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FESTIVALS IN CAMARINES NORTE

Rahugan Festival

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Rahugan festival celebrates the most humble of character traits among Basudeños: the love of family, sense of belonging, peaceful and cooperative life, and community spirit. This week-long festival, therefore, embraces the community in a solid manifestation of solidarity among its people. Highlight activities include: street dancing, mural painting contest, laro ng lahi, agro-tourism expo, beauty search, among others. It is held yearly every October 18-24.

For more information, please call the Office of the Mayor of Basud, Camarines Norte at tel. (054) 443-1017

Bagasbas Summer Surf Festival

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In support to the BAGASBAS SUMMER SURF FESTIVAL organized by Province of Camarines Norte in partnership with the MOJO Slippers and Sandals, MVPB Travel and Tours offers a side trip to Calaguas and Seven Islands of Mercedes on April 12 – 13 – 14, 2012.

All participants and guests of the 5th Bagasbas Summer Surf Festival will have a chance to an island get-away after strenuous beach activities. Promo is limited to forty (40) slots only for Calaguas Ultimate BGeach Camping Activity and twenty (20) slots only for 7 Islands of Mercedes Hopping. Read More: http://www.calaguasislandtour.com/bagasbas-summer-surf-clinic.html