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: 3rd Saturday of January Where: San Joaquin, Iloilo, Philippines The festival is about the exchange of customs and traditions during barter of Panay. For more info contact Municipal Tourism Officer at +63 33 3147240
When: Last Week of December Where: Sta. Barbara, Iloilo, Philippines Celebrating New Year by making loud sounds.
When: December 16 to January 3 Where: Pototan, Iloilo, Philippines “Iwag” a term which means shine. A festival of lights which made Pototan the Christmas Capital of Western Visayas.
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 25 to 30 Where: Dueñas, Iloilo, Philippines A thanksgiving celebration for having a good harvest and surpassing the trials and crisis during lean months.
When: September 1 to 10 Where: Cabatuan, Iloilo, Philippines A street-dancing festivity by agencies and non-governmental organizations om the Municipality of Cabatuan. It is a 10-day celebration of the Feast of San Nicolas de Tolentino.
When: May 3 Where: Oton, Iloilo, Philippines A week-long celebration to promote Ogtonganon’s (people of Oton) culture and history. It is also celebration along town’s Foundation Day.
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.