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MAJIGANGGA FESTIVALSanta Ana, Pampanga Every around December 28, the town of Sta. Ana, Pampanga holds the Majigangga Festival where majiganggas, or giants said to represent the evil warded off during Christmas, are made and paraded around town. You may want to read: Duman Festival Balacat Festival
Duman Festival (Santa Rita, Pampanga) The town of Santa Rita celebrates the harvest of its precious Duman every December with its Duman Festival where one can sample Duman delicacies and Kapampangan cooking. Its highlight includes the zarzuela or the Kapampangan musical play performed by the Kapampangan theater group Arti Sta. Rita who spearheaded the festival. … Read more
One of the most significant cultural festivals of Pampanga is the Sinukwan Festival which honors the ancient Kapampángan god Áring Sinukuán. It is celebrated every early December and aims to showcase the Kapampángan spirit. Its highlight is the street dance parade which features colorful costumes and elaborate headdresses. You may want to read: Majigangga Festival … Read more
Kaamulan Festival is an ethnic cultural festival held annually in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon in the Philippines. It is said one of the authentic ethnic festivals in the Philippines. You may want to read: Padaraw Festival Sinukwan Festival
Antique is host to the Binirayan Festival, a month-long festival that starts in early December. It commemorates the arrival of Bornean Datus and honors the Malay roots of the Antique locals. The term binirayan literally translates to “where they sailed to,” referring to where the Bornean Datus sailed upon arriving at Panay island. It commemorates … Read more