Date : February 9, 10, 11, 14, 25 and 26
Venue : Province of Laguna
Description
The Laguna celebration of the National Arts Month is being held in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th districts of the province. It showcases the artistic character of the Lagueños through the depiction of their way of life and source of livelihood manifested by ethnic street dancing. The event aims to instill the sense of identity and self-distinctiveness of its people.
Contact : History, Arts and Culture Office, Provincial Government of Laguna
Telephone No. (049) 501-5101
PHILIPPINE HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (PHSA) FESTIVAL
Date : February 6 – March 7
Venue : Tanghalang Ma. Makiling, National Arts Center, Mt. Makiling, Los Baños, Laguna
Description
The event features music and dance performances, exhibits and stage plays choreographed, prepared and directed by the graduating students of PHSA.
Contact : Ms. Beth Carlos / Ms. Helen Jimena, PHSA
Telephone No. : (049) 536-2862 / 536-5972
HAMAKA FESTIVAL
Date : February 11-20
Venue : Taytay, Rizal
Description
A weeklong celebration of thanksgiving. The festivities showcase the talents of Taytayenos in terms of woodworks (HAmba), sewing machine (MAkina), garments/couturier’s design (KAsuotan). Activities during the festival includes trade exhibit, street dancing, fashion in the street, sportsfest and Ms. HAMAKA. The festival aims to promote tourism in Taytay and revitalize the woodworks and garments of the municipality.
Date : February 14-17
Venue : Padre Burgos, Quezon
Description
The celebration of the foundation day of the town. A parade of floats, street dancing, beauty pageant, kayak race and the longest chicken roasting competition culminates the festival.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Padre Burgos, Quezon
Telephone No. : (042) 911-2109
SORTEO GRAND FESTIVAL
Date : February 16-22 (every three years)
Venue : Carmona ,Cavite
Description
An age-old tradition celebrating the town as an agricultural haven celebrated every 3 years. It is highlighted by an agro-industrial fair.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Carmona, Cavite
Telephone No. : (046) 430-1001
MALASIMBO MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL – The Mangyan Cultural Festival
Date : February 18-19
Venue : Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro
Description
The Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival is the first of an annual celebration of music, arts and nature. Coinciding with the full moon, the festival will be held outdoors at the foot of Mount Malasimbo, overlooking the Puerto Galera Bay, selected as one of “The Most Beautiful Bays in the World”.
The festival aims to blend traditional arts and performing styles with contemporary expressions in the arts and showcase the culture of the Manyan tribal communities while working towards the protection and sustainability of the environment in the environs of Puerto Galera.
The Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival is a project of VU Entertainment headed by Miro Grgic and Hubert d’ Aboville who are coordinating their efforts to boost inbound tourism into Oriental Mindoro and Puerto Galera, the indigenous culture of the Mangyan communities, reforestation, marine preservation and promote Philippine arts, music and culture.
Contact : Mr. Miro Grgic
(0918) 601-1918
Mr. Hubert d’ Aboville
(0917) 841-8888
[email protected]
SAMPAGUITA FESTIVAL
Date : February 21-22
Venue : San Pedro, Laguna
Description
Grand parade of colorful floats participated by both government and private sector. The
highlight of the festival is the Coronation Night of the “Hiyas ng San Pedro”. The festival aims to promote tourism in San Pedro and revitalize the sampaguita industry in San Pedro, Laguna.
Contact : Municipal Tourism Office, San Pedro, Laguna
Telephone No. : (02) 520-1570
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