APO IRAYA FESTIVAL

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Apo Iraya Festival is held every October 23-24 in Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro. The event demonstrates the traditions and other ways of life of the Iraya Mangyans. It conveys a story of worship and belief in a supernatural being, the Apo Iraya. Apo Iraya guides the Iraya Mangyans in their day to day activities such as birth, marriage, sickness, death, farming and fishing. Read More: https://allevents.in/occidental%20mindoro/apo-iraya-festival/173678089860199

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Apo Iraya Festival is celebrated every 24th of October.

The culture and traditions of the indigenous group Iraya Mangyan take center stage in the town of Abra de Ilog in Occidental Mindoro province. A supernatural being named Apo Iraya, who is believed to be guiding the Iraya Mangyans in their daily activities, is highlighted in the event. Read more: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/939700/this-weeks-festivals-oct-22-28-2017#ixzz6BZnlBtRB

6th among the annual fiestas and event of the Occidental Mindoro is the Apo Iraya Festival. It is a religious event that exhibits Iraya Mangyans’ traditions, culture, beliefs and other ways of life. The main goal is to raise awareness about Mangyan’s centuries-old folkways and encouraging respect and support from non-Mangyans; private and non-private sector.

Apo Iraya is a supernatural being that guides them in their daily activities since they were born such as health, death, marriage and livelihood.

It is celebrated on October 23 in Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro. It is a religious event that exhibits Iraya Mangyans’ traditions, culture, beliefs and other ways of life. Read More: https://philippinestravelsite.com/october-festivals-philippines/