NAME OF FESTIVAL

Sinulog festival

DATE OF FESTIVAL

January 29

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

To honor the feast day of Holy Child Sto. Nino

NAME OF FESTIVAL

Manoglaya festival

DATE OF FESTIVAL

June 12

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Celebrating the Fishing skills the town folks

NAME OF FESTIVAL

Kinis festival

DATE OF FESTIVAL

June 21

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Held annually celebrating the abundant harvest of crabs and recognizing the town as the crab capital of the Province. “Kinis” is a local term for crabs.

NAME OF FESTIVAL

Kadayaw festival

DATE OF FESTIVAL

1st full moon of January

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

A cultural Religious activity with streetdancing and ritual interpretations to thank the Almighty for the blessing for the past year to ask for more blessing to our patron St. John the Baptist. it is usually held every first full moon of the year

NAME OF FESTIVAL

Rayhak festival

DATE OF FESTIVAL

June 11-12

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

A Palapag Town festival in the month of June in thanksgiving for an abundant harvest of Tuna.

NAME OF FESTIVAL

Abanico festival

DATE OF FESTIVAL

Sept. 22

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

NAME OF FESTIVAL

Sta. Potenciana Balileng festival

DATE OF FESTIVAL

June 18

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

An annual celebration as a way of thanksgiving and to give honor to the Titular of the Parish which is Blessed Mary, The Virgin Mother of our Lord, as Our Lady of Angel.

NAME OF FESTIVAL

Lobika festival

DATE OF FESTIVAL

May 25-26

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

NAME OF FESTIVAL

Pinoy festival

DATE OF FESTIVAL

3rd Sunday of January

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

The Festival is named after the former name of Lavezared, which is pinonayan. The word Pinonayan was derived from the historically significant bird called “Ponay” The festival is part of the devotion for Senor Sto. Nino. Locals celebrate it as a form of thanksgiving for all the blessing and boundtiful harvest. The festival highlights the livelihood, products and indutries in every barangay of Lavezares

NAME OF FESTIVAL

Fluviral Parade Festival

DATE OF FESTIVAL

September 7-8

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

The month January reverberate with native sounds timed to the beat of Sinulog a whole day dancing in front of the icon of the STO. Nino meant to heal the sick and to thank him for his blessing. Fluvial parades and dance exhibition are added attraction that honor the child Jesus.

NAME OF FESTIVAL

Katbari Festival

DATE OF FESTIVAL

June 14

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

it is re-enactment of how natives desperately fought their fierce war against the Spaniards before they were Christianized

NAME OF FESTIVAL

Arangkada festival

DATE OF FESTIVAL

January 29

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Laoang Sto Nino feast is re-enactment of Christian conversion

NAME OF FESTIVAL

Lawag Festival

DATE OF FESTIVAL

September 23

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Lawag festival depicts the founding abd the legend of Laoang. it narrets how the island got its name. it portrays the arrival of the three brothers namely Surahan. Anud-anod and Kahundit

NAME OF FESTIVAL

Lubi Festival

DATE OF FESTIVAL

March 3

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Lubi is coconut is Binisaya. The festival promotes Lubi as a major source of livelihood of Gamaynons

NAME OF FESTIVAL

Embajada Festival

DATE OF FESTIVAL

3rd Sunday of January

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

it is re-enactment of how natives desperately fought their fierce war against the Spaniards before they were Christianized

NAME OF FESTIVAL

Tarapo Festival

DATE OF FESTIVAL

August 27

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

The festival started with a parade street dancing from the Sacred Heart Plaza to the main streets of the town until every participant gathered at the Municipal Auditorium where the contest was held. Painted revelers danced the rhythmic steps of the Tarapo. in tempo with the infectious beating of drums and gogns and blowing of whistle.

NAME OF FESTIVAL

Abaknon Festival

DATE OF FESTIVAL

July 30-31

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Celebration in giving honor to Saint Ignatius of Loyola

NAME OF FESTIVAL

Agta Festival

DATE OF FESTIVAL

2nd Sunday of January

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

A Festival that depicts one of Allen’s abundant produce and best know for , PILI NUTS. “Nikit” is a Binisaya term for Pili. it is celebrated with a series of activities starting on the last week of November and ends on the 1st day of December commemorating Allen’s Founding Anniversary

NAME OF FESTIVAL

Kaway Festival

DATE OF FESTIVAL

June 23-24

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

“Kaway” is a Binisaya term for tectacles of squid and octopus that abound the waters of Biri. The Festival also pays their patron saint, St.Vincent

NAME OF FESTIVAL

Nikit Festival

DATE OF FESTIVAL

Dec. 1

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

A Festival that depicts one of Allen’s abundant produce and best know for , PILI NUTS. “Nikit” is a Binisaya term for Pili. it is celebrated with a series of activities starting on the last week of November and ends on the 1st day of December commemorating Allen’s Founding Anniversary

ALLEN

NAME OF FESTIVAL

Nikit Festival

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

A festival that depicts one of Allen’s abundant produce and best known for, PILI NUTS. “Nikit” is a Bini Saya term for Pili. it is celebrated with a series of activities starting on the last week of November and ends on the 1 day of December commemorating Aleni’s Founding Anniversary

DATE OF FESTIVAL

Dec. 1

ORGANIZER

LGU Allen

SAN VICENTE

NAME OF PATRON SAINT

St. Anthony de Padua

DATE OF FIESTA

July 28-29

San Roque

NAME OF PATRON SAINT

St. Isidore de Padua

DATE OF FIESTA

May 14-15

SAN JOSE

NAME OF PATRON SAINT

St. Vincent Ferrer

DATE OF FIESTA

VICTORIA

NAME OF PATRON SAINT

St. Anne

DATE OF FIESTA

August 6-7

SILVINO LUBOS

NAME OF PATRON SAINT

St. Isidore the Farmer

DATE OF FIESTA

June 15-16

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Magasang Rock Formation, originating from the Bicolano term “Gasang” for corals, was once a thriving coral-filled expanse. Though few remain today, tales of its vibrant past endure. Seek out the lion’s head, a covered walkway, and a Bulusan Mount viewpoint for a unique adventure amidst this captivating landscape.

Connected to the word “malapad,” meaning flat, Magsapad Rock Formation’s base exhibits this trait. A resting place for Berbinota, it houses a natural sculpture resembling an elephant’s trunk. Nature’s artistry abounds in captivating walls of sedimentary rock.

Named after “bell,” Bet-at Rock Formation was linked to an enigmatic bell-like echo. Islanders, even WWII Americans, associated this sound with impending bad weather. A vertical orifice on-site might’ve caused the phenomenon, amplifying winds. Though uncertain of its existence, it’s a captivating piece of local lore.

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