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FESTIVALS IN CAMARINES SUR

 

Of all the many amazing places that can be found in the Philippines, the province of Camarines Sur is one of the fastest-rising tourist centers in the country, with many local attractions that draw in visitors from near and far, and also with colorful festivals that embody the unique and vibrant culture that the Bicolanos have possessed throughout the ages.  Read More:  https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/Karanowan-Fish-tival

 

Kaogma Festival

 

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The temperature is rising at Camarines Sur for Kaogma Festival 2017: Happiness Overload!Brace yourselves because your summer is just about to start with 9 days celebration of arts, culture, history and people! This year, Camarines Sur marks its 438th Foundation Day, and it only gets better by the year!

Kaogma Festival is more popularly known as “Kaogma Mardi Gras: The World’s Hottest Festival,” living to its theme of staging a series of colorful activities. Home to the spiciest foods on the planet, the thought of Camsur would send anyone the imagery of chili peppers and coconut milk! The abundance of spices in the region makes everything extra special from the tables of the uragons up to the festivities it holds.

An array of its events takes place from a battle of the vocals to an extreme sports action, up to a regal beauty pageant; the only requirement to joining the fun is to have your adrenaline as high as anyone else.  Read More:  http://greedypeg.org/camarines-sur/Kaogma-Festival.html

 

Harana Festival

 

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The festival features local talents and young artists in its efforts to promote cultural awareness, tourism development and youth empowerment in the District of Partido.  Highlighted by the Bicol Love Song Cultural Competition, other activities are also lined up to drumbeat the affair.

Contact:
Office of the Mayor
San Jose, Camarines Sur
Tel. No. (054) 454-2314

Read More:  http://www.tourism.gov.ph/sitepages/FestivitiesList.aspx?festivityCode=915&monthCode=05

 

Karanowan Festival

 

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This fish-tival was derived from a local dialect “Ranow” meaning lake, spawned of giving significance to the beautiful Lake Bato, which is teemed with numerous species of fishes such as the well-known “tabios”, tilapia nilotica, carp, eel and many others.  Read More:  http://bicolregion.islandsphilippines.com/camarinessur/camsur_festivals.php

 

Baybayon Festival

 

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An annual activity held along the shore of Sto. Niño, Sagñay, Camarines Sur every April 15-17, the highlight of which include Bikini Watch, Beach Disco & Ballroom Danciug, Beer Plaza & Concert of the Bands, Beach Sports competition, Float Parade, Street Dancing Competition, among others.

Contact:
Sagñay, Camarines Sur
Tel. No. (054) 452-3530

Read More:  http://www.tourism.gov.ph/sitepages/FestivitiesList.aspx?festivityCode=863&monthCode=04

 

Kadahoman Festival

 

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Kadahoman came from the Bicolano term “dahom” meaning attractive or decent. This was first organized in 2005 to showcase the undiscovered town of Lagonoy and to boost its tourism and business potentials. The event will feature a myriad of activities such as trade, crafts and agricultural fairs. Home-grown merchandises made from native materials will be highlighted such as the nipa or “karagumoy’’ and “tiger-grass”. The materials needed in order to make a soft-broom. It has been noted that Lagonoy is the principal of “tigergrass” to the makers of the “walis tambo ” of Northern Luzon and other parts of Central Luzon. Date Range: Apr 1 to May 1.  Read More:  http://philippinestravelsite.com/april-festivals-philippines/

 

Buswak Tumatarok Festival

 

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Minalabac is a town in Camarines Sur, the Bikol’s premier province, with a rich cultural and historical significance.

Historically, the town is one of the oldest pueblos in Camarines. It is blessed with the presence of Bikol River that has served as an important transport system for people and their farm products.

Latest archaeological findings reveal that Minalabac is one of the early settlements where trade and commerce flourished during the pre-Hispanic period. Then there is the annual Tumatarok Festival, a colorful event held every May 11, (which is today).

This festival is a celebration of bountiful harvest the land has given to its people through the intercession of their Catholic patron saints, Apostles James and Philip.  Read More:  http://astrodeus.blogspot.com/2009/05/minalabac-town-fiesta-tumatarok.html

 

May Ilaoud Festival

 

 

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May Ilaoud is a April 27 – May 1 summer festival in Milaor, Camarines Sur  to commemorate the Foundation Anniversary and Feast Day of St. Joseph the Worker.  Various colorful activities are featured to boost local tourism.

Contact:
Office of the Mayor
Milaor, Cam. Sur
T# (054) 473-9302/Fax: 473-5429

Read More:  http://www.tourism.gov.ph/sitepages/FestivitiesList.aspx?festivityCode=866&monthCode=04

 

Boa-Boahan Festival

 

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Boa-Boahan is a colorful cultural festival held every 2nd of May at Nabua, Camarines Sur. This festival is of pagan origin for fertility and thanksgiving. The dialect alinsangan is a word that describes the characteristics of the early settlers of Nabua.

Introduced in 1975 to re-enact a legend of how the town’s early settlers survived the big flood that swept their area before the coming of the Spaniards. A big celebration is held in thanksgiving to recount the Nabua Chieftain do rituals feeding only on young coconuts. The coconut embryos is said to make the town folks fertile.  Read More:  http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php/Boa-Boahan_Festival

 

Balik Caramoan Festival

 

 

A week-long May 1 – May 8 celebration in Caramoan, Camarines Sur coinciding with town’s fiesta, to showcase the wealth of wonders (WOW) of Caramoan Peninsula. Various exciting activities are lined-up to welcome the returning Caramoanons who now resides-in varioius parts of the globe. It aims to forge greater unity and cooperation and encourage Balikbayans for possible tourism and trade-related investments.  Read More:  http://www.localphilippines.com/events/balik-caramoan

 

Santacruzan

 

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A May celebration, Santa Cruzan in Camarines Sur is noted for its resplendent procession which is usually observed during nighttime. Beautiful and young Reynas in their glittered gowns parade around the town reminding the locals of the travails encountered by St. Elena in her search for the Holy Cross thousands of centuries ago. This one noted tradition has its beginnings rooted down from the Spanish regime. In the modern day celebration of Santa Cruzan, a nine-day novena is celebrated in honor of the Sta. Cruz (Holy Cross) enliven with Dotok and Lagaylay by neighborhoods. Beautiful and decorative altars which are made out of banana stalk carved with designs can be seen in every “istasyon” which is put up during the colorful celebration of the Santa Cruzan.  Read More:  http://www.localphilippines.com/events/santacruzan-festival

 

Regatta

 

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A week-long festivity in Gainza held every August 7 in Gainza, Camarines Sue, is aimed to preserve its culture and tradition and to promote the area as a tourist destination. Highlight is the boat race.  Read More:  http://www.localphilippines.com/events/regatta-festival

 

Pasa-Pasa Festival

 Photo from:  http://philippinestravelsite.com/august-festivals-philippines/

 

The Pasa-Pasa festival held in Pasacao, Camarines Sur every August 25-30 showcases the town’s rich cultural heritage forever reminding its people of the significant contribution to the socio-economic development of the province of Camarines Sur and the region, in general.

Contact:
Office of the Mayor
Pasacao, Camarines Sur

Read More: http://www.tourism.gov.ph/sitepages/FestivitiesList.aspx?festivityCode=1045&monthCode=08

 

Tinagba Festival

 

Photo from:  https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/Tinagba-Festival-Celebrating-the-Abundant-Harvest

 

Tinagba Festival is a yearly celebration in Iriga City, Camarines Sur during the month of February. In this festival, the locals bring out their best bullcarts which are managed by men and women in traditional colorful regalia. There is a parade in carabao-drawn carts or motored floats packed with the best of the province’s products. It’s very colorful and made more amazing with marching bands producing lively sounds.  Read More:  http://test.seventyonemag.com/events/tinagba-festival/

 

Penafrancia Festival

 

Photo from:   https://greedypeg.org/camarines-sur/Penafrancia-Festival.html

 

Peñafrancia Festival is considered as the grandest Marian Celebration in the Philippines. Marian devotees and Bicolanos from different parts of the world unite in faith to manifest their great devotion to the beloved “Ina” and patroness of Bicol – the Our Lady of Peñafrancia.

Celebrated every September in honor of Divino Rostro and Our Lady of Peñafrancia, thousands of devotees flock to Naga City, Camarines Sur to join the festivities.

One of the highlights of the festival is the “Traslacion” where the miraculous image of the Our Lady of Peñafrancia and the Divino Rostro is transferred to Naga City Metropolitan Cathedral where the novena and holy masses are held.  Read More:  http://www.choosephilippines.com/do/festivals/440/penafrancia-festival

 

Bula Bamboo Festival

 

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Bula is famous for the rich supply and abundance of bamboo, known as one of the fastest-growing plants in the world – thus the creation of Bamboo festival here. Its economic significance was evident in the line of bamboo furniture makers along the Maharlika highway.  Read More:  http://jhonacharizeantioquia.blogspot.com/

 

Bicol Pastores Festival

 

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The nativity or birth of Jesus Christ is reenacted during Christmas time in many rural areas in the Philippines, which usually involves dancing and singing. 

It goes by different names in various provinces, but is practiced more widely in the Bicol region as Pastores as an annual music festival.

One of the country’s century-old Christmas tradition, Pastores Bikol depicts the shepherds’ jubilation on the birth of the Christ Child.  Read More:  http://mambulaoansworldwidebuzz.blogspot.com/2012/12/bicol-relives-christmas-folk-tradition.html

 

Kamundagan Festival

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Kamundangan is a month-long activity during the month of December in celebration of the Advent season.   Belen contests, trade fairs, regatta, carabao race, Miss Naga City Beauty Pageant and tricycle race are some of the activities featured during the festival.

 

Sinarapan Festival

 

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The Sinarapan fish is scientifically known as Mistichthys luzonensis.  This species is found only in Lakes Bato and Buhi and other bodies of water in Camarines Sur province, part of the Philippines’ Bicol region. It is believed to be the world’s smallest commercially harvested fish (though not the smallest fish known). The fish has an average length of 12.5 millimeters. Males are smaller than females. Sinarapan were first studied in 1859, but were mistakenly thought to be immature specimens of Gobius dispar. They received no further outside attention until United States Army scientists described them as a new species in 1902. Read More:  https://www.fondazioneslowfood.com/en/ark-of-taste-slow-food/sinarapan-2/

 

Kinalas Festival

 

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Naga celebrates Kinalas Festival during its yearly anniversary of Chartership or Cityhood. It honors the most famous local delicacies, the Kinalas, and Siling Labuyo, with it having a food contest. Also known as Charter Day Festival, different organizations and schools, compete in Sports and Academics, as sponsored by the local government.  Read More:  https://alchetron.com/Naga,-Camarines-Sur

 

Naga City Charter Day

 

Photo from:  https://www.nagacitydeck.com/2013/06/65th-naga-city-charter-anniversary.html

 

Voyadores Festival

 

Photo from:  http://www.bicolstandard.com/2016/09/photos-voyadores-festival-2016.html

 

Voyadores Festival is a street dance reenactment on the transfer of the image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia from the Basilica to the Metropolitan Cathedral. Named after the male devotees (voyadores) who accompany and carry the Virgin’s image in a procession called Translacion for a novena at the Metropolitan Cathedral.  Read More:  https://jacelmaecortado.wordpress.com/2018/11/08/culture-and-people/

 

Cimarrones Festival

 

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Pintakasi Festival

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Camarines Sur – Rice Granary of the South

Where is Camarines Sur and How to Get There

Tourist Attractions in Camarines Sur

Watch The Exciting Festivals in Camarines Sur

How to Have Fun in Camarines Sur

Camarines Sur Photo Gallery

Camarines Sur Video Collection

 

 

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