Join the Vibrant and Exciting Festivals of Iloilo Part 7

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FESTIVALS IN ILOILO

Iloilo is a province of festivals, widely known in the Philippines and internationally for the Dinagyang Festival. Ilonggos are fond of hosting festivals and fiestas. In testimony if this is that fact that nearly all places in Iloilo hold a big town-wide celebration every year. It could be in the form of a cultural festival, a religious fiesta that honors a patron saint, or the town or city’s founding day. Read More: http://www.exploreiloilo.com/guide/iloilo-festivals-events/

Handuraw Festival

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The Handuraw festival is an annual dramatic cultural presentation in the Municipality of Leon, 2nd District, Province of Iloilo, Philippines that commemorates the transfer of Pueblo del Camando (old site of the municipality) to Sitio Capan (the present site of the municipality). It is a week-long event that includes food festivals, trade fairs and a showcase of local agricultural produce. It is held every first of September. Read More: http://greedypeg.org/iloilo/Handuraw-Festival.html

Kasag Festival

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Kasag Festival truly has something for everyone. The municipality of Banate welcomes its visitors with a weekend of fun and pure pleasure. The celebration is a tasty and entertaining tradition, with music, great food, arts and crafts, and featuring Kasag Cooking Contest. This family fun and feasting event is expected to draw visitors from all across the province and region.

Kasag Festival is a rich tradition in the town and has been held annually for the last five years. The tradition has been built around a family friendly environment that showcases the great seafood that Banate has to offer. Read More: http://mybeautifuliloilo.blogspot.com/2010/12/iloilo-celebrates-5th-kasag-festival-in_11.html

Santacruzan & Flores de Mayo

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Ilonggos love to celebrate festivals and fiestas. During the summer months, May is consider as the merriest and most beautiful month of the year. May signifies colorful festivals and Flores de Mayo. Living in a predominant Catholic society, Ilonggos always celebrates the event as praises to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Along with the colorful event is the religious – historical beauty pageant called “Santacruzan”. Santacruzan is celebrated in many cities in the Philippines. It depicts how Queen Helena, mother of Constantine the great find the Holy Cross. The Holy Cross was found in Jerusalem and brought back to Rome. The end of the journey was acknowledged by having a joyful celebration for thanksgiving.

Santacruzan are being participated by the beautiful town belles. The selection of the stars are based on their embodiment of traditional feminine qualities. The Festivity is a week –long street pageant honoring beautiful Philippine maidens and their escorts walking under the hand – carried bamboo arc decorated with colorful flowers. Read More: http://www.iloilo.net.ph/events/santacruzan-festival-flores-de-mayo/

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