THIS WEEK’S FESTIVALS: May 12-18, 2019
May 15: Pahiyas Festival
Originally known as the Feast of San Isidro, Pahiyas Festival at Lucban in Quezon province features houses adorned with colorful “kiping,” rice-based decoration shaped like chandeliers, and farm produce to give thanks for a bountiful harvest.
Activities include a procession, wherein images of San Isidro are carried, and an agricultural fair showcasing ornamental plants, handicrafts and delicacies.
May 12 to 18: Mayohan sa Tayabas
Article continues after this advertisementThe city of Tayabas pays homage to San Isidro Labrador and celebrates the culture and agricultural heritage of Quezon province.
Article continues after this advertisementActivities include a “musikahan,” dance concert, carabao race and agri-trade fair.
May 13 to 15: Feast of San Isidro Labrador
An annual religious festival in honor of San Isidro Labrador, patron saint of farmers, in Tudela, Misamis Occidental province. A procession, Mass and sports events will be held during the festival.
Compiled by Kathleen de Villa, Inquirer Research
