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FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

 

Bulacan has fast become an ideal tourist destination, owing to its vital role in Philippine history, and its rich heritage in culture and the arts. The province is popularly known for its historical sites; nostalgic old houses and churches; idyllic ecological attractions; religious attractions; colorful and enchanting festivals; swimming and various themed attractions; and a wide selection of elegant native crafts and sumptuous delicacies. It is also home to numerous resorts, hotels, restaurants, and other recreational facilities.

 

Obando Fertility Dance Festival

 

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The Obando Fertility Dance Festival is held yearly in Obando, Bulacan, and attended mostly by women who are praying for a lover or for the ability to bear a child. The parade is attended by many groups of women as well as other people who just want to be a part of the grand parade which takes place on the streets on the way to the church. A lot of women who were unable to bear swore that dancing in the festival enabled them to receive the grace of God.

Notice the unusual musical instruments used by some of the bands. Also notice some women dancing more energetically than the others. It was said that the more passionate is your dance in the procession, the better is the chance of being blessed with a child.

 

Santo Niño Festival

 

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The Santo Niño Festival was observed in some special way annually on the last Sunday of January in Malolos. This festival is the largest expression of religious practice to the Holy Child Jesus in the island of Luzon. 

 

Feast of the Holy Cross of Wawa

 

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A festival held on the first Sunday of July observed in honor of the Holy Cross of Wawa (Mahal na Krus sa Wawa) which is said to have saved the life of an old woman who was drowning. The main feature of this fiesta celebration is the Pagoda which, glides along the Bocaue River. The Pagoda is a gaily-decorated structure riding on a huge banca. People from all walks of life enjoy the ride on the Pagoda feasting on sumptuous food while the music play. – Read More:  http://www.bulacan.gov.ph  

 

Calumpit Libad Festival

 

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The Calumpit Libad Festival is a fluvial procession of well-decorated pagodas is held on the river every 23rd of 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: www.bulacan.gov.ph

 

Luyang Dilaw Festival

 

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The name Marilao originated from a plant (shrub) that abundantly thrived in swampy areas during Spanish era. The matured plant bears light yellow flower & the edible roots are colored dark yellow (dilaw). The yellow roots became famous and used for various purposes now we called “luya”. The Luyang Dilaw festival aims to inculcate to the residents & the youth, the love and appreciation of the origin of the town. – Read More: tourism.gov.ph

 

Pulilan Carabao Festival

 

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Hundreds of work animals, mostly carabaos, are led on a parade in the streets of the town every 14th and 15th of May to honor its patron saint, San Isidro Labrador via the Pulilan Carabao Festival. The carabaos decorated with garland and shaved for the occasion, genuflect or kneel in front of the church. On the 14th of May, farmers all over the town pay tribute to their patron saint, San Isidro Labrador, in glorious thanksgiving for a year-long bountiful harvest. The celebration is manifested by hanging all sorts of fruits, candies, food crops and multi-colored kipings on bamboo poles. The affairs is highlighted by kneeling of carabaos in front of the church and the symbolic floats. Every year, a sea of frolicking humanity comes in droves to witness this showcasing inate talents of the carabaos. – Read More: bulacan.gov.ph

 

Baliuag Lenten Procession

 

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Experience the longest Lenten procession in the Philippines, the Baliuag Lenten Procession. An old tradition of the people from Baliuag, Bulacan every Good Friday. The 90 plus carrozas showcases the life and death of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The “Prosisyon ng mga Santo”, Baliuag’s main Lenten attraction is a grand parade of 60 lavishly decorated floats depicting scenes of the passion and sufferings of Christ.

 

Halamanan Festival

 

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Every January 23rd of the year, the land of Guiguinto , Bulacan celebrates its Halamanan Festival. During the festival, the people held streetdancing competitions, plant exhibits, jobs fairs, and many others.

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

The Historical Province of Bulacan

Historical and Religious Attractions in Bulacan

More Interesting Places to See in Bulacan

Colorful Festivals and Events in Bulacan

Where To Go and Fun Things To Do in Bulacan