Exciting Festivals in Zamboanga del Norte

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FESTIVALS IN ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE

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Philippines festivals are rooted in Christianity, dating back to the Spanish colonial period when the many communities (such as barrios and towns) of the predominantly Catholic Philippines almost always had a patron saint assigned to each of them. Dipolog City at Zamboanga del Norte is no exception giving the best Philippine festival experience. Any of these festivals can give one the best festive experience with all the street dancing, singing, and showcase of local goods, and ingenuity. Read More: http://filipinohomes.com/blog/must-experience-festivals-dipolog-city/

City Charter Day

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Dapitan remained a part of the Zamboanga until 1952 when it was divided into two provinces: Zamboangas del Norteand del Sur.

Dapitan became a chartered city on June 22,1963 by virtue of R.A. 3811 signed by President Diosdado Macapagal. Formally organized on November 12, 1963, Dapitan became the first chartered city in Zamboanga del Norte. Officially called the Shrine City of the Philippines, Dapitan City holds a special place in history as it once sheltered national hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal while on exile July 17, 1892 to July 31, 1896. Read More: http://www.visitmyphilippines.com/index.php?title=DapitanCity&func=all&pid=1767&tbl=0

Sinulog sa Dipolog Festival

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Dipolog City-The annual Sinulog Festival Celebration in Dipolog City featuring this year’s theme “Senior Sto. Niño Hiusaha Kami, Pit Señor.” (Señor Sto. Niño unite us, Pit Señor.) made the heart of the Dipolognons beats hard and wild with passion to the Lord Jesus as they celebrate his feast day.

The activity was organized by the Catholic Church with a strong support from the City Government of Dipolog and the Provincial Government of Zamboanga del Norte.

The feast day of Señor St. Niño, the Infant Jesus was started with a fluvial parade from Fisherman’s Village to the Dipolog Airport and back to Punta Corro.

A solemn Eucharistic Mass took place at Sta. Cruz, a holy cross, at around 8:00 a.m. that was participated by most public officials and believers of the Christian Church. Read More: http://dipologcity.com/Attractionssinulog2001.htm

Kinabayo Festival

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Kinabayo Festival which is celebrated every July 25 in Dapitan City Zamboanga del Norte Philippines celebrate a mysterious and colorful pageant re-enacting the Spanish-Moorish wars, mainly the Battle of Covadonga where the Spanish forces under General Pelagio took their last stand against Saracan. They were able to overturn the tide through the miraculous spirit of St. James. The addition of local color and modernism has made this annual celebration a popular attraction which brings thousands of tourists to the Dapitan City. Read More: http://www.dapitancity.gov.ph/index.php/tourism/slider-news/item/1-kinabayo-festival

Feast of St. Vincent Ferrer

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The feast is a religious event aimed to honor Saint Vincent Ferrer. The feast is held in various areas in the country. In Dipolog City the feast is celebrated with concerts, beauty pageants, and a motocross. Read More: http://www.localphilippines.com/events/feast-in-the-honor-of-saint-vincent-ferrer

Feast of the Holy Rosary

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The first celebration of the Fiesta of the Most Holy Rosary in Chicagoland was held in October 5, 2003. Since then it was customary that each weekly novena-mass be hosted by different Zanortean in Illinois.

The fiesta celebration is also a fund raiser in which the Diocese of Dipolog has a project in mind. One of them is the Diocesan Retreat House in Avenda Height, Municipality of Mutia, Zamboanga del Norte. Since its inception the fiesta celebration together with the twin fiesta celebration of Saint Vincent Ferrer in May have collected a total of almost $40,000 towards the construction of the retreat center. Read More: http://dipolognon.com/dipolognonnet/dipologcityfiesta2007insert.htm

El Toro Festival

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The week-long celebration commemorating the 60th Founding Anniversary of the municipality of Polanco was formally opened on December 1 despite light rain.

The opening program was kick-off with a grand and colorful costume parade participated by the different contingents such as the LGU officials and employees, national agencies employees, teaching staff from the DepEd Polanco I & II, Polanco National High School and her annexes, barangay officials including sectoral groups, non-government organizations and other peoples organizations.

Showcased as added attraction during the parade were the thirty El Toro Floats. Read More: http://polancolgu.blogspot.com/2011/12/polancos-el-toro-festival-opens-despite.html

Katkat Sakripisyo

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Katkat Sakripisyo is held in Dipolog City every March 24-March 25.

Katkat Sakripisyo is a mountain-climbing activity conducted in observation of the Holy Week. It is a venue where Catholics pay penance for their sins. The event is held in Linabo Peak.

A similar event conducted within the same month is Katkat sa Dipolog, a trekking event participated by nature enthusiasts. Read More: http://www.localphilippines.com/events/katkat-sakripisyo

P’gsalabuk / Pagsalabuk Festival

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P’gsalabuk is a Subano term that means “togetherness”. In the festival, the City Government of Dipolog aims to showcase the myriad interplay of culture: Muslim, Lumad and the varied and diverse culture of the settlers from all over the Philippines as well as the Spanish, Chinese, American and other Asian culture that have been so meticulously woven and shaped into what is known as the unique Mindanao Tri-people Culture.

The festival will feature street dancing in the main avenue of Dipolog City. This will then culminate in a cultural presentation depicting dances involving the different types if people in Mindanao. The concept is “Unity in diversity among the tri-people” because as the objectives state, it aims to promote peace and harmony among the three people who call Mindanao their home. Literally translated the festival’s title means: “togetherness among three people with diverse culture.” Read More: https://mydipolog.wordpress.com/2012/06/07/pgsalabuk-festival/

Hudyaka Festival

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The drums beat, the sun flared, the crowd gathered and the dancers marched forward with their fancy, shiny festival dresses glinting in the hot afternoon light of Dipolog City. Zamboanga del Norte’s Hudyaka Festival commenced!

Hudyaka which means revelry in Bisaya is an annual festival that is attended by contingents from the whole Zamboanga del Norte province. The festival celebrates the founding of the province and the cities and municipalities of Zamboanga del Norte usually send in contingents to compete.

With prizes in six figures, there’s no reason for them not to. The festival is now on its 8th year and is hosted in rotation by the towns of Zamboanga del Norte. This year, it’s Dipolog City’s turn to host the Hudyaka Zanorte and we were lucky to be invited to witness the festivities. Read More: https://www.lakadpilipinas.com/2012/11/dipolog-city-hudyaka-zanorte-festival.html

Maniway Prutas Festival

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Dalupapa Festival

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Layag Festival

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Sibutad Kinhason Festival

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The “Kinhason” festival is a replica of the “Hudyaka” (merriment) festival, which is held yearly during the “Linggo ng Zamboanga del Norte” celebration by the provincial government.

The visitors, who came to witness the festival, were impressed to see a variety of seashells on display at the booths set up by the participating barangays. The celebration aims to boost the tourism industry in this part of the country.

Aside from seashells and other marine products that abound in this town, Sibutad also boasts of her Piñahon Island, one of the tourist destinations in the municipality. Read More: http://archives.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&sec=reader&rp=4&fi=p090914.htm&no=36&date=

Dahunog sa Dipolog

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Another festival of Dipolog, Dahunog sa Dipolog is an assemblage of interschool competitions. During this festival, a parade band competition and the Miss Teen Tourism Dipolog pageant are the highlighted events. Read More: http://filipinohomes.com/blog/must-experience-festivals-dipolog-city/