Planning your local travels? For something unique, try experiencing a festival. Need help? TravelBook.ph fans share their favorite Philippine festivals below.
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1. Ati-Atihan Festival
This feast held annually in Kalibo, Aklan, is a celebration in honor of the Sto. Niño. It happens every third Sunday of January and includes a giant street parade full of tribal dancing.
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2. Sinulog Festival
The third Sunday of January is a colorful day for tourists and locals in Cebu City because of the Sinulog Festival, a feast that celebrates the Filipinos' acceptance of Roman Catholicism. All paths are filled with street dancers in colorful attire.
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3. Panagbenga Festival
Flowers are the center of attention at this annual festival held in Baguio City every February. The highlight of the feast is a parade of floats decorated with different flowers. Tourists flock from all over the world just to take part in this big event.
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4. Kadayawan Festival
Kadayawan festival showcases Davao's many attractions and products. Held every third week of August, the celebration also includes street dancing, floral floats, and more.
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5. Masskara Festival
If you want to experience Filipino happiness, join the Masskara Festival in Bacolod City. Held every third weekend of October, the festival is a tribute to the courageous attitude of Negrenses and is characterized by participants wearing different masks.
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(Photo by Constantine Agustin via Flickr Creative Commons)
