Fluvial Procession at the Calumpit Libad Festival in Bulacan

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LIBAD FESTIVAL

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Libad Festival is a fluvial procession of well-decorated pagodas is held on the river every 23 June right before the annual town fiesta in honor of St. John the Baptist. Townfolks gaily sing, dance and frenzily douse water to “baptize” passers-by – prepare to get wet. – Read More: wikipedia.org

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In celebration of the annual fiesta honoring St. John the Baptist, the town of Calumpit, Bulacan holds a fluvial parade along the beautiful Calumpit River every June 23, to the delight of the locals and visitors. Numerous beautifully decorated pagodas from each barangay participate in this fluvial parade that is already a tradition to Bulaceños. The locals sing, dance and douse water to “baptize” passers-by. Be prepared to get wet, sing your heart out, dance to your delight and expect to have fun once you join the Libad Festival in Calumpit, Bulacan! – Read More: choosephils.com

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Prepare to get soaked as the annual festival celebrates the Feast of St John the Baptist by dousing water on passersby — aka “baptizing” the patrons. A procession on the river is held every month of June with beautifully decorated pagodas, or barges, carrying the parishioners and devotees of the saint.

Enjoy the fiesta with townsfolk from every village of Calumpit as they sing, dance and get wet. They get to party in the streets at night too! Bring yourself and extra clothes, and the locals will gladly have you onboard their barge for free! Read More: https://explore.traveloka.com/bulacan/things-to-do