| Festivals & Events 2003 |
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| SANDUGO FESTIVAL July 01-20 / Tagbilaran City, Bohol (2 hours from Manila by air) A festival commemorating the blood-sealed peace treaty between Rajah Sikatuna and Miguel Lopez de Legazpi marking the beginning of the Spanish colonization of the Philippines. SANGANDAAN 2003 July 06-30 / Metro Manila A cultural festival that highlights the use of the arts and media by Filipinos, Americans and Filipino-Americans in the dynamic relations between the Philippines and the United States from 1898 to 2002. SINULOG DE TANJAY FESTIVAL July 24 / Tanjay, Negros Oriental (1 hour 15 minutes from Manila to Dumaguete City by air; 45 minutes from Dumaguete City to Tanjay by land) Street dancing with mock battles between Moros and Christians followed by reconciliation through the intercession of the patron Se�or Santiago. ABNOY AT BALUT FESTIVAL July (tentative) / Pateros, Metro Manila (1 hour 30 minutes from Manila) A celebration in honor of Metro Manila's premier produce of "balut" (a fermented duck's egg delicacy). BANIG FESTIVAL July / Badian, Cebu (1 hour 30 minutes from Manila to Badian via Mactan by air) Showcases the Cebuano and Badianganon culture, tradition, delicacies and local products especially its famous "mats" (banig). MINDANAO TRADE EXPO INTERNATIONAL 2003 1st week of August / Davao City (1 hour 45 minutes from Manila by air) A trade fair and exhibit showcasing Mindanao's world class products and tourist destination. CORDOVA DINAGAT FESTIVAL 2nd week of August / Cordova, Cebu (1 hour 15 minutes from Manila by air) A festival characterized by streetdancing and an interpretative dance competition based on the fishing rituals and culture of the Cordovanhons. KADAYAWAN SA DABAW August 20-24 / Davao City (1 hour 45 minutes from Manila by air) A festival celebrating the city's bountiful harvest in a form of grand colorful parade of orchid-bedecked floats and tribal street dancing. BALAGTASAN SA INTRAMUROS August 22 / Teatrillo, Plaza San Luis, Intramuros, Manila PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM CHALLENGE August / Venue TBA CINEMA MANILA August / Venue TBA Film competition of local and international artists and filmmakers. BEST OF BICOL (REGION V) IN INTRAMUROS September 1-15 / Manila A showcase of the best of the best of Region V (music, dances, fiestas, culinary delights, street parties, arts and crafts). It aims to give a glimpse of what happens in the various provinces, and provides a venue for the region to sell their tour packages, products and open their doors to business opportunities. INTERNATIONAL CHORALE FESTIVAL "A MUSICAL JOURNEY THROUGH PHILIPPINE HERITAGE SITES" September 01-07 / Venue TBA A showcase of the best international and local choirs against the backdrop of selected heritage sites - A fusion of music and sites. SINAB'BADAN FESTIVAL September 05-06 / Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur (1 hour 45 minutes from Manila to Davao City by air; 40 minutes from Davao City to Sta. Cruz by land) A festival of oneness among the different tribes of the municipality showcasing indigenous art, music and dances. SAYAW LAHI FESTIVAL September 10 / Naujan, Mindoro Oriental (2 hours 30 minutes from Manila to Batangas City by land; 2 hours 30 minutes from Batangas City to Calapan/Naujan by land/ferry) A festival of entertainment featuring all native dances performed on the streets by schools and barangay communities. BEST OF EASTERN VISAYAS (REGION VIII) IN INTRAMUROS September 16-30 / Manila A showcase of the best of the best of Region VIII (music, dances, fiestas, culinary delights, street parties, arts and crafts). It aims to give a glimpse of what happens in the various provinces, and provides a venue for the region to sell their tour packages, products and open their doors to business opportunities. PE�AFRANCIA FESTIVAL September 20 / Camarines Sur (40 minutes from Manila by air) Bicol's biggest celebration, culminating in a fluvial parade surrounded by a sea of glowing candles. DUMALONDONG FESTIVAL September 23 / Salug, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur (1 hour 30 minutes from Manila to Butuan City by air; 3 hours 30 minutes from Butuan City to Esperanza by land/ferry) Yearly convergence of all tribal leaders in the province higlighted with the performance of authentic tribal rituals by the tribal priests. SIARGAO INTERNATIONAL SURFING CUP Last week of September / Gen. Luna, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte (2 hours 10 minutes from Manila to Surigao City by air; 2 hours from Surigao City to Siargao Island by boat) Pit your surfing skills against local and international surfers in this prestigious tournament. WORLD TOURISM DAY September 27 / Nationwide LINGGO NG KASUOTANG PILIPINO September (Movable) / Nationwide (but most fun in Manila and Makati) |
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