Exciting Festivals in Zamboanga del Norte Part 4

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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/

P’gsalabuk Festival

Photo from: https://mydipolog.wordpress.com/2012/06/07/pgsalabuk-festival/

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

Photo from: https://www.lakadpilipinas.com/2012/11/dipolog-city-hudyaka-zanorte-festival.html

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