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a. Hudyaka Kinhason Festival, Jan. 16, Bacolod, LDN - it was the culture of the settlers that every time they make a bountiful harvest, they give thanks to the Lord through street dancing. They dance around the ‘barrio’ with colorful costumes decorated with seashells (locally known as ‘Kinhason’), thus the name “HUDYAKA KINHASON” was born.

b. Anihan Ferstival of Maigo, Feb. 23 - the celebration, which was instituted just the year 2003, is conceived as a “Thanksgiving to the Gods” for a bountiful harvest, as well as a showcase fo the Municipality’s local products. The presentation, which consists of street parade (caronata contest), street dancing and agro fair booths.

c. Sagayan Festival, July 4 - A cultural event using as its base, a Maranao dance performed during the Araw ng Lanao del Norte Celebration participated by all the municipalities of the province. Sagayan depicts a war dance among the Maranaos that portrays masculinity. It also complemented by women wearing their colorful costumes dancing gracefully with movement of their arms (known locally as “Kasiduratan”.)

d. Sagingan Festival - A festivity held in thanksgiving for their harvests, particularly bananas. Held every 17th of October infront of the Municipal Hall of Tubod, Lanao del Norte. A street dancing prelude is being done before each contingent presents a showdown at the Municipal Hall.

 
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