When: October 30 (evening) Where: Pavia, Iloilo, Philippines This festival is the ONLY FESTIVAL OF ITS KIND in the province of Iloilo celebrated in consonance with All Souls’ Day. The term “TIGKARALAG” comes from Ilonggo words, “tig” which means “season of” and “kalag” which means”soul”. Participated in by the barangays of the municipality. The festival [...]
When: Last Week of December Where: Sta. Barbara, Iloilo, Philippines Celebrating New Year by making loud sounds.
When: November 17 Where: Sta. Barbara, Iloilo, Philippines Also known as “Cry of Sta. Barbara.” A festival in a dance-drama form which is a reenactment of struggle for freedom by our very own local folks led by the heroic Gen. Martin G. Delgado. A grand parade with participants dressed in Spanish costumes, games and cultural [...]
When: September 1 Where: Leon, Iloilo, Philippines Harvest and tribe competition.
When: May 3 Where: Pavia, Iloilo, Philippines A parade of 18 gaily decorated bamboo sleds and race among carroza-pulling carabaos pm a 400 meter course.