This Week’s Festivals: Feb. 2-8, 2020

Feb. 2: Etag Festival

Culmination of the annual festival in Sagada in Mountain Province that showcases the town’s unique culture and promotes ecotourism.

“Etag” means pork meat preserved through salting, sun drying or smoking, a cooking process that has been vital in different rituals in Sagada.

Activities such as battle of the bands, tug of war and fun run will close out the festivities.

Feb. 2: Sumilang Festival

The town of Silang in Cavite province celebrates its 425th founding anniversary and pays tribute to its patron saint Our Lady of Candelaria.

There will be a grand marching band, Mass and street dance.

Feb. 2: Bacolaodiat Festival

Last day of Chinese New Year celebrations in Bacolod City in Negros Occidental.

Started in 2005, the festival aims to provide better understanding to Filipinos of the Chinese culture.

There will be a lantern dance performance, lunar music festival and a Chinese food bazaar.