HALAD FESTIVAL

Photo from: https://www.mindanews.com/photo-of-the-day/2015/01/midsayaps-halad-festival/

 

The Halad Festival, celebrated in honor of the town’s patron saint Sr. Sto. Niño, is highlighted by the colorful street dancing and parade competition. It can be likened to Sinulog festival in Cebu and Ati-Atihan in Iloilo.

Groups from various towns in Cotabato Province as well as from Cotabato City and neighboring towns of Maguindanao Province troop annually to Midsayap to participate in the contest and try their luck to win the top prize.

As in previous years, the people of Midsayap prepares for the grand celebration of the town fiesta popularly known as Halad sa Sto. Niño Festival which is held every third Sunday of January. Read More: http://bayanihan.org/2011/01/12/halad-sa-sto-nino-festival-to-highlight-patronal-fiesta-of-north-cotabato-town/

 

Photo from:  http://www.ndbcnews.com.ph/news/local-college-rules-midsayap%E2%80%99s-halad-festival-street-dancing

 

 

 

Photo from: https://www.revolvy.com/page/HALAD-2017-STREET-PARADE-MUSIC?stype=videos&cmd=list&sml=4QQJzBX3iBQ

Annually, the townsfolk of Midsayap prepares for its colorful street dancing and parade competition popularly known as the “Halad sa Sto. Niño Festival” as part of its grand fiesta celebration, which is held every third Sunday of January. The Halad Festival is celebrated in honor of the town’s patron saint Señor Sto. Niño.

Groups from various towns in Cotabato Province as well as neighboring towns of the Maguindanao Province troop annually to Midsayap to participate in the much celebrated contest, which is recognized by the Department of Tourism as a major festival.  Read More:  https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Midsayap,_Cotabato

 

Other Photos

 

Photo from:   https://www.mindanews.com/photo-of-the-day/2012/01/midsayap-halad-festival/

 

Photo from:  https://www.mindanews.com/photo-of-the-day/2017/01/halad-festival/

 

Photo from: https://www.mindanews.com/photo-of-the-day/2013/01/halad-festival-2013/

 

Photo from:  http://bacongco.com/tag/midsayap/

 

Photo from: https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Midsayap,_Cotabato

 

Photo from:  https://www.pinterest.com/pin/209980401356071923/?lp=true

 

Photo from: http://leahlamirez.blogspot.com/2013/07/halad-festival-all-you-ever-wanted-pit.html

 

Photo from:  https://www.soxph.com/2014/02/halad.html

 

Photo from: http://morefunmidsayap.blogspot.com/2012/09/schools-in-midsayap.html

 

Photo from: https://traveleronfoot.wordpress.com/tag/halad-festival/

 

Photo from: http://laruylaruysinta.blogspot.com/2011/02/midsayap-halad-festival-2011.html

 

Photo from: https://www.soxph.com/2014/02/liad.html

 

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

North Cotabato is Under the SOCCSKSARGEN Region

Where is North Cotabato and How to Get There

Come, Visit and Discover North Cotabato

Popular Tourist Spots in North Cotabato

Colorful Festivals in North Cotabato

How to Have Fun in North Cotabato

North Cotabato Photo Gallery

North Cotabato Video Collection

 

 

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