My Iloilo

When: March 25 Where: Calinog, Iloilo, Philippines Usually done during Holy week. A religious dramatization of the sufferings, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

When: March 13 Where: Barotac Viejo, Iloilo, Philippines Depiction of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

When: March 13 Where: Passi City, Iloilo, Philippines A festival depicting the history of Passi. A colorful (Pinta) celebration of how Passi got its name.

When: First Sunday of March Where: Iloilo City, Philippines A race among native outriggers in the strait between Guimaras Island and Iloilo City.

When: February 2 Where: Jaro, Iloilo City, Philippines Known as Candelaria for the locals. A feast in honor of Nuestra Señora de Candelaria. Blessing of the candles and procession is done.

When: February 1 to 6 Where: Miag-ao, Iloilo, Philippines A week-long cultural presentation shown in activities like food fair, trade fair, agro-industrial, photo exhibit, literary and musical program, beauty pageant, street and ballroom dancing, sports events and a lot more.

When: January 30 to February 6 Where: Calinog, Iloilo, Philippines A nine day event to honor Senior Santo Niño. There is also a Sto. Niño contest for young boys not older than seven years old.

When: Fourth Weekend of January Where: Iloilo City, Philippines Festival done in the city of Iloilo to honor Senior Santo Niño.

When: January 19 Where: Janiuay, Iloilo, Philippines “Sadsad” is a native word which means dance and “Kalye” means streets. It is a street-dancing affair which expresses or presents the beliefs, views, visions and aspirations of the Janiuaynons base on traditions, historical experiences, and culture.

When: January 16 Where: Arevalo, Iloilo City, Philippines Fiesta of Arevalo highlight. Arevalo is known when it comes to creating fireworks, and during December, you would see vendors on the streets selling all kinds of fireworks, mostly created by the local folks.