is a Subanen term and is a combination of two verbs: sibug, which means to move forward, and bugsay, which means to paddle.
Series of activities have been prepared with emphasis on pro-ecology. It inludes fluvial parade and annual paddle racing to raise environmental community consciousness; street-dancing competitions based on the annual theme connected to Sibugay concept; cultural presentations and exhibits intended for cultural preservation.
Sibug-Sibug Festival in Zamboanga Sibugay, February 26, 2013
The Festival is marked by colorful ethnic dancing and rituals in celebration of good harvest. The ethnic dancing depicts good harvest, wedding and healing rituals.
Caracol Festival in Makati City, February 27, 2013
The Festival is initiated by the Makati Government to promote the conservation of ecology. The festival is participated mostly by students representing different schools. Participants are dressed in colorful animal costumes.
Paraw Regatta Festival in Iloilo, March 3, 2013
The Paraw regatta is a race among seafarers on colorful sailboats called Paraws in the straits between Guimaras Island and the city of Iloilo. From a simple boat race, it transforms into a festival of various activities.
Kaamulan in Bukidnon (Ethnic Cultural Festival of Bukidnon) in Bukidnon, March 10, 2013
“Kaamulan” is from the Binukid word “amul” which means “to gather”. It is a gathering of Bukidnon tribespeople for a purpose. It can mean a datuship ritual, a wedding ceremony, a thanksgiving festival during harvest time, a peace pact, or all of these put together.
Crowd-drawing events such as the Motocross, Off-road Competition, Rodeo, Amateur Boxing, Invitational Basketball Tournament, Adventure Races, concerts, and several others are roped into the festivity. Garden Show, Food Fest, Kaamulan Bazaar, Agri-fair, and Livestock Show are among main highlights.
Araw ng Dabaw Festival Davao City, March 16-17, 2013
Davao celebrates its birthday in a grand gala fashion befitting the largest city in Mindanao. The Araw ng Dabaw festivities come complete with a jam-packed, seven-day schedule of trade fairs and cultural presentations. There''s also a colorful civic-military parade and a citywide beauty pageant, featuring the smartest, most charming ladies this side of the islands.
The 76th Araw ng Dabaw 2013 Official Schedule of Events
MUTYA NG DABAW TALENT SHOWCASE
Feb. 20 • 4pm • NCCC Mall Activity Area
HULAGWAY SA RAW NG DABW PHOTO CONTEST
Feb. 20- Mar. 16 • City Information Office
76TH ARAW NG DABW OPENING PROGRAM
Feb. 25 • 7am • Quezon Park
ARAW NG DABAW SPORTSFEST
Feb. 26- Mar. 24
MUTYA NG DABAW SEMI-FINALS
(Selection of 5 Grand Finalist)
Feb. 27 • 5pm • Abreeza Ayala Mall
MUTYA NG DABAW COMMUNITY PROJECT ACTIVITY
Mar. 1 • Whole Day • Various Barangays
DAVAO: THEN AND NOW EXHIBITION
Mar. 1-16 • 10am- 9pm • SM City Davao Annex
HUDYAKAAN SA ARAW NG DABAW
Mar. 1-17 • 6pm- 2am • Bolton Extension
MUTYA NG DABAW GRAND CORONATION NIGHT
Mar. 2 • 6pm • Davao City Recreation Center
PHOENIX ARAW NG DABAW MARATHON
Mar. 10 • 5am • SM Lanang Premier to SM City Davao
SAYAW PINOY
Elementary and High School Categories
Mar. 13 • 6pm • San Pedro Street (fronting Agila Stage, Rizal Park)
Adult Category - Kanta Dabaw & Laban Labandz Finals
Mar. 14 • 6pm • San Pedro Street (fronting Agila Stage, Rizal Park)
SAYAWAN SA DA'N COMPETITION
Mar. 15 • 7am • Carousel Route: San Pedro Street to Bolton Street to Bonifacio
Street to Pelayo Street
DATU BAGO AWARDS NIGHT
Mar. 15 • 7am • The Royal Mandaya Hotel
LANKUBAN: MUSIKA SA DABAWENYO CONCERT
Mar. 15 • 7pm • Hudyakaan Stage at Bolton Extension
THANKSGIVING MASS
Mar. 16 • 6am • San Pedro Cathedral
PARADA DABAWENYO
Mar. 16 • 7am-12nn • Roxas Avenue to San Pedro Street
PAHALIPAY CONCERT NI MAYOR SARA UG VICE MAYOR RODY DUTERTE
Mar. 16 • 6pm • Rizal Park
Pak'kaat Kallo in Magpet, Cotabato, March 25-31, 2013
Pak'kaat Kallo is an annual festival in celebration of bountiful harvest of Manobo Tribe in Magpet, Cotabato held every Lenten Season.
Cutud Lenten Rites in Cutud, Pampanga, March 29, 2013
The San Pedro Cutud Lenten Rites is a Holy Week re-enactment of Christ’s Passion and Death complete with a passion play culminating with the actual nailing of at least three flagellants to a wooden cross atop the makeshift Calvary.
Moriones Festival in Boac, Magpoc, Marinduque, March 31, 2013
Moriones is an annual festival in the province of Marinduque that signifies Holy Week starts from Palm Sunday and ends on Easter Sunday.
The main attraction of the festival is the Morions, those having mask and imitates biblical Roman soldiers.
Schedule of Activities
MARCH 24, 2013 – PALM SUNDAY
05:00 am – Holy Mass
06:30 am – Holy Mass
07:00 am – Blessing of Palms
- Hosanahan & Procession (a celebration of Christs Entry to Jerusalem)
08:00 am – Holy Mass
03:00 pm – Holy Mass
04:00 pm – General Station of the Cross
MARCH 25, 2013 – HOLY MONDAY
05:30 am – Holy Mass
07:00 am – Participation in the GRAND PARADE
08:00 am – Pilgrimage
– Registration of all Morions
10:00 am - Opening of LEGIONS PHOTO EXHIBIT
10:00 am - Opening of the Marinduque Moriones Festival Trade Expo
03:00 pm – Moriones Parade Around the town
06:30 pm – Morions Torch Parade (MISTAH)
07:00 pm – mass & Installation of New MISTAH Members
MARCH 26, 2013 – HOLY TUESDAY
04:00 am – Pagbasa ng Pasyon sa mga Barangay ng Boac
05:30 am – Holy Mass
07:00 am – Pagbasa ng Pasyon
08:00 am – Registration of Morions
– Visita Iglesia to 7 Parachial Churches in the Province
09:00 am – Morion Parade
04:00 pm – Morion Parade
MARCH 27, 2013 – HOLY WEDNESDAY
05:30 am – Holy Mass
08:00 am – Participation in the GRAND PARADE / Community Parade of Costumes
10:00 am - Maskara Mo, Kulayan Mo
03:00 pm – Sacrament of Confession
– Morion Parade
04:00 pm – Holy Mass
05:00 pm – Religious Procession
07:00 pm – SENAKULO
MARCH 28, 2013 – MAUNDY THURSDAY
05:00 am – Holy Mass
08:00 am – Chrism Mass / Morion Parade / Battle of the Morions
10:00 am – Maskara Mo, Kulayan Mo
03:00 pm – Morion Parade
05:00 pm – Celebration of the Last Supper & Washing of Apostles Feet
06:00 pm – Start of Vigil at the Blessed Sacrament
07:00 pm – SENAKULO (The Last Supper)
MARCH 29, 2013 – GOOD FRIDAY
09:00 am – Via Crucis (Way of the Cross Re-Enacted along the street of Boac)
10:00 am – Maskara Mo, Kulayan Mo
01:00 pm – The Seven last Words
03:00 pm – Celebration of the Passion of Christ
04:00 pm – Veneration of the Holy Cross
05:00 pm – Religious Procession
MARCH 30, 2013 – BLACK SATURDAY
08:00 am – Survival KAbugsakan
09:00 am – Morion Parade
10:00 am-Maskara Mo, Kulayan Mo
03:00 pm – Morion Parade ( All Morion Groups)
07:00 pm – SENAKULO (The Beheading of Longhinus)
08:00 pm – Torch Parade
09:00 pm – Celebration of the Resurrection of Christ
- Blessing of Fire and Bonfire
MARCH 31, 2013 – EASTER SUNDAY
04:00 am – SALUBONG ( ritual and dance celebrating the appearance of the Risen Christ before the Blessed Mother
05:00 am – Holy Mass
06:30 am – Holy Mass
08:00 am – Holy Mass
09:00 am – CHASE OF LONGHINUS (Day Version) and Morion Parade
10:00 am – PUGUTAN SA ARAW NG LINGGO NG MULING PAGKABUHAY
Lamilamihan Festival in Lamitan, Basilan, April 14 or 21, 2013
Flores de Mayo/Santacruzan (Flowers of May) May 2013
Viva Vigan Festival in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, May 1-5, 2013
Pahiyas Festival Lucban, Quezon, May 15, 2013
Lucban San Isidro Pahiyas Festival 2013 schedue of activities, venue announced
Coming Up...
Mudpack Festival in Negros Occidental, June 15-16, 2013
Parada ng Lechon in Balayan, Batangas, June 24, 2013
Pintados/Kasadyaan Festival in Tacloban City, June 29, 2013
Sandugo Festival in Bohol, July 1-31, 2013
Kadayawan sa Dabaw in Davao City, August 17-18, 2013
Penafrancia Viva La Virgen Festival in Naga City, September 21, 2013
Lemlunay (T'Boli Tribal Festival) in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, September 16-18, 2013
Hermosa Festival in Zamboanga, October 12, 2013
Lanzones Festival in Camiguin, October 19, 2013
Masskara Festival in Bacolod City, October 19-20, 2013
Higantes Festival in Angono Rizal, November 23, 2013
Giant Lantern Festival in San Fernando, Pampanga, December 21, 2013
Mark your calendar now and get ready for the festival you want to go with. We will update this post for schedule of activities, and other important details for each festivities. Bookmark this page now, Like Us on Facebook and Follow @mysummitexpress on Twitter.
Panagbenga Festival: Baguio City, February 1-March 3, 2013
First on our list is the Panagbenga Festival which is now on their 18th year with a theme
“A Blooming Odyssey.” Panagbenga, which translates to "a season of blooming" is the most visited celebration of Baguio City and considered one of the best in the Philippines.
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| Photo: Panagbenga Festival Float Parade |
It showcases floral floats, native dances, a flea market, food street, and other Panagbenga-related activities such as Pony Boys Day, the Flower Tee Golf Tournament, a barangay garden competition.
Here is the schedule for 2013 Panagbenga Festival:
February 1 (Friday) - Grand Opening Parade, Drum and Lyre Competition
February 23 (Saturday) - Grand Street Dancing Parade
February 24 (Sunday) - Grand Float Parade
February 25 (Monday) - Session Road in Bloom
March 2 (Thursday) - Pony Boys' Day
March 3 (Friday) - Closing
18th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta: Clark, Freeport Zone Pampanga, February 21-24, 2013
This year theme “A Weekend of Everything that Flies” is sure to give excitement and wonderful experience for the expectators of this annual event to be held at the Omni Aviation Complex at Clark.
Aside from the Hot Air Balloon competition, The Breitling Jet Team is scheduled to fly their acrobatic supersonic jets, with the exception of Friday, February 22. More info here.
38th International Bamboo Organ Festival: St. Joseph Parish Church, Las Piñas City, February 21-27, 2013
This annual event is handled by the Bamboo Organ Foundation, Inc., a non-stock non-profit organization founded to preserve and maintain the historic Bamboo Organ.The Foundation organizes the annual International Bamboo Organ Festival held at the Las Piñas Church which has its mark in the international music scene with many foreign artist and musicians participating the event.
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| Photo: Bamboo Organ Festival 2013 |
February 21 (Thursday) - Gala Night
February 22 (Friday) - Concertate
February 23 (Saturday) - Concert under the trees
February 24 (Sunday)- Evening of Organ Music
February 26 (Tuesday) - Evening of Chamber Music
February 27 (Wednesday) - Concertate
Sibugsay Festival in Zamboanga Sibugay, February 21-27, 2013
Sibugsay is a Subanen term and is a combination of two verbs: sibug, which means to move forward, and bugsay, which means to paddle.
Series of activities have been prepared with emphasis on pro-ecology. It inludes fluvial parade and annual paddle racing to raise environmental community consciousness; street-dancing competitions based on the annual theme connected to Sibugay concept; cultural presentations and exhibits intended for cultural preservation.
Sibug-Sibug Festival in Zamboanga Sibugay, February 26, 2013
The Festival is marked by colorful ethnic dancing and rituals in celebration of good harvest. The ethnic dancing depicts good harvest, wedding and healing rituals.
Caracol Festival in Makati City, February 27, 2013
The Festival is initiated by the Makati Government to promote the conservation of ecology. The festival is participated mostly by students representing different schools. Participants are dressed in colorful animal costumes.
Paraw Regatta Festival in Iloilo, March 3, 2013
The Paraw regatta is a race among seafarers on colorful sailboats called Paraws in the straits between Guimaras Island and the city of Iloilo. From a simple boat race, it transforms into a festival of various activities.
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| Photo: Paraw Regatta Festival 2013 |
Kaamulan in Bukidnon (Ethnic Cultural Festival of Bukidnon) in Bukidnon, March 10, 2013
“Kaamulan” is from the Binukid word “amul” which means “to gather”. It is a gathering of Bukidnon tribespeople for a purpose. It can mean a datuship ritual, a wedding ceremony, a thanksgiving festival during harvest time, a peace pact, or all of these put together.
Crowd-drawing events such as the Motocross, Off-road Competition, Rodeo, Amateur Boxing, Invitational Basketball Tournament, Adventure Races, concerts, and several others are roped into the festivity. Garden Show, Food Fest, Kaamulan Bazaar, Agri-fair, and Livestock Show are among main highlights.
Araw ng Dabaw Festival Davao City, March 16-17, 2013
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| Photo: Araw ng Davao 2013 |
The 76th Araw ng Dabaw 2013 Official Schedule of Events
MUTYA NG DABAW TALENT SHOWCASE
Feb. 20 • 4pm • NCCC Mall Activity Area
Feb. 20- Mar. 16 • City Information Office
76TH ARAW NG DABW OPENING PROGRAM
Feb. 25 • 7am • Quezon Park
ARAW NG DABAW SPORTSFEST
Feb. 26- Mar. 24
MUTYA NG DABAW SEMI-FINALS
(Selection of 5 Grand Finalist)
Feb. 27 • 5pm • Abreeza Ayala Mall
MUTYA NG DABAW COMMUNITY PROJECT ACTIVITY
Mar. 1 • Whole Day • Various Barangays
DAVAO: THEN AND NOW EXHIBITION
Mar. 1-16 • 10am- 9pm • SM City Davao Annex
HUDYAKAAN SA ARAW NG DABAW
Mar. 1-17 • 6pm- 2am • Bolton Extension
MUTYA NG DABAW GRAND CORONATION NIGHT
Mar. 2 • 6pm • Davao City Recreation Center
PHOENIX ARAW NG DABAW MARATHON
Mar. 10 • 5am • SM Lanang Premier to SM City Davao
SAYAW PINOY
Elementary and High School Categories
Mar. 13 • 6pm • San Pedro Street (fronting Agila Stage, Rizal Park)
Adult Category - Kanta Dabaw & Laban Labandz Finals
Mar. 14 • 6pm • San Pedro Street (fronting Agila Stage, Rizal Park)
SAYAWAN SA DA'N COMPETITION
Mar. 15 • 7am • Carousel Route: San Pedro Street to Bolton Street to Bonifacio
Street to Pelayo Street
DATU BAGO AWARDS NIGHT
Mar. 15 • 7am • The Royal Mandaya Hotel
LANKUBAN: MUSIKA SA DABAWENYO CONCERT
Mar. 15 • 7pm • Hudyakaan Stage at Bolton Extension
THANKSGIVING MASS
Mar. 16 • 6am • San Pedro Cathedral
PARADA DABAWENYO
Mar. 16 • 7am-12nn • Roxas Avenue to San Pedro Street
PAHALIPAY CONCERT NI MAYOR SARA UG VICE MAYOR RODY DUTERTE
Mar. 16 • 6pm • Rizal Park
Pak'kaat Kallo in Magpet, Cotabato, March 25-31, 2013
Pak'kaat Kallo is an annual festival in celebration of bountiful harvest of Manobo Tribe in Magpet, Cotabato held every Lenten Season.
Cutud Lenten Rites in Cutud, Pampanga, March 29, 2013
The San Pedro Cutud Lenten Rites is a Holy Week re-enactment of Christ’s Passion and Death complete with a passion play culminating with the actual nailing of at least three flagellants to a wooden cross atop the makeshift Calvary.
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| Photo: Cutud Lenten Rites Pampanga 2013 |
Moriones Festival in Boac, Magpoc, Marinduque, March 31, 2013
Moriones is an annual festival in the province of Marinduque that signifies Holy Week starts from Palm Sunday and ends on Easter Sunday.
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| Photo: Moriones Festival Marinduque 2013 |
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| Photo: Morions at Boac, Marinduque Photo Credit: ike jamilla |
MARCH 24, 2013 – PALM SUNDAY
05:00 am – Holy Mass
06:30 am – Holy Mass
07:00 am – Blessing of Palms
- Hosanahan & Procession (a celebration of Christs Entry to Jerusalem)
08:00 am – Holy Mass
03:00 pm – Holy Mass
04:00 pm – General Station of the Cross
MARCH 25, 2013 – HOLY MONDAY
05:30 am – Holy Mass
07:00 am – Participation in the GRAND PARADE
08:00 am – Pilgrimage
– Registration of all Morions
10:00 am - Opening of LEGIONS PHOTO EXHIBIT
10:00 am - Opening of the Marinduque Moriones Festival Trade Expo
03:00 pm – Moriones Parade Around the town
06:30 pm – Morions Torch Parade (MISTAH)
07:00 pm – mass & Installation of New MISTAH Members
MARCH 26, 2013 – HOLY TUESDAY
04:00 am – Pagbasa ng Pasyon sa mga Barangay ng Boac
05:30 am – Holy Mass
07:00 am – Pagbasa ng Pasyon
08:00 am – Registration of Morions
– Visita Iglesia to 7 Parachial Churches in the Province
09:00 am – Morion Parade
04:00 pm – Morion Parade
MARCH 27, 2013 – HOLY WEDNESDAY
05:30 am – Holy Mass
08:00 am – Participation in the GRAND PARADE / Community Parade of Costumes
10:00 am - Maskara Mo, Kulayan Mo
03:00 pm – Sacrament of Confession
– Morion Parade
04:00 pm – Holy Mass
05:00 pm – Religious Procession
07:00 pm – SENAKULO
MARCH 28, 2013 – MAUNDY THURSDAY
05:00 am – Holy Mass
08:00 am – Chrism Mass / Morion Parade / Battle of the Morions
10:00 am – Maskara Mo, Kulayan Mo
03:00 pm – Morion Parade
05:00 pm – Celebration of the Last Supper & Washing of Apostles Feet
06:00 pm – Start of Vigil at the Blessed Sacrament
07:00 pm – SENAKULO (The Last Supper)
MARCH 29, 2013 – GOOD FRIDAY
09:00 am – Via Crucis (Way of the Cross Re-Enacted along the street of Boac)
10:00 am – Maskara Mo, Kulayan Mo
01:00 pm – The Seven last Words
03:00 pm – Celebration of the Passion of Christ
04:00 pm – Veneration of the Holy Cross
05:00 pm – Religious Procession
MARCH 30, 2013 – BLACK SATURDAY
08:00 am – Survival KAbugsakan
09:00 am – Morion Parade
10:00 am-Maskara Mo, Kulayan Mo
03:00 pm – Morion Parade ( All Morion Groups)
07:00 pm – SENAKULO (The Beheading of Longhinus)
08:00 pm – Torch Parade
09:00 pm – Celebration of the Resurrection of Christ
- Blessing of Fire and Bonfire
MARCH 31, 2013 – EASTER SUNDAY
04:00 am – SALUBONG ( ritual and dance celebrating the appearance of the Risen Christ before the Blessed Mother
05:00 am – Holy Mass
06:30 am – Holy Mass
08:00 am – Holy Mass
09:00 am – CHASE OF LONGHINUS (Day Version) and Morion Parade
10:00 am – PUGUTAN SA ARAW NG LINGGO NG MULING PAGKABUHAY
Lamilamihan Festival in Lamitan, Basilan, April 14 or 21, 2013
Flores de Mayo/Santacruzan (Flowers of May) May 2013
Viva Vigan Festival in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, May 1-5, 2013
Pahiyas Festival Lucban, Quezon, May 15, 2013
Lucban San Isidro Pahiyas Festival 2013 schedue of activities, venue announced
Coming Up...
Mudpack Festival in Negros Occidental, June 15-16, 2013
Parada ng Lechon in Balayan, Batangas, June 24, 2013
Pintados/Kasadyaan Festival in Tacloban City, June 29, 2013
Sandugo Festival in Bohol, July 1-31, 2013
Kadayawan sa Dabaw in Davao City, August 17-18, 2013
Penafrancia Viva La Virgen Festival in Naga City, September 21, 2013
Lemlunay (T'Boli Tribal Festival) in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, September 16-18, 2013
Hermosa Festival in Zamboanga, October 12, 2013
Lanzones Festival in Camiguin, October 19, 2013
Masskara Festival in Bacolod City, October 19-20, 2013
Higantes Festival in Angono Rizal, November 23, 2013
Giant Lantern Festival in San Fernando, Pampanga, December 21, 2013
Mark your calendar now and get ready for the festival you want to go with. We will update this post for schedule of activities, and other important details for each festivities. Bookmark this page now, Like Us on Facebook and Follow @mysummitexpress on Twitter.
