Colorful and Exciting Festivals in Nueva Ecija Part 5

COLORFUL FESTIVALS

Nueva Ecija, the largest province in Central Luzon, is a historic province with colorful and remarkable festivals. This province, with 5 cities and 27 municipalities, has diverse cultural traditions that became significant part of Novo Ecijanos culture and tradition.

Here are some of the most famous festivals in Nueva Ecija: Read More: https://trebonasomreb.wordpress.com/2010/07/05/popular-and-notable-nueva-ecija-festivals-socyberty/

Patimyas Festival

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Patimyas Ani showcases both the importance of food production and the heroism of its people.

Through the street dancing where participants use indigenous materials for their costumes, the school children demonstrate how rice, corn and a variety of fruits and vegetables are being produced by the local farmers.

Patimyas Festival, demonstrate the beauty and hardship of farming in an agriculture-inspired street dancing showdown, honoring the diligence of farmers and other agricultural workers through their presentation. Read More: https://tourismnuevaecija.weebly.com/festivals.html

Tanduyong Festival

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Every year, on the fourth Sunday of April, the people of San Jose City at Nueva Ecija dance through the main street to celebrate the Tanduyong Festival – a colorful, enchanting celebration of the blessing of the harvest of tanduyong, a kind of onion abundant in the area.

Known as the “Onion Capital of the Philippines,” the city is a leading producer of onion, garlic, rice and vegetables. During the festival day itself, the streets are filled with dancers wearing multi-colored native costumes – almost onion-inspired. Exotic rhythms of improvised musical instruments fill the air as the dancers gyrate and sway to the beat of life.

Truly one of the most vibrant and remarkable festival in the largest province in Central Luzon, the celebration includes special activities such as beauty contest, tourism and trade fair, awarding ceremony and cultural shows. A great way to honor the prolific agriculture of the city! Read More: http://woman.ph/celebrating-bountiful-harvest-with-nueva-ecijas-tanduyong-festival/

Banatu Festival

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Every year, Cabanatuan City celebrates its founding anniversary as a chartered city through a celebration dubbed as “Banatu Festival”. From its humble beginning in 2015, Banatu Festival aims to showcase the history, culture, talent, beauty and craftsmanship of Cabanatueños.

Happening this January 29 – February 4, a lot of activities are lined up for everyone. Read More: http://thepromdiboyadventures.blogspot.com/2016/01/banatu-festival-in-cabanatuan-city.html

Sources: visitmyphilippines.com, https://philippines.knoji.com/famous-and-notable-traditionally-celebrated-sociocultural-and-religious-festivals-of-nueva-ecija/