Surigao City

Bonok-Bonok Maradjaw Karadjaw (September 9-10)

A fiesta celebration in honor of the Patron Saint, San Nicolas de Tolentino. A day-long Mardigras marked by street dancing festivities which is the main highlight of the event. Other activities include agro-industrial fair, food festival, sports-fest, exhibits and more

City Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (086) 826-8064

Pasayan (Shrimp) Festival (September 10)

A rare festival of shrimps. A thanksgiving event for the bountiful harvest of seafoods specifically shrimps.

City Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (086) 826-8064

Battle of Surigao Strait (October 25)
Lipata, Surigao City

The greatest naval battle in the Philippine history between the Allied Forces and the Japanese Imperial Army was stayed in Surigao Strait during World War II. The commemoration where the American Troops landed on that significant day in 1944.

City Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (086) 826-8064

Paskuhan (December 1-24)
Luneta Park, Surigao City

Series of activities which include: Light-up a tree, Lanterns/Christmas tree making contest, Lantern parade display of all winning entries of lanterns and Christmas trees and Rondalla
Contest. “Painit sa Pasko” is also held during the Misa de Gallo on the 16th to 24th of December. Mass goers converge at the park to buy and eat Surigaonon delicacies (i.e. sayong-song, suman, bibingka, chocolate, etc.)

City Tourism Officer
Tel. No. (086) 826-8064