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FESTIVALS IN BILIRAN

 

Biliran is the best kept secret in Eastern Visayas. The name was derived from “borobiliran” a type of native grass that grew abundantly on the island’s plains. With its charming villages, rich coastline, rugged mountains and majestic waterfalls, what more can an adventurer want in nature. The island attractions raw beauty and the thrill of discovering a new flora and fauna are what appeal to the masses.

Most visitors are drawn to the turquoise waters and scintillating beaches.It is haven for beach lovers who wanted to frolic in the sand and dive deep in the waters. Recently some of our islands have been featured in the national broadcasting television. The availability of diving equipment gave way for the discovery of the rich marine life that can rival even the best of Cebu.

The place is not only for beach lovers. We have a good concentration of waterfalls and hot springs surrounded with rich foliage. Biliran has everything that you can ever want in nature. Read More: http://tourism.biliranisland.com/islandattractions.php

 

Gapnod Festival

 

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Celebrated in Almeria during its character anniversary on every 1st September, the festival is a tribute to the town’s humble beginnings, just like the lowly “gapnod” and its present accomplishments.   Read More: http://www.biliranisland.com/festivals/biliran-festivals/

 

Hudyaka Festival

 

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One of the highlights of Biliran Provincehood Anniversary on every 11th of May, the festival is a celebration of the Biliranons’ endeavors as one people with “hudyaka” or merriment. It showcases the various festivals of it’s component municipalities.    Read More:  https://www.biliranisland.com/festivals/biliran-festivals/

 

Ibid Festival

 

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Celebrated in Caibiran during its town fiesta every 25th of July, the festival illustrates the playful stance of lizards locally known as “Ibid” which abounds by the river near its earliest settlement , from which the town gets its name. Caibiran means a place where there are many “Ibid”.  From:  http://biliran.gov.ph/ibid/

 

Ginalutan Festival

 

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The Ginalutan Festival was first introduced in 1997 and has developed into a beautiful and memorable competition, participated in by two categories, the elementary and high school. Big prizes offered in the competition have brought willingness and attraction to participate in it. Everyone who have seen the contest have nothing but great appreciation to everyone behind the performances. This is one of the reasons that Maripipians from across the globe would come home during the Annual Fiesta Celebration, aside from the heartwarming reunion with family and friends, combined with a lot of eating, partying and all the other spiritual religious and entertaining community activities. The Hermana Mayors in each year always give their support to the realization of the Festival, and they make it the highlight of the Fiesta Celebration. The development of the Festival is also thanks to the support from the generous people here and abroad.  Read More:  http://www.maripipi.net/the-ginalutan-festival/

 

Bucgay / Buctay Festival

 

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The Bukgay Festival is held every 9th of October.  It is held every year in the town of Cabucgayan, Biliran Island. The festival is to celebrate the harvest of the local Bukgay shell, and the town’s name also derives from the shell.  Read more: http://biliran.ph/thread/230/buktay-festival-cabucgayan-biliran-october#ixzz5tDZVyyCC

 

Subing-Subing Festival

 

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Naval Fiesta

 

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Bagasumbol Festival

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

Explore the Undiscovered Beauty of Biliran

Where is Biliran and How To Get There

“Must-See” Places in Biliran

Colorful Festivals Celebrated in Biliran

Have a Grand Time in Biliran

Biliran Photo Gallery

Biliran Video Collections

 

 

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