The majority of fiestas in the Philippines also have their own peryas (trade fairs with temporary amusement parks). The origin of most early fiestas are rooted inChristianity, dating back to the Spanish colonial period when the many communities (such asbarrios and towns) of the predominantly CatholicPhilippines almost always had a patron saintassigned to each of them. Originally encouraged by the Spanish to coincide with Christian holy days, early festival became vital instruments in spreading Christianity throughout the country.
Fiestas in the Philippines can be religious, cultural, or both. Several of these are held to honor the local Roman Catholic patron saint, to commemorate local history and culture, to promote the community's products, or to celebrate a bountiful harvest. They can be marked by Holy Masses, processions, parades, theatrical play and reenactments, religious or cultural rituals, trade fairs, exhibits, concerts, pageants and various games and contests. However, festivals in the country are not limited to Christian origins. Many festivals also focus on Islamic or indigenous concepts. There are more than 42,000 known major and minor festivals in the Philippines, the majority of which are in the barangay (village) level. Due to the thousands of town, city, provincial, national, and village fiestas in the country, the Philippines has traditionally been known as the Capital of the World's Festivities.
TOP 10 FESTIVALS IN SOUTHERN LEYTE
1. Pagkamugna Festival (Maasin City) – Celebrated every 1st of July, the Pagkamugna Festival remebers the founding of the province of Southern Leyte on July 1960. Grand civic parade, agri-aqua and food fair, live concerts, motocross and the prestigious search for Southern Leyte highlight this festivity.
2. Karomata Festival (Buenavista, Pintuyan) – A cultural celebration depicting the role of the farmers and way of life. Other highlights include poster-making, house decoration contest and children’s contests. Its main event is the Karomata Race. It is held during the fiesta of Barangay Buenavista Pintuyan every 3rd to 5th of April
3. Tangka-Tangka Festival (Tangka-an, Padre Burgos) – Celebrated together with the fiesta of Barangay Tangka-an every 26th to 28th of August, It includes fun games, outdoor activities (rapelling and ascending). It culminates a beach jam party at the very popular Tangka-an beach. Tangka means “attempt”. The beach has the best view of Limasawa Island.
4. Manha-on Festival (Macrohon) – A cultural presentation in form of dances and cheers accompanied by drums and beats from improvised bamboo percussion instrument. It depicts how the Municipality of Macrohon (Manha-on) got its name. It is every 2 of September coinciding with the town fiesta
5. (Liloan Festival)-Formerly known as Lilo-Lilo Festival, the annual cultural festival of Southern Leyte was changed to Lilo-Wawa Festival. Liloan is a fourth class municipality of Southern Leyteprovince subdivided politically into 24 barangays. ... The festival has helped in the development of the tourism.
6. MAASIN CITY, Southern Leyte, (Sakay-Sakay Festival) – The annual Sakay-Sakay Festival in Maasin City was successfully held despite on and off rains brought by the low pressure area (LPA), Sunday here. The Sakay-Sakay festival in honor of the Child Jesus drew devotees in the locality to participate in the annual event which was supported by the city government of Maasin and has appropriated funds for the same purpose.
7. Sinulog Festival in Malitbog Southern Leyte- (Jan. 15,)- An annual religious street pageant celebrated as homage to the Holy Child Jesus (Santo Nino), patron of Malitbog. It has grown steadily with devotees from other places flocking to the town. The town’s pride, Tribu Malitbbog, has been consistent winner and crowd drawer in the Sinulog Festival in Cebu City. Understandably so because the people of Malitbog are a cultured lot having been exposed to zarzuales, operas, and other cultural endeavors.
8. Sinabligay Festival in Cabalian So. Leyte- Is in San Juan So. Leyte, “Sinabligay” is means splashing of water is one of the activities in the town fiesta celebration of San Juan, in honoring of their patron Saint John the Baptist. this activity was patterned form the famous “ Sinulof Festival of Cebu City”. The festival aims also to attract foreigners to visit the peaceful town of cabalian and discover its exotic beauty.
9. Sinugdan Festival in Limasawa So. Leyte- The Sinugdan Festival is a historical festival commemorative of the 1st Mass in the Country. Technically, there are no basic steps or basic drumbeat to this festival. The movements are free and inclined to jazz and contemporary dancing. The concept must not veer away from the re-enactment of the 1st Mass of the island.
10. Pabulhon Festival (Maasin)- A Visayan term which means a collective community undertaking, a bayanihan especially during harvest time, is a throwback practice and tradition in times past wherein farmers take turns helping fellow farmers harvest palay and crops the voluntary way, explained Timkang during the PIA Action Center Cable TV program Tuesday simulcast over dysl. Is an annual spectacle in in the City every August for the Charter Day celebration every August 10 and fiesta.
1. Pagkamugna Festival (Maasin City) – Celebrated every 1st of July, the Pagkamugna Festival remebers the founding of the province of Southern Leyte on July 1960. Grand civic parade, agri-aqua and food fair, live concerts, motocross and the prestigious search for Southern Leyte highlight this festivity.
2. Karomata Festival (Buenavista, Pintuyan) – A cultural celebration depicting the role of the farmers and way of life. Other highlights include poster-making, house decoration contest and children’s contests. Its main event is the Karomata Race. It is held during the fiesta of Barangay Buenavista Pintuyan every 3rd to 5th of April
3. Tangka-Tangka Festival (Tangka-an, Padre Burgos) – Celebrated together with the fiesta of Barangay Tangka-an every 26th to 28th of August, It includes fun games, outdoor activities (rapelling and ascending). It culminates a beach jam party at the very popular Tangka-an beach. Tangka means “attempt”. The beach has the best view of Limasawa Island.
4. Manha-on Festival (Macrohon) – A cultural presentation in form of dances and cheers accompanied by drums and beats from improvised bamboo percussion instrument. It depicts how the Municipality of Macrohon (Manha-on) got its name. It is every 2 of September coinciding with the town fiesta
5. (Liloan Festival)-Formerly known as Lilo-Lilo Festival, the annual cultural festival of Southern Leyte was changed to Lilo-Wawa Festival. Liloan is a fourth class municipality of Southern Leyteprovince subdivided politically into 24 barangays. ... The festival has helped in the development of the tourism.
6. MAASIN CITY, Southern Leyte, (Sakay-Sakay Festival) – The annual Sakay-Sakay Festival in Maasin City was successfully held despite on and off rains brought by the low pressure area (LPA), Sunday here. The Sakay-Sakay festival in honor of the Child Jesus drew devotees in the locality to participate in the annual event which was supported by the city government of Maasin and has appropriated funds for the same purpose.
7. Sinulog Festival in Malitbog Southern Leyte- (Jan. 15,)- An annual religious street pageant celebrated as homage to the Holy Child Jesus (Santo Nino), patron of Malitbog. It has grown steadily with devotees from other places flocking to the town. The town’s pride, Tribu Malitbbog, has been consistent winner and crowd drawer in the Sinulog Festival in Cebu City. Understandably so because the people of Malitbog are a cultured lot having been exposed to zarzuales, operas, and other cultural endeavors.
8. Sinabligay Festival in Cabalian So. Leyte- Is in San Juan So. Leyte, “Sinabligay” is means splashing of water is one of the activities in the town fiesta celebration of San Juan, in honoring of their patron Saint John the Baptist. this activity was patterned form the famous “ Sinulof Festival of Cebu City”. The festival aims also to attract foreigners to visit the peaceful town of cabalian and discover its exotic beauty.
9. Sinugdan Festival in Limasawa So. Leyte- The Sinugdan Festival is a historical festival commemorative of the 1st Mass in the Country. Technically, there are no basic steps or basic drumbeat to this festival. The movements are free and inclined to jazz and contemporary dancing. The concept must not veer away from the re-enactment of the 1st Mass of the island.
10. Pabulhon Festival (Maasin)- A Visayan term which means a collective community undertaking, a bayanihan especially during harvest time, is a throwback practice and tradition in times past wherein farmers take turns helping fellow farmers harvest palay and crops the voluntary way, explained Timkang during the PIA Action Center Cable TV program Tuesday simulcast over dysl. Is an annual spectacle in in the City every August for the Charter Day celebration every August 10 and fiesta.
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