BUYOGAN FESTIVAL
Festivities around the bee(buyog): costumes, choreographies and parades. It ...Read more
DINAGYANG
Read moreThe end of January is placed under the sign of the Child Jesus (Santo Niño). It is celebrated in several cities of the archipelago such as Manila, Dumaguete or Dipolog. Dinagyang is one of the most awaited and frequented of the archipelago. The most awaited event is a dance contest where the tribes present their choreographies, some of them very impressive, wearing traditional costumes, each one more beautiful and extravagant than the other. All this to the sounds of the bands and under the astonished look of the visitors.
FESTIVAL SINULOG
Great procession in honor of Santo Niño that ends in a huge colorful ...Read more
FESTIVAL ATI-ATIHAN
More than 55 tribes are represented during this spectacular festival. Don't ...Read more
FESTIVAL MASSKARA
It's a bit like the local Rio Carnival! Dances, parades, Latin music and ...Read more
PINTADOS-KASADYAAN FESTIVAL
Read moreIt is one of the most anticipated festivals in the city. Its name refers to the tribes of the islands of Leyte and Samar, the Pintados. For the occasion, the different communities gather in Tacloban and present their own culture and folklore. Body paintings and tattoos are mainly highlighted, street dances in incredible costumes also take place and of course a traditional beauty contest so dear to Filipinos!