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Festivals and Celebrations in Philippines | Travel Information - Philippines
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Some of the interesting festivals and celebrations in Philippines are as follow:
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New Year's Day |
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Celebrated with great vigour and plenty of fireworks.
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Black Nazarene Procession |
Falls on 9 January.
The largest procession in the country, carries a life-size, blackwood statue of Jesus through the streets of Quiapo.
The Filipino version of Mardi Gras is the three-day
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Ati-Atihan |
Celebrated in Kalibo on Panay in the third week in January.
3 day celebration.
The Filipino version of Mardi Gras.
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Good Friday |
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Must visit : San Fernando and Antipolo, near Manila.
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Flores de Mayo |
Falls in May.
Held in honour of the Virgin Mary.
Must see : processions at major cities.
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Independence Day |
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Celebrated on 12 June with military parades.
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Disclaimer:
Information provided above are provided as it is. While efforts have been made to ensure information reflected above are accurate, we do not
guarantee the accuracy of the data above. Please refer to the country's official guide if you wish to have the latest and most up to date
information on Philippines.
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