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Festivals are incredible in the Philippines and this is one of the reasons why It’s More Fun to visit
every single island. Often including elaborate costumes, parades and processions, and demonstrating the
integration of historical traditions from the indigenous as well as Spanish and Mexican influences that
characterize modern Philippines.
Kadayawan Festival
Kadayawan Street Dancers
Kadayawan takes place in Davao and is a celebrated during the month of August with various events
including ethnic dance demonstrations and competitions as well as a trade fair and exhibit. It’s a harvest
celebration and is one of the most cheerful festivals in the Philippines.
Pahiyas Festival
Ati-Atihan Festival
Masskara Festival
Incredible costumes and days of celebrations are typical of Masskara festival in Bacolod City. It’s a giant
masquerade party and one of the most fun and most widely known festivals of the Philippines. It’s held in the
third week of October, on or around Oct 19th. The festival features a street dance competition where people
from all walks of life troop to the streets to see colorfully masked dancers gyrating to the rhythm of Latin
musical beats in a display of mastery, gaiety, coordination and stamina.
Panagbenga Festival
Moriones Festival