Filipinos are some of the happiest people in the world. Even
Forbes.com agrees citing Filipinos as among the world’s friendliest people.
It’s no surprise that this is reflected through the many
festivals or fiestas that we have in the country. In the Philippines there is a
festival happening every other day, on a city, provincial, or national level.
Of course, tourists are most welcome to join in the fun and
celebration. Below is a list of some of the more popular festivals in the
country happening this year. Which one will you go to?
2013 FESTIVALS IN THE PHILIPPINES
Feast of the Black Nazarene
Quiapo, Manila, January 9, 2013
Hinugyaw Festival
Koronadal, Mindanao, January 10, 2013
Ati-Atihan Festival
Kalibo, Aklan, January 11-20, 2013
January 11 (Friday) - Mutya Ag Lakan It Kalibo Ati-Atihan
2013 Grand Pageant Finale & Coronation Night [7:00 PM, ABL Sports &
Cultural Center]
January 14 (Monday) - Aklan Festivals Parade
January 15 (Tuesday) - Pagdayaw kay Senyor Sto. Nino
January 16 (Wednesday) - Sadsad Panaad
January 17 (Thursday) - Aklan Higante Contest
January 18 (Friday) - Sadsad Pagpasalamat Kay Senyor Sto.
Nino
January 19 (Saturday) - Tribal, Modern, Balik-Ati, and
Individual Ati-Atihan Contest
January 20 (Sunday) - Religious Procession and Dance
Sinulog Festival
Cebu, January 11-20, 2013
January 10 (Thursday) -
Opening Salvo: Walk with Jesus [Assembly: 4:00 AM, Fuente Osmena]
January 11 (Friday) - Sinulog 2013 Kick Off
January 12 (Saturday) - Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan
January 13 (Sunday) - Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan
January 14 & 15 (Monday & Tuesday) - Cultural Show,
Sinulog Idol, Street Party Concert
January 16 (Wednesday) - Ms. Cebu 2013 Coronation Night
January 17 (Thursday) - Sinulog Idol Grand Finals
January 18 (Friday) - Sinulog Festival Queen Search
January 19 (Saturday) - Fluvial Procession, Foot Procession,
Sinulog Fireworks Competition
January 20 (Sunday) - Grand Streetdance Parade
Zambulawan Festival (Street Pageantry)
Zamboanga del Sur, January 20, 2013
Pasungay Festival (Bullfighting Festival)
Iloilo, January 21, 2013
Dinagyang Festival
Iloilo, January 25-27, 2013
January 25 (Friday) - Fluvial Procession
January 26 (Saturday) - Kasadyahan Competition
January 27 (Sunday) - Dinagyang Ati Competition
Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Competition 2013
Clark, Pampanga, February 21-24, 2013
Chinese New Year
Nationwide
February 10, 2013
Panagbenga Festival (Flower Festival)
Baguio City, February 1-March 3, 2013
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 3 (Friday) - Closing
Sibug-Sibug Festival
Zamboanga Sibugay, February 26, 2013
Paraw Regatta Festival
Iloilo, March 3, 2013
Kaamulan in Bukidnon (Ethnic Cultural Festival of Bukidnon)
Bukidnon, March 10, 2013
Sandugo Festival (
Bohol, March 16, 2013
Araw ng Dabaw Festival
Davao City, March 16-17, 2013
Holy Week
Nationwide
March 24-31, 2013
Via Crusis (Way of the Cross)
Cebu City, March 25-31, 2013
Pak'kaat Kallo (Festival of the Manobo Tribe)
Magpet, Cotabato, March 25-31, 2013
Cutud Lenten Rites
Cutud, Pampanga, March 29, 2013
Moriones Festival
Boac, Magpoc, Marinduque, March 31, 2013
Lami-Lamihan Festival (Festival of the Yakan Tribe)
Lamitan, Basilan, April 14 or 21, 2013
Flores de Mayo/Santacruzan (Flowers of May)
Nationwide
May 2013
Viva Vigan Festival
Vigan, Ilocos Sur, May 1-5, 2013
Pahiyas Festival
Lucban, Quezon, May 15, 2013
Mudpack Festival
Negros Occidental, June 15-16, 2013
Parada ng Lechon (Roasted Pig Festival)
Balayan, Batangas, June 24, 2013
Pintados/Kasadyaan Festival (
Tacloban City, June 29, 2013
Kadayawan sa Dabaw
Davao City, August 17-18, 2013
Peñafrancia Viva La Virgen Festival (Fluvial Procession)
Naga City, September 21, 2013
Lemlunay (Festival of the T'Boli Tribe)
Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, September 16-18, 2013
Lanzones Festival
Camiguin, October 19, 2013
Masskara Festival (Mask Festival)
Bacolod City, October 19-20, 2013
Higantes Festival (Paper Mache Giants Festival)
Angono Rizal, November 23, 2013
Giant Lantern Festival
San Fernando, Pampanga, December 21, 2013
