FESTIVITIES

IN THE PHILIPPINES
Prepared by: BSHM 3G -Group 1
 WHAT IS FESTIVAL ?
 AN ORGANIZED SET OF SPECIAL
EVENTS, SUCH AS MUSICAL
PERFORMANCES OR PLAYS,
USUALLY HAPPENING IN ONE
PLACE, OR A SPECIAL DAY OR
PERIOD, USUALLY IN MEMORY OF
A RELIGIOUS EVENT, WITH ITS
OWN SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, FOOD,
OR CEREMONIES:
THE FAMOUS FESTIVALS
IN THE PHILIPPINES

1. Ati-Atihan Festival
2. Panagbenga Festival
3. Moriones Festival
4. Pahiyas Festival
5. Dinagyang Festival
6. Kadayawan Festival
7. MassKara Festival
8. Giant Lantern Festival
 1.ATI-ATIHAN FESTIVAL
► T HE AT I - AT I H A N F E S T I VA L I S K N O W N
A S T HE G R A N D FAT H E R O F F E S T I VA L S I N
T H E P H I L I P P I N E S S I N CE I T ' S T H E
C E L E B R AT I O N T HAT S TA RT E D M A N Y
F E S T I VA L S I N T H E C O U NT RY. T HI S
F E S T I VA L I N A K L A N I S A L S O O NE O F T H E
OLDEST AND IS KNOWN AS THE BEST
A N D T HE B I G G E S T M A R D I G R A S I N T H E
PHILIPPINES.
► T HI S G R A N D F E S T I VA L L A S T S F O R A
W H O L E W E E K , O F T E N S TA RT I N G I T S
P E A K D U R I N G T H E T H I R D S U N D AY O F
T H E M O N T H O F J A N U A RY. WI T H
A C T I V I T I E S S E T F R O M S U N RI S E TO
S U NS E T, P E O P L E PA R A D E O N T H E
S T R E E T S W I T H C O L O R F U L PA I N T S O N
T H E I R FA C E S A N D W E A R I N G
I ND I G E N O US C O S T U M E S .
► T HE H I G H L I G H T S O F T H E AT I - AT I H A N
F E S T I VA L A R E T H E T R I B A L D A N C E S , T H E
B O O M I N G D R UM B E AT S , T H E L O U D
C H A N T S , A N D T H E C AT H O L I C R I T U A L S ,
W H I C H W I L L S U R E LY M A K E A N Y V I S I TO R
D A NC E T H E I R HE A RT O UT.
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 GRILLED BANGUS
THE ONE THEY MO ST EAT OR CO OK IS
GRILLED BANGUS. THEY USUALLY EAT THE
TRADITONAL. THE EAT WITH THE HANDS, IN
TAGALOG IT MEANS "MAG-KAMAY". THEY
EAT ON BANANA LEAVES OR KNOW AS
BOODLE-BOO DLE FIGHT.

 INUBARANG MANOK
This dish is called Inubarang Manok and is a signature
dish in Aklan. It is a simple recipe consisting of chicken
simmered in coconut milk, along with a few spices. The
traditional dish is made with banana bud, but outside of
the Philippines, this ingredient might be difficult to find.
But no worries, for this recipe, I used banana pith which
is the fibrous tissue lining the banana peel. All you need
to do is scrape the peel of the banana with a knife or
spoon.
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 BINAKOE
(CHICKEN COOKED
IN COCONUT MILK)

 LATIK
(a dessert made from
glutinous rice,
coconut, and sugar).
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 FISH KINILAW
KINILAW NA TANIGUE OR
KILAWING TANIGUE IS A TYPE
OF FILIPINO FISH CEVICHE
WHEREIN WAHOO FISH FILLET
IS CUT INTO CUBES AND
CURED IN A MIXTURE OF
CALAMANSI JUICE, FRESH
GINGER, ONION, CHILI, AND
SEASONINGS.
 2. Panagbenga Festival

 PANAGBENGA OR THE SEASON OF

BLOOMING IS ONE OF THE
LONGEST PHILIPPINE FESTIVALS,
OBSERVED DURING THE ENTIRE
MONTH OF FEBRUARY IN BAGUIO.

THIS FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS THE

BOUNTIFUL BLOOMING OF THE
FLOWERS AND PAY TRIBUTE TO
THE CITY OVERCOMING THE
DEVASTATING1990 LUZON
EARTHQUAKE.

DURING THE FESTIVAL, EXPECT

BEAUTIFUL PARADES OF FLOATS
MADE FROM DIFFERENT FLOW ERS
PARADING THROUGHOUT THE
CITY. THEY'RE USUALLY
FOLLOWED BY CHILDREN AND
ADULTS A DORNED WITH
FLOWERS.
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 S T R AW B E R RY TA H O
THEY ARE PEDDLED ON THE STREET IN THE SAME
TA H O M E TA L C O N TA I N E R S B A L A N C E D O N B A M B O O
P O L E S O N V E N D O R ’ S S H O U L D E R . T H E TA H O I S T H E
S A M E WA R M W H I T E B E A N C U R D W I T H S O F T S A G O
( TA P I O C A B A L L S ) B U T F L AV O R E D W I T H F R E S H
S T R AW B E R RY S Y R U P I N S T E A D O F T H E U S U A L A R N I B A L
( C A R A M E L ) . T H E R E I S N O T H I N G M O R E C O M F O RT I N G
T H A N A S I P O F WA R M TA H O W I T H T H E TA S T E A N D A R O M A
O F B A G U I O W H I L E E N J O Y I N G T H E C O L D W E AT H E R
S T R O L L I N G B U R H A M PA R K O R S E E I N G T H E
M A G N I F I C E N T V I E W AT M I N E S V I E W PA R K .

 Lechon.
Lechon is a pork dish in several regions of the
world, most specifically Spain and its former colonial
possessions throughout the world. The word lechon
originated from the Spanish term lechón; that refers to
a suckling pig that is roasted. Lechón is a popular
food in the Philippines. The dish features a whole
roasted pig cooked over charcoal. Additionally, it is a
national dish of the Philippines.
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 S U ND O T K U L A N G O T
T H I S I S A N O T H E R B A G U I O FA M O U S D E L I C A C Y. T H E N A M E
MIGHT BE A TURN OFF IN PINOY LANGUAGE BUT THE
S W E E T D E L I C A C Y I S A M U S T T RY W H E N Y O U ’ R E I N
B A G U I O . S U N D O T K U L A N G O T I S A M I N I AT U R E V E R S I O N
O F T H E C A L A M AY. T H E R E G U L A R C A L A M AY I S O F F
C O U R S E PA C K E D I N A C O C O N U T S H E L L B U T S U N D O T
K U L A N G O T U S E S S M A L L S H E L L S T H AT L O O K S L I K E
M I N I AT U R E C O C O N U T S H E L L S I N S T E A D . I N S I D E I S T H E
S A M E S W E E T C A L A M AY T H AT I S M A D E U P G L U T I N O U S
R I C E . T H E S H E L L S A R E S O S M A L L T H AT Y O U N E E D TO
U S E T H E F I N G E R TO D I G O U T T H E C A L A M AY T H U S T H E
NAME SUNDOT KULANGOT (POKE BOOGER OR SNOT).

 GARLIC BUTTERED CHICKEN

In our hometown Baguio City, it is very popular
and always being ordered in Good Taste
restaurant. In fact it's one of hubby's favorite.
It's very much different from the Indian Buttered
Chicken. This recipe definitely satisfied our
cravings! Awesomely delicious!
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 SHAWARMA STRAWBERRY
DIFFERENT FROM THE USUAL ONES
THAT WE NOW ASIDE FROM THE FACT
THAT IT HAS REAL STRAWBERRIES?
HOW IS IT MADE? MR. SUBIDO SAYS
THE SECRET (WELL NOT REALLY A
SECRET NOW) IS THAT HE MARINADES
THE BEEF WITH BLENDED FRESH
STRAWBERRY FRUITS. THIS IS THE
REASON WHY THE BEEF IS SORT OF
PINKISH.
AND BECAUSE OUR CHEF WANTS MAKE
THE PRODUCT OWN UP TO ITS NAME,
THE PITA BREAD THEY HAVE IS ALSO
STRAWBERRY FLAVO RED. O NE THING
MORE, THE SAUCE THEY PUT TO TASTE IS
ALSO MADE OF STRAWBERRY TO O. WOW,
THERE ARE TOO MUCH STRAWBERRY
ELEMENTS IN A SINGLE ROLL OF
SHAWARMA!
 3.Moriones Festival
 MORIONES FESTIVAL
T H E O R I G IN O F M O R I O N E S F E ST IVA L DAT E S BA C K TO 1 8 0 7 W H E N T H E PA R IS H P R I EST O F
M O G P O G TOW N , FAT H E R D I O N IS I O SA N T I A G O, O R G A N I Z E D I T F O R T H E F I R ST T I M E . T H E
M O R I O N ES F ES T I VA L TAG A LO G I S H E L D E V E RY H O LY W E E K , F RO M H O LY M O N DAY TO
EA S T E R S U N DAY.

T H E P E N IT E N T S W EA R M O R I O N E S F E ST IVA L CO ST U M E CO M P O S E D O F M A S K S A N D
CO S T U M ES S I M I LA R TO T H O S E WO R N BY T H E R O M A N S O L D I E RS A S A WAY O F ATO N E M E N T
F O R T H E I R S I N S CO M M I T T E D O R F O R OT H E R S I M I L A R R EA S O N S . T H E P E N I T E N TS RO A M
A RO U N D T H E TOW N FO R T H E DAY T H RO U G H O U T T H E W E E K .

T H E M O R I O N E S F EST I VA L I S A R E- E N A C T M E N T O F T H E B I B L I C A L S TO R Y O F A RO M A N
S O L D I E R W H O S E O N E E Y E WA S B L I N D N A M E D LO N G IN U S .

B E F O R E T H E B O DY O F J E S U S WA S TA K E N D OW N F R O M T H E C R O S S , LO N G I N U S T H R U S T E D A
S P EA R O N H I S S I D E A N D A D RO P O F B LO O D S P U RT E D I N T H E B L I N D E Y E O F LO N G I N U S ,
M I R A C U LO U S LY C U R I N G H I M O F H I S B L I N D N E S S .

LO N G I N U S H EA D E D A G RO U P O F S O L D I E R S D E TA IL E D TO G UA R D T H E H O LY S E P U LC H E R
W H E R E T H E B O DY O F C H R I S T WA S B U R I E D. H E W I T N E S S E D T H E R ES U R R EC T I O N O F C H R I ST
O N T H E T H I R D DAY A N D R U S H E D TO S P R EA D T H E N E W S TO T H E S C R IB ES A N D P H A R I S E ES
A N D S H O U T E D A RO U N D T H E TOW N W H AT H E W IT N ES S E D. B EC AU S E O F T H E I N FO R M AT I O N
A B O U T C H R IS T T H AT H E WA S S P R EA D I N G , T H E C H IE F P R I EST O R D E R E D A M A N H U N T TO K I L L
H I M . LO N G I N U S VO LU N TA R I LY S U R R E N D E R E D B U T B E F O R E H E WA S B E H E A D E D, H E TO L D
H I S C A P TO RS T H AT T H E B LO O D O F J E S U S C U R E D H IS B L I N D E Y E A N D B R AV E LY S W O R E O F
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 ARROWROOT COOKIES (URARO)

A R RO W R O O T C O O K I E S O R P O P U L A R LY
K N O W N A S U R A R O , A RE T H E NU M B E R O N E
PA S A L U B O N G F O O D I N M A RI N D U Q U E Y O U
C A N B U Y F O R Y O UR L O V E D O N E S AT H O M E .
I T ’ S A L S O T H E N U M B E R O N E S N A C K TO B U Y
TO E AT W H E N T R AV E L I N G O R E X P L O R I N G
T HE I S L A N D P R O V I N CE .
A R RO W R O O T C O O K I E S , O R A S T H E
M A R I N DU Q U E Ñ O S C A L L I T, A R U R U T, A R E
D RY, P O W D E RY, B I T E - S I Z E D F L O W E R-
S H A P E D C O O K I E S M A DE F RO M A R R O W R O O T
F L O U R. T R AV E L E R S C A N B U Y T HE S E
C O O K I E S I N PA C K A G E S . L O C A L S O F T E N
P O I N T TO R E J A N O ’ S B A K E R I E S A S H AV I NG
T HE B E S T A R R O W R O O T C O O K I E S I N
M A R I N DU Q U E .
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 MANAKLA
M A R I N DU Q U E C U I S I N E I S A H AV E N F O R S E A F O O D
L O V E RS . M A N A K L A I S T H E L O C A L M A RI N D U Q U E
W O R D F O R C RAY F I S H , A N D I T ’ S A VA R I E T Y O F
C R AY F I S H E S P E C I A L LY P O P U L A R I N M A R I N DU Q U E ,
A N D I S R E G UL A R LY U S E D A S A P R O T E I N F O R
E V E RY T Y P E O F RE C I P E Y O U C A N T H I N K O F. I N
S E A S I D E B A R S A N D R E S TA U R A NT S , M A N A K L A I S
P O P UL A R LY C O O K E D I N P UL U TA N R E C I P E S O R
BEER/ALCOHOL SNACKS.

 MIKKI
The province of Marinduque is noted to produce some of the
best Miki noodles in the Philippines. Miki noodles are made up
of egg flour and are similar in size to the typical pancit
noodles. Miki pancit in Marinduque is a must-try.
Locals in Marinduque point out Ka Charing, also known as
Rosario Pareño, an 83-year old mother of three who operates
a small Miki noodle-making factory in her home. Her freshly-
made Miki noodles are highly sought after by the cooks in
Marinduque.
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 ADOBO SA GATA
M A R I ND U Q U E Ñ O S H O L D S A S P E CI A L P L A C E I N T H E I R
H E A RT S F O R A D O B O S A G ATA . A D O B O I S T H E
P H I L I P P I NE S ’ U N O F F I CI A L N AT I O N A L D I S H , B UT A D O B O
S A G ATA I S M A R I N DU Q UE ’ S V E R S I O N O F A D O B O T H AT
T H E Y CA L L T HE I R O W N .

N AT I V E C H I C K E N I S U S E D T H E N M A R I NAT E D A N D
R E DU C E D I N T H E T Y P I C A L A D O B O M A RI N A D E R E C I P E
E X C E P T W I T H C O C O N U T M I L K . M A R I N D UQ U E Ñ O S A L S O
A D DS S L I C E S O F G R E E N PA PAYA A ND A DA S H O F
T U R M E R I C TO T U R N I T Y E L L O W I N C O L O R .
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 LAING OR PINASO NA GABI
THERE ARE LOADS OF LAING RECIPES AUTHENTIC TO THE
DIFFERENT REGIONS OF THE PHILIPPINES. IN MARINDUQUE,
T H E Y H AV E T H E I R O W N N AT I V E L A I N G R E C I P E O R W H AT
THEY ALSO CALL PINASO NA GABI. MARINDUQUE’S
D E L I C I O U S N AT I V E L A I N G R E C I P E U S E S B O T H G A B I ( A L S O
K N O W N A S TA R O ) L E AV E S A N D R O O T S . T H E S E I N G R E D I E N T S
ARE COOKED WITH COCONUT MILK.
T O G I V E T H E D I S H TA S T I E R F L AV O R S , S H R I M P PA S T E O R
BAGOONG IS ALSO MIXED IN THE DISH. FOR AN ADDED
H I G H L I G H T, D R I E D F I S H O R D I L I S I S S P R I N K L E D O N T O P.

 SINALUDSOD
Sinaludsod, which shouldn’t be mistaken for saludsod, is
another native version of pancake from Marinduque.
Sinaludsod is best described as a rice flour pancake and
is regularly sold at food stands along with other kakanins
in the island province’s markets.
Other recipes of sinaludsod incorporate cassava, butter,
and coconut meat. The butter is pan-fried as is, flattened,
and served.
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 D U R I N G T H E M O N T H O F M AY, L U C B A N S H O W C A S E S A
U N I Q U E HA RV E S T F E S T I VA L A L S O K N O W N A S T HE
PA HI YA S F E S T I VA L .

L O C A L S D E CO R AT E T H E I R H O M E S I N L I V E LY A ND
V I B R A NT C O L O R S . FA R M P R O D U CE L I K E H A ND I C R A F T S ,
F RU I T S , V E G E TA B L E S , A N D K I P I N G ( R I C E WA F E R S ) A R E
H A NG I N G A R O U N D T H E H O U S E S A S D E C O R AT I O N S .
P E O P L E A L S O B R I N G T HE I R O W N B A S K E T S A ND P I C K
T HE F RE S H P R O D UC E - F R E E O F C H A R G E !
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 PA N C I T H A B H A B  PINAIS
IS MADE WITH THE LOCAL Seafood takes the stage with
LUCBAN MIKI NOODLES, pinais, another Quezon Province
WHICH IS A DRIED FLOUR. IT
delicacy you wouldn’t want to miss.
S O M E H O W R E S E M B L E S T H AT
O F PA NC I T C A NTO N , B U T Freshwater shrimps are abundant in
THIS ONE HAS A SOFTER the area, so this native delicacy is a
B I T E TO I T. TO M A K E T H E popular dish for many locals.
D I S H M O R E F L AV O R F U L , Cooked in coconut milk, the shrimp
PA N C I T H A B H A B I S is wrapped in banana leaves,
G A R N I S HE D W I T H C A R R O T S , steamed, and grilled, giving it a
C H AY O T E , P E CH AY, A N D
smoky flavor. It’s the perfect pair for
P O R K . I T ’ S US U A L LY
D R I Z Z L E D W I T H V I N E G A R TO
rice with its creamy and flavorful
G E T T H AT TA NG Y F L AV O R . sauce.
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 HARDINERA
H A R D I N E R A , O R L U C B A N H A R D I N E R A , I S A F I E S TA FAV O R I T E
A M O N G T H E L O C A L S O F Q U E Z O N . T H I S S TA R D I S H C A N B E
C L A S S I F I E D A S A M E AT L O A F, O N LY T H AT T H I S O N E I S M A D E
W I T H L O T S O F F L AV O R S C O M B I N E D T O C R E AT E A B E A U T I F U L
AND DELICIOUS DISH PERFECT FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS.
HARDINERA CONSISTS OF PORK GINILING STEWED IN MENUDO
S A U C E , C O M B I N E D W I T H F L AV O R F U L I N G R E D I E N T S S U C H A S
LIVER SPREAD, PEPPER, PINEAPPLE CHUNKS, BOILED EGGS,
RA IS IN, AND CHEES E . IT’S SE RVE D US ING A LLANERA, A
C O N TA I N E R M O R E C O M M O N LY U S E D I N L E C H E F L A N S . A B I T E
O F H A R D I N E R A G I V E S Y O U A F L AV O R - PA C K E D M E A L T H AT C A N
B E E AT E N E I T H E R H O T O R C O L D .
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 LUCBAN LONGGANISA
O N E O F T H E F I R S T F O O D S T H AT
COME TO MIND WHEN PEOPLE
HEAR OF QUEZON PROVINCE
WOULD BE LUCBAN LONGGANISA.
THOUGH MANY OTHER PROVINCES
AROUND THE PHILIPPINES OFFER
THEIR OWN VERSION OF
L O N G G A N I S A , L U C B A N ’ S TA K E O N
IT IS VE RY DIS TINCT DUE TO ITS
G A R L I C K Y A N D S O U R F L AV O R .
 Budin
Budin is made with fresh cassava,
cheese, coconut milk, egg, and
sugar. It’s the perfect panghimagas
(dessert) to pair with coffee at the
end of a sumptuous meal. This
cassava cake is usually sliced
triangularly like a pizza, making it
easy to eat as a snack even when
on the go! If you’re a fan of sweet,
filling snacks, you’ve got to try one.
 5. Dinagyang Festival

 THE PEOPLE OF ILOILO TAKE STREET DANCING

TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL DURING THE DINAGYANG
FESTIVAL.

THE WHOLE CITY OF ILOILO TRANSFORMS INTO A

HUGE STREET PARTY COMPLETE WITH BANDS IN
EVERY CORNER AND STREET PERFORMERS.
MOUTHWATERING AND OVERFLOWING LOCAL
DELICACIES AND DRINKS ARE SERVED WHILE
WATCHING THE PERFORMANCES. TOWNS AND
SCHOOLS ALSO COMPETE AGAINST EACH OTHER
ON A STREET DANCING CONTEST.
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 KBL KADYOS, BABOY,

 Bitso-bitso
LANGKA
KADYOS, BABOY, LANGKA IS THE What is bitso-bitso? Also
ULTIMATE FAVORITE DISH OF spelled/called bichu-
MOST ILONGGOS. IT IS ALSO ONE
OF THE MOST MISSED NATIVE bichu or bitsu-bitsu, this
DISHES AS KADYOS AND THE native delicacy is made
S OU R I N G I N G R E D I E N T , B A T W A N ,
ARE HARD TO FIND WHEN
with fried rice flour dough
O U T S I D E O F T H E I L ON G G O then coated with coconut
REGION. BASICALLY, IT IS cream and muscovado
BOILED/STEWED PORK DISH
O W I N G I T S " D E L I C I OU S N E S S " T O sugar syrup. Its like a
THE COMBINATION OF THE SOFT combination of making
AND TENDER PORK, THE TAMED
S OU R N E S S O F B A T W A N A N D T H E palitaw and banacue.
MALINAMNAM NA SABAW.
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 BAYE-BAYE LOAF
M Y S U DD E N CR AV I N G F O R T H I S
I L O N G G O N AT I V E D E L I CA C Y HA D M E
C O N TA C T M Y " S UK I " B AY E - B AY E
M A K E R - D ' O R I G I N A L J A S P E B AY E -
B AY E B A S E D I N B R G Y. C A B U G A O S U R
I N S A N TA B A R B A R A , I L O I L O . B AY E -
B AY E I S A N I L O N G G O FAV O RI T E
N AT I V E S N A C K US U A L LY M A DE W I T H
G R O U N D TO A S T E D RI C E A K A P I N I P I G ,
C O C O N U T M E AT A N D W H I T E S UG A R .

 Easy Century Tuna Recipes

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