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BUTANDING FESTIVAL April 0 | Donsol, Sorsogon A festival which users the “Butanding” (whaleshark) season and a thanksgiving for its blessings to the people of Donsol. The festival is highlighted by a street parade. SUROY TA April 1- May 31 | Davao City Initiated by the City Tourism Office, this activity offers affordable tours around Davao City. ENCHANTED KINGDOM ANNIVERSARY FIREWORKS COMPETITION April 1- May 31 | Enchanted Kingdom, Laguna The competition is an annual tradition that features the best fireworks suppliers in a contest to out-do each other in presenting supreme-quality pyrotechnics. EK is celebrating 10 years of providing magic and enchantment to the public. As a treat to their patrons, guests to the park will witness at least 4 fireworks presentations for all weekend of April and May. FIESTA PASIKLAB April 1- May 31 | Commonwealth Ave., Diliman, Quezon City It is a multi-lateral Trade Exposition highlighting 12 renowned provincial festivals: Ati-Atihan of Aklan, Higantes of Angono, Iloilo''s Dinagyang Festival, Lucban''s Pahiyas, Davao''s Kadayawan, Ilocos Sur''s Viva Vigan, Bacolod''s Masskara, Zamboanga''s Hermosa, Naga''s Peñafrancia, Batangas'' Parada ng Lechon, Tacloban''s Pintados, and Cebu''s Sinulog. HUMAN CANVAS BODY PAINTING COMPETITION April 01 | SM Megamall, Building B, Open Parking Space C, Mandaluyong City It is a competition that aims to open the minds of Filipinos to a whole new perpective on body art through body art works sporting the theme: FESTIVALS OF THE ISLANDS promoting the many beautiful and exciting places our country has to offer. It hopes to make Filipinos realize that this kind of art is not pornography but a new and exciting art form. BANANA FESTIVAL April 1- April 5 | La Castellana, Negros Occidental A harvest festival that opens on the first day of April, showcasing the different varieties of banana which is abundant in the municipality. KESONG PUTI FESTIVAL April 1- April 9 | Sta Cruz, Laguna Different activities lined up in this celebration that include trade fair, food festival, cultural shows, street dancing, painting contest, beauty pageant and with highlight on the kesongputi, made from carabao milk, fermented and wrapped in banana leaves. LILIW GAT TAYAW FOOTWEAR FESTIVAL April 3- April 7 | Liliw, Laguna A colorful event highlighted by a parade of floats featuring the agricultural and industrial products of Liliw. “3RD ASEAN PARAGAMES VISMIN ELIMINATION GAMES” April 7- April 9 | Zamboanga City Paralethics from Visayas and Mindanao will converge in Zamboanga City for a three-day sports competition. Champions in this event will then compete in the 3rd ASEAN Paragames to be held in Manila in December 2005. GEMS OF THE PHILIPPINES (YAMAN NG PILIPINAS) April 08 | Maharlika Hall of Casino Filipino, Parañaque City A dinner/cultural show presented by the Asian Gem Tourism Foundation, Inc. in cooperation with DOT and PAGCOR. It is an authentic cultural extravaganza showcasing the rich heritage of Filipino culture, fashion, traditions and festivities through dances, music and songs. NATIONAL INVITATIONAL SKIMBOARDING COMPETITION April 8- April 9 | Misamis Oriental A showcase of skills, courage and agility of skimboarders coming from various parts of the country. MT. HAMIGUITAN JOURNEY April 08 - 12 | La Unino, San Isidro, Davao Oriental A trek to Mt. Hamiguitan where one finds the 600 hectares Bonsai Field or the so called "Pgymy Forest". ARAW NG KAGITINGAN April 9 | Mt Samat, Bataan The fall of Bataan is commemorated every year. Top government officials, Japanese and American WW II veterans including their Filipino counterparts and visitors go to Mt. Samat to participate at the annual rites held to honor the bravery of the soldiers who fought for the defense of Bataan. PANA-AD SA NEGROS (GRAND CELEBRATION) April 12- April 21 | Bacolod City, Negros Occidental Is the "festival of all festivals" in the province. It is a week-long summer event that brings together the towns and cities in Negros Occidental in one big showcase of handicrafts, products, tourism attractions, and local festivals. Festivities include trade and food fairs, garden show, golf tournament, singing and songwriting competitions, beauty pageant, and a fiesta presentation featuring the festival of each town and city in a colorful and jubilant presentation at the Pana-ad Park and Stadium CONQUER MT. APO April 13 - 20 | Mt. Apo, Davao City An annual sumer climb to Mt. Apo, the country's highest peak. 5TH NATIONAL CAVING CONGRESS April 13- April 17 | San Miguel, Baggao, Cagayan The Congress aims to foster relationship among cavers in the country and to help develop the knowledge and attitude of the community on the Tourism Industry. The Sierra Madre Outdoor Club and Sang-at Salug Outdoor Club are pioneering outdoor groups in region 02 are collaborating for the event. BANCATHON SA MAGNAGA April 13 | Pantukan, Comval An annual motorized banca race among fisherman of the region within waters of Magnaga offering huge cash prizes PAHIMIS FESTIVAL April 15 | Amadeo, Cavite A Festival that revives the coffee industry SINABALU FESTIVAL April 16- April 30 | Rizal, Cagayan Celebrates the town fiesta of Rizal highlighting the Malaweg ancestry and cooking of glutinous rice on bamboos; showcasing the culture in songs and dances. ANGKAN-ANGKAN April 16 | Marikina City, Metro Manila Ka-angkan is the Feast of Clans being celebrated during the Cityhood Anniversary of Marikina. The feast is being celebrated as a tribute to the native residents of the city since they were the ones who formed the community and shaped the city’s own culture and tradition. TAMPISAW FESTIVAL (EARTH DAY CELEBRATION) April 16- April 18 | Concepcion, Iloilo A 3-day annual festivity to commemorate the Earth Day Celebration which features fluvial parade, tree-planting and other environment educational activities. SUNDUAN April 16 | Pasig City, Metro Manila A colorful procession of 2 barangays which hold their respective fiestas every other year, sharing one patron saint - Sta. Rosa de Lima. The image is fetched by the celebrating barangay from the other barangay. OBANDO FERTILITY RITES April 17- May 19 | Obando, Bulacan Childless couples, praying that they bear children, do the "fertility dance" on the streets of Obando. The fiesta is observed in honor of Sta. Clara, San Pascual and Virgen de Salambao. TANDUYONG FESTIVAL April 17 | San Jose City, Bulacan A parade to give thanks for a good harvest participated by various barangays and establishments in colorful costumes and instead of marching, dance in the street. TUNGOH AD HUNGDUAN April 18 - 24 | Hungduan, Ifugao A cultural fiesta of the Ifugaos of Hungduan which features ethnic games, rituals, arts and crafts-oriented activities. COCOWAYAN FESTIVAL 2005 April 20- April 25 | Isabela City Beauty pageant, street dances and trade fair of coconut and bamboo products which abound in Isabela, characterize this festival. BANGKARERA (Boat-rowing race) April 21 | Penablanca, Cagayan A boat-rowing race on the waters of scenic Pinacanauan River. SANDUGUAN FESTIVAL April 21- April 27 | Calapan, Mindoro Oriental Reviving the barter trade between the Mait native and the Chinese traders. This weeklong festivity features agro-trade, historical parade, reenactment of the barter trading and Indakan sa Sanduguan (a street dancing competition). BAGABAS ECO-FEST April 21 - 27 | Daet, Camarines Norte GOTAD AD HINGYON April 21- April 24 | Hingyon Municipality, Ifugao Ethnic thanksgiving with cultural fair by Ifugaos in Hingyon. BANKARERA April 21 | Penablanca, Cagayan Boat rowing race at the clear waters of the Pinacanuan River within the Callao Caves Tourist Zone KINULOB FESTIVAL April 21- April 25 | Mabini, Batangas Kinulob Festival gives recognition to the local native chicken raisers. Kinulob is one way of cooking the whole chicken with unique presentation. Street dance competition, mini band exhibition, cultural presentation and Mutya ng Mabini pageant are some of the highlights of the festival. HINUGYAW SA HINIGARAN FESTIVAL April 22- April 23 | Hinigaran, Negros Occidental "Hinugyaw" a local dialect that means rejoice/revelry is celebrated every 25th to 30th of April every year. The six day festivities will culminate on April 30 with a grand parade in the afternoon featuring street dancing performers in their colorful costumes. KADAUGAN SA MACTAN FESTIVAL April 22 - 27 | Bgy. Mactan, Lapu-Lapi City, Cebu A week-long commemoration of the historic battle of Mactan between the Spanish Conquistador Fernando Magallanes and Mactan Chieftain Lapu-Lapu. GOTAD AD KIANGAN April 23- April 25 | Kiangan, Ifugao An Ifugao cultural celebration featuring Kiangan''s ethnic customs and traditions PINAKBET FESTIVAL April 23 | Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur A festival celebrating a favorite dish of the Ilocanos, “pinakbet” featuring street dances, cooking competitions PISTA SA KINAIYAHAN April 23- April 26 | Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur A tree-planting activity done at the foot of Mt. Apo and clean-up program at the peak. CANGMATING SIBULAN, NEGROS ORIENTAL April 24- April 30 | Yagyag Festival Yagyag is the vernacular for spawning, to lay eggs or spread, propagate and grow. The process refers in particular to the crabs and other marine creatures that gather during the months of October to December in Sapa, one of two springs found in Barangay Cangmating of Sibulan. KAROSAHAN FESTIVAL April 24 | Nueva Valencia, Guimaras This is a proud tradition where beautiful maidens compete for attention with the gaily-decorated Karosas with their load of goodies. BAHAG-HARI FESTIVAL April 24 | Pinamalayan, Mindoro Oriental A colorful celebration highlighted by street dancing, a parade of float and a different Moriones Festival. BANGUS FESTIVAL April 24- May 2 | Dagupan City, Pangasinan Part of Dagupan''s Pista''y Dayat celebration, highlight of which is the longest bangus grill, 101 ways to cook bangus, Bangus Harvest Dance parade, sports competition/exhibition. THE SABUTAN FESTIVAL AND MINI-TRADE FAIR April 25- April 29 | Mabitac, Mindoro Oriental Exhibit of different products mainly from Sabutan. AKLAN DAY CELEBRATION April 25 | Aklan An annual celebration commemorating the province''s founding anniversary when it formally declared independence fro its mother province of Capiz on April 25, 1958. PANAGAT "FISH" TIVAL April 25 | Estancia, Iloilo This is a tribute to fishermen of Estancia. It is a celebration that calls for ultimate cooperation and soul of "Bayanihan" among their neighboring town. PASALAMAT FESTIVAL April 25- May 1 | La Carlota City, Negros Occidental Held every Sunday nearest the first of May or Labor Day. It is a harvest thanksgiving celebration by the people of La Carlota City. The festival is based on an age-old practice of offering thanksgiving to the god of agriculture living inside Kanlaon Volcano. 4TH SENATOR ROBERT “BOBBY” BARBERS NATIONAL BANCARERA CHAMPIONSHIP April 25- April 27 | Mabua Pebble Beach, Surigao City A yearly Boat Race KUTSITSA FESTIVAL April 26 | Molave, Zamboanga del Sur This is a thanksgiving event for a bountiful harvest, with festivities like street dancing competition and agri-trade fair. KAFAGWAY 2005 April 27 | Baguio City A commemorative event reliving the liberation of Baguio City from the control of Japanese Forces through a moving pageant along Session Road MANGO-BAMBOO FESTIVAL AND TRADE FAIR April 27- April 28 | San Carlos, Pangasinan A festival promoting San Carlos City as major trading center of bamboo based products/furniture and best producer of "carabao" mangoes and other mango variety in the country. SAKNUNGAN FESTIVAL April 27- April 30 | San Jose, Mindoro Occidental Festival incorporating the exhibition of the cultural heritage of Mindoro’s ethnic communities. TINAPAHAN FESTIVAL April 29- May 1 | Lemery, Batangas A 3-day festivities that will showcase a trade fair of agro-industrial products, lectures on livestock raising and food processing as well as food demo competition PISTA’Y DAYAT (THANKSGIVING) April 29- May 1 | Lingayen, Pangasinan Thanksgiving festival for the year''s bountiful harvest from the sea celebrated every 1st of May. IMBAYAH April 29- May 1 | Banaue, Ifugao Ethnic Sports Festival and thanksgiving rites featuring Ifugao''s traditional practices showcased in their songs, dances, arts & crafts ANTIPOLO PILGRIMAGE April 30- May 1 | Antipolo, Rizal Every May, many pilgrims are seen taking the mudtrodden path leading to Antipolo. It is in this small town that one can find the religious shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, popularly known as the Virgin of Antipolo.
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