Exciting Festivals in Zamboanga del Norte Part 3

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FESTIVALS IN

ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE

(ZaNorte)

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 streetdancing, singing, and showcase of local goods, and ingenuity. Read More: http://filipinohomes.com/blog/must-experience-festivals-dipolog-city/

Feast of the Holy Rosary

Photo from: http://dipologcity.gov.ph/tourism/events

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

Photo from: http://polancolgu.blogspot.com/2011/12/polancos-el-toro-festival-opens-despite.html

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

Photo from: http://dipologcity.com/katkat2005.htm

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