Date : January 3-16
Venue : San Pablo City, Laguna
Description
A weeklong celebration highlighted by a Mardi Gras with participants’ costumes made of coconut-derived materials.
Contact : City Tourism Office, San Pablo City, Laguna
Telephone No. : (049) 562-1429
FEAST OF THE THREE KINGS
Date : 1st Sunday of January
Venue : Poblacion, Gasan, Marinduque
Description
A feast honoring the Three Kings who are visiting the houses around the Poblacion of Gasan.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Gasan , Marinduque
Telephone No. : (042) 342-1074
HARING KALABAW
Date : January 6
Venue : Brgy. Hupi, Sta. Cruz, Marinduque
Description
Carabaos are dressed and paraded around the barangay; Dancing and Singing events are likewise held.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Sta Cruz, Marinduque
Telephone No. : (042) 321-1276
FLUVIAL PROCESSION - Batangas City
Date : January 7
Venue : Batangas City
Description
Fluvial parade at the sea to Calumpang River and merrymaking at the capital town.
Contact : City Tourism Office, Batangas City
Telephone No. : (043) 723-4598
BINIRAY FESTIVAL
Date : January 15
Venue : Romblon, Romblon
Description
Fluvial parade at the sea, merrymaking and street dancing contest at the capital town. The feast honors the Sto. Niño.
Contact : Provincial Tourism Office, Province of Romblon
Telephone No. : (02) 373-3499
KAWAYAN FESTIVAL
Date : January 16 – 18
Venue : Magdalena, Laguna
Description
A celebration highlighted by street dancing competition with participants’ costumes made of bamboo grass materials.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Magdalena, Laguna
Telephone No. : (049) 503-1257
SIKHAYAN FESTIVAL
Date : January 18
Venue : Sta. Rosa City, Laguna
Description
Held every 18th of January, the Bayanihan Foundation Parade is a street fest displaying the bayanihan or Filipino command spirit of cooperation which makes seemingly in possible feasts realization. The event highlights the four evolution of the town from aquatic, agriculture, professional and to a industrial progressive city.
Contact : City Tourism Office, Santa Rosa City, Laguna
Telephone No. : (049) 534-3059
SALIBANDA
Date : January 16 &30
Venue : Paete, Laguna
Description
A religious festival honoring the Sto. Niño or Jesus, the Holy Child. This is characterized by street dancing, Mardi Gras with participants pouring water among each other, recreating perhaps, the baptismal rites of the old.
Date : January 17-19
Venue : Bansud, Oriental Mindoro
Description
A thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest which coincides with the town fiesta. It features dances and cultural presentations by schools and barangay communities.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Bansud, Oriental Mindoro
Telephone No. : (043) 298-7022
BANANA FESTIVAL
Date : January 25
Venue : Baco, Oriental Mindoro
Description
A celebration of the abundance of banana. It features banana cooking fest, a banana(saba)
inspired street dancing competition and beauty pageant. This coincides with the town fiesta in honor of St. Joseph.
Contact : Provincial Tourism Office, Province of Oriental Mindoro
Telephone No. : (043) 286-7046/ 441-0306
DUGOY FESTIVAL
Date : January 27
Venue : Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro
Description
The event showcases the rich cultural heritage of the indigenous people, specifically that of the Mangyan people, through activities such as street dancing, exhibits and cultural shows. The main concept is to promote and celebrate the “Dugoy Spirit” of camaraderie among the people of different culture and the harmonious relationships of the Sablayeños.
FEAST OF SAN SEBASTIAN, THE MARTYR (PALIGONG POON)
Date : January 19 & 30
Venue : Lumban, Laguna
Description
A procession held at the Lumban River, where the icon of the patron saint San Sebastian
together with hundreds of devotees is afloat on “Kaskitos”, or bunch of big boats.
Description
A celebration in honor of its patron saint, Señor Sto. Niño characterized by street dancing and other religious and cultural events.
Contact : Engr. Ranel Castillo
Office of Municipal Planning Development Coordinator of Buenavista, Marinduque
Telephone No. : (0928) 2146343
FEAST OF SAN ILDEFONSO TOLEDO
Date : January 23-24
Venue : Tanay, Rizal
Description
The town fiesta in honor of San Ildefonso de Toledo is held every January 23rd . Musical band sponsored by the nine barangays roam around the town. The musical exhibition and competition is held in the afternoon of January 24. Painting exhibition, carnival and amateur singing competitions are likewise held.
Contact : Municipal Planning and Development Office, Tanay, Rizal
Telephone No. : (02) 654-1002
CANDLE FESTIVAL
Date : January 31 to February 2
Venue : Candelaria, Quezon
Description
A three-day celebration from January 31 to February 2, to reflect the devotion of the people of Candelaria in “Nuestra Senora de Candelaria” likewise known as the Candlemas Virgin. It shows insights on the magnificence of the culture and tradition in the locality. The candle float parade and street dancing competition are among the major activities of the festival.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Candelaria, Quezon
Telephone No. : (042) 585-4390 / 585-4277
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