Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Festivals in Mindanao


There are numerous festivals in Philippines celebrated annually. It's a celebration of giving thanks of bountiful harvest in their living or giving honor to the gods or saints. Listed here are the lists of famous festivals in Mindanao.
  • Zamboanga City: Hermosa Festival or Fiesta Pilar, Zamboangueños gives honor of the miraculous image of Our Lady of Pilar every 12th of October
  • Pagadian City: Pasalamat Festival, celebrated every 3rd of January
  • Cagayan de Oro City: Kagay-an Festival, Kagay-anons gives honor to their patron St. Augustine of Hippo every in 28th of August
  • Bukidon: Kaamulan Festival, the ethnic cultural festival happen from last week of February to 1st week of March
  • Camiguin: Lanzones Festival, a week long celebration of bountiful harvest of the sweet Lanzones fruit every October
  • Iligan City: Diyandi Festival, the feast is done every 29th of September in honor of its Patron Saint Senior San Miguel
  • Koronadal City: Hinugyaw festival, a long week celebration of merry making, food festivals, trade fair and Hinugyaw Street Dancing
  • Midasayap North Cotabato: Halad sa Sto. Niño Festival, gives honor of patron Saint Sr. Sto. Niño every 3rd Sunday of January
  • Davao City: Kadayawan sa Dabaw Festival, derives from "Madayaw" and "Dayaw". It's a long week celebration of productive harvests in their farm
  • Butuan City: Kahimunan Festival, the Sinulog festival alike celebration happen every 3rd Sunday of January in honor of Sr. Sto. Niño
  • Lamitan City, Basilan: Lami-lamihan Festival, celebrated every 29th of June in honor of Saint Peter
  • Surigao City: Bonok Bonok Maradjaw Karadjaw and Pasayan Festival

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