Exciting Festivals in Zamboanga del Norte Part 5

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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/

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/