Saturday, May 13, 2017

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

Mt. Province

1. Lang-ay Festival, Mt. Province, April 7
A week-long agro-industrial trade, tourism and cultural fair with tribal dances and songs in full regalia. Lang-ay is a native term which showcases the living tradition of the people of Mountain province to celebrate festivities, share happiness, foster family solidarity, hospitality and nurture friendship - all with a toast of home brewed wine.

2. Menaliyam Festival, May 27 - 28
A mini Lang-ay Festival that showcases the best of the Balangao, Baliwon, and Barlig tribes reminiscent of their old and living customs and traditions amidst the sound of gongs and chanting of sacred prayers.

3. Begnas
Ethnic offering of thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest where pigs or chickens are butchered for the family or clan members to partake of.
4. Chom-no or Chonno
The grandest and most expensive wedding celebration which usually happens once in four or five years when the number of carabaos butchered reflects the economic status of the family, accompanied by dancing and singing. 

 
Abra

1. Kawayan festival means Bamboo Festival. It is the fiesta celebration of the provincial government of Abra. Abra is located at northern part of the Philippines. Abrenians tagged their fiesta as Kawayan Festival because of abundancy of bamboo’s in their region.

2. “Dapil Festival” is a festival on sugarcane which is one of the Abra’s main agricultural products for the manufacture of a wine called “basi”, vinegar, molasses called “muscovado” and candies. 
Dapil is derived from the word “Dadapilan”, an equipment used in extacting the sugar cane juice.

3. Arya! Abra Festival, is a week-long celebration that coincides with the founding anniversary of the Province of Abra, held yearly from March 6-10.
Arya Abra Festival is a celebration of the province of Abra’s individuality. It is a week-long celebration that showcases various sectors/groups in the province. Each day is offered to a particular group of persons as a way of honoring them for what they have done for the province of Abra. The cultural festival “Arya Abra” has become a traditional yearly festival which is aimed not only for outsiders but also the natives of Abra.
The Arya Abra festivity is a week-long great exercise, not just for attracting tourists but also to enlighten all AbreƱos to take pride in the heritage and rich culture of their province

4. Tingguian Festival features rich and colorful dances, rituals and songs of the Tingguian tribe.


Kalinga 
1.The Ullalim Festival is a tourism and industry promotional event for three days (February 13-16) showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the people and their bountiful natural resources.
A cultural festival showcasing the life and culture of the Kalinga through sports, crafts including indigenous food

2. The Matagoan Festival celebrates the warm and peaceful relationship between and among the different tribes that reside in Tabuk. The festival highlights the indigenous practices, arts, and dances of the different sub-tribes. It is celebrated on the 16th of June every year.
A showcase of the cultural practices of the eight sub-tribes of Tabuk (Biga, Tobog, Dallac, Malbong, Naneng, Gaddang, Guilayon, Colminga). Serves as a culminating activity of Tabuk Day. Events include: Dornat – strenthening of the Bodong ties between two tribes; presentation of cultural songs and dances; and Matagoan Run or a 6-kilometer run from Bulanao up to the municipal hall in the Poblacion.

3. Unoy Festival- This festival is held in thanksgiving to an
 abundant harvest of the Unoy rice and other agricultural products of the people of Tinglayan, a municipality of Kalinga. It also aims to promote Unoy rice as Kalinga’s most sought-after agricultural product.


Apayao 

1. The annual Apayao Day is held in Apayao every February 14th.  It consists of cultural activities presenting pageants and sports.

2. The Say-Am-Talip-Tadoc Festival features their ethnic songs, dances and rituals.

3.The  Pudtol Town Fiesta, Pudtol Last Thurs., Fri., and Sat. of May Agro-Trade Fair Pageant and Sports.

4. Conner is celebrated every 3rd Week of May with cultural presentations, trade fair, pageant and sports activities.

5. Fruit Harvest Festival- Celebrated in September and October in Kirikitan, Conner Apayao.  It is the harvest season of rambutan, lanzones, durian, oranges and pomelo.

6. The Luna Foundation Day is held every  October in Luna, Apayao showcasing agro-trade fair, pageant and sports fest.

7. The Pudtol Foundation Day is celebrated every 2nd Week of December in Pudtol, Apayao showcasing agro-trade fair, pageant and sports fest   


Benguet 

1. The Strawberry Festival is celebrated every February, the Strawberry Festival is another tourist attraction which includes a float parade participated in by various barangays, non-government organizations, people’s organizations, and business establishments 

2. Adivay Festival- The 13 municipalities of Benguet gather together every November/December in the Adivay Festival, the province’s celebration of thanksgiving and unity. Here, the municipalities showcase their wealth in culture, natural resources, agriculture, and trade.
 
  
Abra

1.  Imbayah Festivals- In the highlands, there is afestival that is somehow underrated. , specifically the Imbayah Festival which is celebrated every three years is a grand festivity highlighting the rich and coloful culture of the Ifugao.

2.The annual Tungoh and Hungduan Festival is a a display of indigenous arts and crafts as well agricultural products hosted at the Municipal Grounds. It is a three-day activity celebrated every third week of April. Tungoh refers to the rest period in the traditional agricultural cycle, which is usually after the planting season.
Highlights of the festival includes the annual climb to Mount Napulawan, ethnic parade, ethnic games, agro-industrial exhibits, demonstration of indigenous cultural practices, rituals, songs and dances, and sports competitions.

3. Gotad is an Ifugao term which usually refers to a normal gathering of people and a certain phase of prestige rites where people converge in the village of the family conducting the rites.
The weeklong festivity started with a float contest and a grand cultural parade around the poblacion, or central area, of the capital town of Lagawe.
 


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Festivals in Abra. (2016 November10) http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/2012/01/09/colorful-festivals-in-abra/. 2017 May 14  Retrieved

Festivals and Events.  (2016 November10) http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/2012/12/10/colorful-festivals-and-events-in-kalinga/ . 2017 May 14 Retrieved

 Festivals and Events. http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/2012/11/26/colorful-festivals-in-apayao/. 2017 May 14 Retrieved 

Festivals in Benguet. http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/2012/09/19/colorful-festivals-in-benguet/. 2017 May 14 Retrieved

Colorful Festivals. http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/2012/10/02/colorful-festivals-in-ifugao/. 2017 May 14  Retrieved


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