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PAMITINAN FESTIVAL
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The “Pamitinan Festival” highlights the founding anniversary of the town of Rodriguez, Rizal formerly known as Montalban. Celebrated from December 17 to 23, the festival culled after the famous Pamitinan Cave or Cave of Bernardo Carpio, which aims to preserve its contribution to the historic quest for independence by the 8 Katipuneros led by Gat Andres Bonifacio. Likewise, a street dancing competition is held to depict the multi-faceted culture of the Montalbeños. Read More: http://philippineentertainmentlinks.blogspot.com/2010/12/pamitinan-festival-of-rodriguez-rizal.html
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Street dancers from the various barangays of Rodriguez town in Rizal interpret the legend of mythical hero Bernardo Carpio as part of the Pamitinan Festival to mark its 109th municipal founding anniversary. According to legend, Carpio is a man with supernatural strength trapped between two great rocks in the mountains of Montalban, preventing them from crashing into each other. The weeklong festivity is named after Pamitinan Mountain, used as a stronghold of the Katipunan revolutionary movement led by Andres Bonifacio, which first declared the country’s independence from Spain in 1895. Read More: http://manilastandard.net/mobile/article/283879
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The Pamitinan Festival was created to honor the discovery of the town of Rodriguez (formerly Montalban), Rizal . Held yearly during from December 17 to 23, this festivity surely brings the Christmas season into new heights as the town showcases their brief history and quest for independence by the 8 Katipuneros and around the time revolution headed by the Philippine hero, Andres Bonifacio. Undoubtedly, the highlight of the event is the street dancing competition that is wholeheartedly participated by the Montalbeños. This event is named after the local tourist spot, Pamitinan Cave or most popularly known as the Cave of Bernardo Carpio. Read More: https://montalbanrizalblog.wordpress.com/2016/01/15/fiestas/
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The Province of Rizal is Under the Calabarzon Region
The Mountainous Province of Rizal
How to Get to the Province of Rizal
Popular Places to Visit in the Province of Rizal
Colorful and Exciting Festivals in the Province of Rizal
How to Enjoy and Have Fun in the Province of Rizal
Province of Rizal Photo Gallery
Province of Rizal Video Collection
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