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sandugo festival

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Sandugo, Sandugo, puso'y naglalagablab, Intagbiliran City, tagumpay ay tanging habol! Kasaysayan, kultura, sa isang pagdiriwang, Sa Sandugo Festival, saya't pagmamahal ang hatid! Kasayahan sa kalsada, sayaw at awit nagtatanghal, Sa kulay at sigla, kulturang Bohol nagiging tunay na totoo! Mga float, mga paligsahan, paligsahan ng kagalingan, Sa bawat hakbang, Boholano't Boholana, nagkakaisa sa sayawan! Karera, paligsahan, at mga kasiyahan, Sandugo Festival, ligaya'y walang hanggan! Sa likod ng bawat ngiti, kasaysayan ay nabubuhay, Intagbiliran City, sa'yong puso'y saya't tuwa, walang kamatayan!" Sandugo Festival in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, commemorates the historic blood compact or "Sandugo" between Spanish explorer Miguel López de Legazpi and Datu Sikatuna, the chieftain of Bohol, in 1565. The festival typically takes place every July and lasts for several days, featuring a series of cultural, historical, and entertainment events. Here's som...
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Saya sa Sangyaw!

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Ang Saya sa Sangyaw Festival!  Sangyaw Festival is a religious and socio-cultural event in the Philippines. It was revived in 2008 by the city government of Tacloban, Philippines. Sangyaw means "to herald news" in Waray language. Various festival-participants from different parts of the country participate in this tribal procession. ORIGIN The Sangyaw festival is religious in origin because it symbolizes a ritual of thanking Sto Nino for all the blessing he showered upon us. The Sangyaw means " To announce or herald a news" in the Waray dialect. It was made by Imelda Marcos in 1976 and was abolished by Cori Aquino on 1986. ACTIVITIES There are many activities that are observed during the Sangyaw festival and one of it is the parade of lights. The contingents of this parade are the barangays and participating schools. During the parade of lights, there are thousands of spectators in the streets. You can see colorful floats that are fully lighted. The costumes of the ...
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Tostado Festival

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Bantayan, Bantayan, ito na ang pagdiriwang, Tostado Festival , abangan ang saya't ligaya! Mula umaga hanggang gabi, sayaw at awit ang maririnig, Sa Bantayan, saya't tuwa'y walang hanggan, talaga namang totoo! May tostado sa kamay, diwa'y laging masaya, Sa pagpapakita ng tradisyon, tayo'y magkakasama. Ang lasa, ang kulay, ang musika'y nakakatuwa, Sa Tostado Festival, puso natin ay nagkakasama! Kaya't halina't samahan ang aming selebrasyon, Sa Bantayan, sa ilalim ng nag-uumapaw na sikat ng araw! Tostado Festival, tayo'y magtipon-tipon, Sa Bantayan, bawat sandali'y nagbibigay saya, tunay na wagas!" Bantayan Island is known for its Holy Week celebrations, particularly the Good Friday processions and the Semana Santa activities. These events often include religious processions, reenactments, and cultural performances. Additionally, Bantayan Island is famous for its stunning beaches and crystal-clear waters, making it a popular destination for bea...
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Buyogan Festival

Tara na at makisaya mga kaiBEEgan sa  Buyogan Festival ! Ang ganda ng kulturang Pilipino!! Makiisa sa pagsasaya at pagpapakita ng talento sa Buyogan Festival!! The Buyogan Festival in Abuyog, Leyte, is a vibrant and colorful celebration that honors the town's patron saint, St. Francis Xavier. The festival's name "Buyogan" comes from the local term for "bees," reflecting the beekeeping heritage of the region.  Buyogan Festival in Abuyog, Leyte, can be traced back to the town's deep connection with beekeeping and its patron saint, St. Francis Xavier. Here are some known facts about the Buyogan Festival: The word "Buyogan" comes from the local Waray dialect, specifically from the word "buyog," which means bee. This festival is named after the bee, which plays a significant role in the mythology and folklore of Abuyog.  According to local folklore, the Buyogan Festival is inspired by the legend of Diwata Buyog, a mythical goddess who tran...
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