This Week’s Festivals: Oct. 15-21, 2017

Oct. 15

Halad Talisaynon

The festival in Talisay City, Cebu province pays homage to its patron Sta. Teresa de Avila, as Halad is a Cebuano term for offering of gratitude and praise. Locals offer  to the patron saint the city’s popular products such as the “inasal” lechon.

Oct. 17

Kasanggayahan Festival

Locals highlight the history and culture of Sorsogon province with the reenactment of the first Mass in Luzon, supposedly held in Barangay  Siuton in the town of Magallanes. Other events include the Pantomina, a street dance presentation that mimics the courtship of doves. Kasanggayahan is a Bicolano word that means happiness, prosperity or beauty.

Sagingan Festival

The major agricultural product of the town of Tubod in Lanao del Norte province is showcased in the annual festival.  Over 50 varieties of banana are presented in a series of activities, including a street dancing competition, beauty pageant and agricultural fair.

Compiled by Kathleen de Villa, Inquirer Research

Sources: Inquirer Archives, DOT, Official

Calendar of the Republic, cebucity.gov.ph, davaocity.gov.ph, nro11.neda.gov.ph