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: 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: 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.
When: Every 2nd Saturday of January Where: San Joaquin, Iloilo, Philippines This event started when the resting farmers witness the fight between two raging bulls set lose by their herdsmen. It caught the fancy of barangay folks and has then become a popular entertainment in most barangay fiestas. Year 2008, when my family was in [...]