THIS WEEK’S FESTIVALS: June 16-22, 2019
June 16 to 18: Le Tour de Filipinas
The 10th annual cycling tournament is held in Tagaytay City and Bicol region.
This year’s five-stage bikathon covers Tagaytay City, Pagbilao in Quezon province, Daet in Camarines Norte, Legazpi City in Albay and Donsol in Sorsogon.
June 16 to 19: Buhayani Festival
Celebration of Jose Rizal’s 158th birth anniversary in Calamba City, Laguna province, in the national hero’s birthplace.
Article continues after this advertisementThe sixth edition of the festival aims to attract more tourists by adding new activities such as spoken word poetry, “kundiman” singing contest and “CalamBangka,” an event for the city’s fisherfolks.
Article continues after this advertisementThere will also be a job fair, float competition and street dancing competition.
June 16 to 24: Libad Festival
A festival in Calumpit, Bulacan province, in honor of the town’s patron St. John the Baptist.
This year’s theme is “San Juan Bautista: Huwaran ng mga Kabataan sa Misyon ng Paglilingkod.” Activities include a nine-day novena and procession, fluvial procession and arts and culture night.
Compiled by Kathleen de Villa, Inquirer Research
