Colorful and Amazing Festivals in Bohol

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FESTIVALS IN BOHOL

Bohol festivals and feast days are part and parcel of Boholano culture. Boholanos are fun-loving, generous to a fault, and deeply religious. These traits push them to celebrate and put up festivals aside from the yearly honouring of saints in respective towns and barangays of the province.

Bohol festival celebrations are elaborate that includes town and church decorations, street dancing, trade fairs, beauty contests, and more, not to mention the preparation of luscious food even to the extent of entering into debt to be able to entertain visitors. Read More: http://www.bohol-philippines.com/bohol-festivals-and-feast-days.html

Hudyaka sa Panglao

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The Hudyaka Sa Panglao Festival is held annually on 28 August. The festival takes place on the large festival ground of the San Agustin Church of Panglao.

The 10 villages of the municipality of Panglao compete in the dance festival for the best ranks and the annual Victory. It is investing a lot of time and love in the preparation of the festival. The result is fantastic costumes and exciting dances. Read More: http://www.bohol-guide.com/magazine/about-bohol/hudyaka-sa-panglao/

Katigbawan Festival

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The Katigbawan Festival is week-long festival comprising various activities like carabao-racing, hog-catching, agrofair, motorcross and a search for Miss Katigbawan. This affair happens only in June. Read More: http://boholcomputer71.blogspot.com/p/festivals.html

Sandugo Festival

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Sandugo Festival is a month-long celebration held every July in the island of Bohol. This commemorates the “Treaty of Friendship” symbolized by the historic blood compact between Boholano chieftain Datu Sikatuna and Spanish General Miguel López de Legazpi in 1565.

This particular pact is considered the first international treaty of friendship, prompting the Philippine Government to establish the Orders of Sikatuna, a presidential decoration conferred upon diplomats. Read More: http://www.thetummytraveler.ph/2015/08/03/sandugo-festival-2015-bohol/

Agbunan Festival

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Held on June 28th, the Agbunan Festival celebrates the traditions and culture of the Philippines. The festival is a high-energy event with lots of street-dancing and parades as well as booths with traditional foods. The Agbunan Festival is designed to promote tourism and introduce guests to the exciting lifestyle of the Philippine people. The festival also promotes the agriculture and ecological environment of the island of Bohol. Read More: http://www.infobohol.com/7-bohol-popular-events-and-festivals-holiday-celebrations-in-bohol/

Pana-ad sa Loboc

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Pana-ad sa Loboc is held every Holy Thursday & Good Friday. In observance of the Semana Santa or Holy Week, the Lobocanons read the “Pasyon” and do a penitential procession through the way of the cross that culminates at “Cruz Daku,” a huge cross 80 feet in height which is on top of the highest hill of Loboc where one can view the neighboring towns, including Tagbilaran City. Read More: http://myhometownbohol-faye.weebly.com/festivals.html

Pandayan Festival

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The Pandayan Festival is held at Barangay Lonoy, Jagna to celebrate the canonical erection or the parochial anniversary of St. Joseph the Worker Parish. All eight upland barangays of Jagna which is under the parochial jurisdiction of the Parish participates in the activities. Activities include a nine-day novena in honor of the patron saint, a procession of the image of St. Joseph the Worker, Carpentry and Handicrafts Fair, an inter – barangay basketball tournament and last but not least, the street dancing competition. Read More: http://boholcomputer71.blogspot.com/p/festivals.html

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