This week’s festivals
March 19
Soli-soli Festival
This celebration in San Francisco town on Camotes Island, Cebu province is named after the soli-soli plant, which is endemic to the island. Soli-soli is used as a material for bag, hats, mats and other handicrafts, which are showcased in different festivities.
March 19
Pasayaw Festival
A combination of the phrase, “pasalamat pinaagi sa sayaw” (a thanksgiving through dance), Pasayaw is celebrated in Canlaon City in Negros Oriental province. The festival honors St. Joseph in a street dancing competition and parade.
March 23 to 28
Tobacco Festival
The city of Candon in Ilocos Sur province promotes its major industry in this festival that coincides with the cityhood anniversary. Events include a street dancing competition, a marching band competition, cultural presentations and rolling of tobacco leaves into cigarettes.
Compiled by Kathleen de Villa, Inquirer Research
Sources: Inquirer Archives, DOT, Official Calendar of the Republic, gov.ph, xu.edu.ph, pia.gov.ph
