Enjoy the Merry Festivals in Lanao del Norte

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FESTIVALS IN LANAO DEL NORTE

The Province of Lanao del Norte is home to a number of festivals to which the people freely practice. Every barangay and municipality regularly commemorates its festival or foundation day for their residents to celebrate the history of their ancestors, the community and their ways of life. A freedom to which the constituents were accustom to for years.

In Lanao del Norte, the culturally diverse inhabitants: Lumads, Muslims and Christians, respect and recognize each other’s differences in beliefs and traditions. Through these virtues it helped propel the progress and development of the province under good governance. Read More: http://lanaodelnorte.gov.ph/2018/07/01/governor-angging-celebrates-kalilang-buntong-sarimanok-festivals/

Alimango Festival

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The Alimango Festival is a colorful and fascinating celebration in the town of Lala in the province of Lanao del Norte.

Lala is the top producer of this species of alimango (crab) in Lanao del Norte. Alongside its display and sale festival is the Alimango Street Dance Contest: a package of native and indigenous costumes, dances, and contest depicting and promoting local cultures and traditions, alimango-inspired motifs of the ati-atihan dances during the parade, a fluvial parade passing through the unspoiled mangroves, and the contest featuring the largest and biggest alimango which is held at the Local Government Center.

Likewise, the festival itself features the array and flurry of songs and dances, kaleidoscope-costumed presentations, and sumptuous native smorgasbord all to cater to the transient visitors’ gastronomic longings. Read More: https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1006349

Kinhason Festival

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The Kinhason Festival of Bacolod, featuring the abundance of fish and various seashells which has been institutionalized as a yearly affair in conjunction with the annual town fiesta in honor of their patron saint Sto. Nino and Local Tourism Month held every 16th of January. Read More: http://www.iligandaily.com/lanao-del-norte-tourist-spots-festivals-and-more/

Hudyaka sa Lubi Festival

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After almost a decade, Hudyaka sa Lubi Festival returned with a more festive celebration of dancing, village contests, and other activities that lured residents and visitors in this town.

It was successfully revived with overwhelming response from the residents of Linamon and nearby towns who witnessed the week-long celebration. What we did was a collective effort from the legislative body, barangay (village) officials and private business sectors while the various departments have done their respective role, responsibility and accountability. Read More: https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/122287

Hugyaw sa Kadagatan Festival

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Kadagatan Festival is a thanksgiving for the blessings and bounty during fish expedition and fish farming of the locals.

In Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte they celebrate it every April 25 .

Its one of the unique festivals in the Philippines as cultural dancers showcase their artistry and balance while performing on board the fabricated bamboo raft called “gakit“. Read More: http://chaxpageloves.blogspot.com/2012/04/hugyaw-sa-kadagatan-kadagatan-festival.html

Kahumayan Festival

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Kahumayan Festival is situated in Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte. The Kapataguenos commends the celebration to pay tribute to the staple which has helped a thousand lives particularly in the Kapatagan Valley. It is likewise a tribute to the agriculturists who are unquestionably the most essential individuals who add to the nation’s national sustenance supply in regards to with rice and different harvests. The Kahumayan Festival is the devour that is praised by Kapataguenos to pay tribute to the staple that has advanced in a large number of lives especially in Kapatagan valley region. Read More: https://www.hellotravel.com/events/kahumayan-festival

Kalilang Festival

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Kalilang Festival of Nunungan – every 30^th of June, the Municipality of Nunungan holds their founding anniversary and the Maranaw Kalilang is the highlight of the event. This is celebrated by 25 barangays as they prepare local delicacies, hang colorful bunting and flags, perform cultural dances and play the kolintang. Read More: https://triptheislands.com/destinations/lanao-del-norte-a-vacation-haven-off-the-beaten-path/

Lechonan Festival

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Lechonan Festival celebrated in Baroy, Lanao del Norte every June 10 is a grand parade of “lechon” – (roasted pig) in the main town plaza decorated with various vegetables, spices, crops , and other edible items from the farm. Read More: http://discreetmagazine.blogspot.com/2014/05/philippine-festivals-fiestas-june-2014.html

Nangkaan Festival

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Nangkaan Festival “Nangkaan” or Jackfruit – Barangay Maigo celebrated this festival to promote their products. Read More: http://laaglaagpilipinas.blogspot.com/2017/

Niyogan Festival

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Niyogan Festival was first celebrated way back in the year 1997 on the 23rd of May through the efforts of the Sangguniang Bayan of Magsaysay by virtue of Resolution no. 36.s. 1997 and honored to be the tourist attraction of the town inviting tourists to witness the lively people of Magsaysay united under one common goal of peace and development.

The performers of the Street Dancing showcase the multiuse of the ‘Niyog’ (Coconut) through their costumes and props. The coconut tree is called the tree of life because it can be a source of numerous products generated from the tree. From its roots up to its leaves it can be a source of food, one can make a shelter from it, can be processed as fuel, can be use as decorations, and even medicines. Read More: http://lanaodelnorte.gov.ph/2018/05/23/magsaysay-celebrates-niyogan-festival-2018/

Sagayan Festival

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Sagayan Festival is a re-enactment of the war the war that ensued between a datu (leader) and his sister’s abductors. It is based on a Maranao dance performed on the Araw ng Lanao del Norte celebration. Read More: https://triptheislands.com/destinations/lanao-del-norte-a-vacation-haven-off-the-beaten-path/

Sagingan Festival

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Sagingan Festival is celebrated every October 16-17 in Tubod, Lanao del Norte (1 hour 30 minutes from Manila to Cagayan de Oro City by air; 4 hours from Cagayan de Oro City to Iligan/Tubod by land).

It is a celebration of thanksgiving and bounty featuring the banana. Read More: http://www.lakbaypilipinas.com/october_december_festivals.html

Sarimanok Festival

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Sarimanok is a legendary bird of the Maranao people. It derives from the words “Sari” means cloth or garments of assorted colours, and “Manok” means chicken. And it is said to be a symbol of good fortune.

In Kolambugan, the Sarimanok Festival is a celebration of peace and unity amongst the Muslim and Christian inhabitants not only in the municipality but also to the entire Province of Lanao del Norte. Read More: http://lanaodelnorte.gov.ph/2018/07/01/governor-angging-celebrates-kalilang-buntong-sarimanok-festivals/

Tulingan Festival

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Tulingan Festival is presented and launched for the fist time on the year 2003 and is regularly celebrated every commemoration of this Municipality’s Foundation Anniversary 4^th of the month of October. Tulingan Festival generally features the role of men in preserving Mother Earth. It encourages residents to rally behind with the local Government Unit in its honest-to-goodness campaign against illegal fishing. Read More: http://lanaodelnorte.gov.ph/tulingan-festival-of-sultan-naga-dimaporo/

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