RIZAL PROVINCE FOUNDATION DAY
Date : June 11
Venue : no definite venue
Description
A province wide celebration of Rizal’s founding anniversary. Activities are parade, street dancing, trade fair and art exhibit; search for Ms. Rizal, poster making contest, quiz bee, basketball exhibition game and ballroom dancing for senior citizens.
Contact : Provincial Tourism Office, Province of Rizal
Telephone No. : (02) 620-2440 local 4242 and 4241
INDEPENDENCE DAY
Date : June 12
Venue : Kawit, Cavite
Description
Reenactment of the historic Proclamation of the Philippine Independence is done at the mansion of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, the first President of the Philippine Republic.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Kawit, Cavite
Telephone No. : (046) 574-0045 / 484-7507
RIZAL DAY
Date : June 19
Venue : Calamba, Laguna
Description
In memory of the birthday of the Philippine National hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, the townfolks of Calamba offer flowers at the Rizal shrine. A civic parade is organized to feature the life of Dr. Rizal and culminates at the town plaza.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Calamba City
Telephone No. : (049) 545-7887
REGADA WATER FESTIVAL
Date : June 24
Venue : Cavite City
Description
In honor of Nuestra Señora de Porta Vaga, sprinklers are installed at the City’s streets so that revelers get a shower. Regada is derived from the word regar which means water. The affair showcases what is best and unique among Caviteños.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Cavite City
Telephone No. : (046) 431-0462
KANIYOG'N FESTIVAL
Date : June (no definite date)
Venue : Brooke’s Point, Palawan
Description
“Kaniyogan” or coconut plantation abound in this town and has become an important means of sustenance for its people. The festival aims to promote the diverse products derived from the “tree of life”. The celebration also features trade fairs, cultural and contemporary shows, sports activities and a beauty pageant.
Contact : Mr. Danilo Esmerio, Brooke’s Point Municipal Government
Telephone No. : (0920) 559-6871
PISTA NG KALIKASAN
Date : June 19
Venue : Provincewide, Palawan
Description
A massive tree planting activity to help alleviate global warming.
Contact : Provincial Tourism Office, Province of Palawan
Telephone No. : (048) 433-2968
PISTA Y AND KAGUEBAN
Date : 3rd Saturday of June
Venue : Magarwak, Sta. Lourdes, Puerto Princesa City
Description
A festive reforestation done by practically all people from different walks of life with activities such as performance of the environmental artists of Puerto Princesa City through songs and dances.
Contact : Special Events Division, Puerto Princesa City Government
Telephone No. : (048) 434-9310
BARAGATAN SA PALAWAN
Date : 3rd and 4th weeks of June
Venue : Provincial Capitol Grounds Puerto Princesa City
Description
A grand celebration of the founding anniversary of the civil government of Palawan. Highlights are Local Government Unit (LGU) Trade and Food Fair; and colorful parade with participation of the different municipalities and private sectors featuring the ethnic groups residing in the province.
Contact : Provincial Tourism Office, Province of Palawan
Telephone No. : (048) 433-2968
PARADA NG LECHON
Date : June 24
Venue : Balayan, Batangas
Description
A celebration that coincides with the Feast of St. John the Baptist. Lechons coming from the barangays of the town are paraded at the town plaza. After the parade, the town’s people and guests partake in the fete.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Balayan, Batangas
Telephone No. : (043) 921-7950
FEAST OF SAN ANTONIO DE PADUA
Date : June 24
Venue : Pila, Laguna
Description
The townsfolk of Pila celebrate the feast of San Antonio de Padua through a procession, merry making and festive dining in most of the beautiful ancestral homes. The San Antonio de Padua Parish Church and the town plaza are the focal points of the activities.
Contact : Office of the Mayor, Pila, Laguna
Telephone No. : (049) 559-0785
SAB'UAYAN FESTIVAL / FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
Date : June 24
Venue : Pola, Oriental Mindoro
Description
Legend says that a long time ago, a fisherman saw the statue of St. John the Baptist which became Pola’s patron saint. Sab’uyan Festival takes place every June 24th in honor of St. John the Baptist whose image is taken from the church and carried on procession accompanied by a band and set on a beautifully decorated boat to the sea where it was first found. The Sab’uyan begins. People in the boat throw seawater to one another chanting “Viva San Juan Bautista”. After the procession at the sea, the image is carried around town. Dancers from various groups follow the image. The Sab’uyan continues. The splashing of water is received with good humor for the people believe that being doused brings good health, luck and happiness. The procession ends at the church plaza.
Description
The idea of the festival revolve around paying tribute to the cows. But instead of showcasing the real cows in their annual parade, the local government decided to depict the cows in their dancing because it is based from the legend where the name of Tiaong came from the mowing of the cow. A street dancing competition among the elementary and high school students is one of the highlights of the event. Students in their colorful costumes dressed like a cow brings delight to the audience.
Contact : Office of the Mayor , Tiaong, Quezon
Telephone No. : (042) 545-7001 / 652-7253
BINIRAY FESTIVAL
Date : June 29
Venue : Bulalacao,Oriental Mindoro
Description
The festival is being held to honor the town’s patron saints Peter and Paul, a way of thanksgiving for the blessings from the sea. The celebration starts in the early hours of the morning, with a flotilla of intricately decorated boats that encircles Bulalacao Bay and met by the townsfolk at it lands on the shore.
Marching continues on the streets with icons of the two saints greeted by the devotees in religious manner. A procession is done later at twilight and ends at the church ground. The traditional putong (crowning) of the patrons complete the final rituals amidst songs and dances by adults and children alike.
A street dancing is also staged during the day participated mostly by students in indigenous costumes.
Contact : Provincial Tourism Office, Province of Oriental Mindoro
Telephone No. : (043) 286-7046/ 441-0306
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