Festivals


Apo Island Fiesta
4 - 5 April | Apo Island

Fiesta here on Apo Island is a very special time, for it is much awaited by the locals here. In the weeks preceding the big day, relatives start to arrive home from all around the Philippines to celebrate the festival. The families return home, the men love to go fishing reconnecting with their roots, while their wife’s help out with house hold preparations. April 4 is the Despratas, the festival's eve of the Fiesta of San Vicente Ferror the saint of fishermen.

Each of the Purok’s presents a boat decked out in homemade lively Fiesta motifs, the regatta of pump boats is then taken around the island, much to the delight of the people.

The evening of the festival is a time for party. One of the many traveling discos is shipped over from Negros, stores are set up around the basket ball court and a entrance fee is charged to enter the disco area, the proceeds going to one of the needed projects on the island. Also, they have beauty pageant and dancing activities.

 

 

Kinaiyahan Festival
10 September | Dauin, Negros Oriental

Kinaiyahan Festival is held in the small jubillant town of Dauin during the town's fiesta every 10th day of September. The town of Dauin is known for its world class coral reefs and beautiful beaches. The festival is a way of thanking God by the people for the gifts and blessings of Mother Nature.

Celebrating the bounties of nature and underscoring Dauin’s campaign to conserve its natural resources and attractions. Many years back, the town's people has abused Mother Nature by not taking good care of their environment. There was devastation in the land bringing grief to the inhabitants. The people mended their ways and with their faith in God stability returned to the land. The celebration of nature is depicted in the theme of the festival.

Other activities that accompany the festival are cockfighting (sabong), disco dancing at the town plaza, beauty pageant, streetdancing and showdown, and of course "tuba" (coconut wine) drinking which adds mirth and spirit to the festival and enhances the dignity of the "mangangabis" whose livelihood is "tuba" gathering.

The photo shows the town's people acting as a "mangangabis" or "tuba" gatherers during the streetdancing.

 

 

Festivals of Negros Oriental
(In alphabetical order)

Ayuquitan Festival
A colorful festival of San Jose, Negros Oriental.

Budyas Festival
A traditional ritual on the waterfront of the town of Amlan, Negros Oriental.

Buglasan Festival
The "so-called" festival of all festivals of the province of Negros Oriental.

Christmas in Mabinay
The joyous holiday season ushers in a wide array of locally made Christmas trees at the town square.

Dalupapa Festival
The festival of squids celebrated in the town of Ayungon, Negros Oriental.

Festivals of Negros Oriental
A project done by the Sophomore Year High School students of Garcia-section, Negros Oriental High School, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines

Hambabalud Festival
This festival portrays a local folklore of the town of Jimalalud, Negros Oriental.

Kapaw Festival
A festival showcasing the richness and resources of a developing town

Kasulad Festival
A festival of the town of Pamplona, Negros Oriental showcasing the local tools used for harvesting the locally made by coconut wine also known as "tuba" and other crops ingredients.

Kinaiyahan Festival
A festival of the town of Dauin, Negros Oriental honoring the goodness of Mother Nature.

Libod Sayaw Festival
A festival of the town of Bindoy, Negros Oriental with the streetdancing theme in honor of the patron saint of the town.

Sandurot Festival
The Dumaguete's festival which means to welcome and encourage all people to feel at home and live with them in peace and harmony.

Saulog De Tanjay Festival
This festival features the unique battle re-enactment between the Moros and the Christian people.

Sipong Festival
The festival of thanksgiving and merrymaking of Bais City, Negros Oriental.

Tawo-Tawo Festival
The festival of Bayawan City, Negros Oriental that centers on the scarecrow as its theme.

Yag Yag Festival
A festival depicting the gathering of crabs in Cangmating, a small barangay of the town of Sibulan, Oriental Negros.

 

 

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