Festival Of Cebu

Grand Champion Pasigarbo sa Sugbo 2011 Festival

Mayor Nicepuro Apura
V-Mayor Mario Patricio Barcenas
Festival Coordinator: Mercidita Apura
Artistic Director: Val Sandiego
Choreographer: Katheryn Estenzo

Video Courtesy: Skycable & SugboTV

 

Festivals

This is a list of traditional festivities:

Sinulog is a religious festival celebrated every third Sunday of January. The feast is held in honor of the patron saint, Señor Santo Niño de Cebú (Lord Holy Child of Cebu) and the arrival of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan in the Philippines. The Fiesta Señor (Festival Lord) converge a procession and take part in a mardigras parade.

Mantawi Festival are tribal dances and music held in Mandaue City.

Paskuhan is a Christmas celebration of songs held during the month of December.

Kadaugan sa Mactan is an re-enactment held in Punta Engaño, celebrated every April 27, to commemorate the historical Battle of Mactan between the soldiers of Datu Lapu-Lapu and Ferdinand Magellan.

Virgin of the Rule Fiesta is held to honor the patron saint of Lapu-Lapu City on November 20 to November 21 which includes social event, and traditions of the people, including feasting and a procession of the patron saint.

Kabanhawan Festival is a festival which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The festival is held in Minglanilla.

Semana Santa sa Bantayan is a religious tradition, accompanied by a celebration of the Semana Santa or Holy Week activities in Bantayan Island.

Fiesta sa Carcar is celebrated on November 24 to November 25 in honor of the town's patron, Saint Catherine of Alexandria. The town of Carcar is known for its old Spanish style houses. During the festivities, the residents invite their friends, relatives and town visitors into their homes to feast on traditional Cebuano cuisines.

Nuestra Señora de Regla Fiesta en ciudad de Lapu-Lapu is a festivity celebrated to honour the patron saint of Mactan Island on November 20 to November 21.

Tagbo Poro is celebrated every January in honor of the Santo Niño de Poro.

Tres de Abril is held every April 3, a celebration of the colonial resistance in the southern Philippines.

Siloy Festival is held every August 26 in the town of Alcoy.

Haladaya Festival is held in the town of Daanbatayan in honour of the chieftain Datu Daya.

Bakasi-Dinagat Festival is celebrated in the town of Cordova.

Pastores de Naga is a Christmas celebration held in the City of Naga.

Hinulawan Festival is a festival in Toledo.

Lapyahan Festival is a festival celebrated in cognizance with the municipality of San Remigio's festivities. It is named after the "lapyahan" meaning "shoreline". The festival is a combination of the town’s history and its tradition.

Kinsan Festival is held in the town of Aloguinsan every June 17. It is a festival held to promote the fish, "kinsan", a popular fish in the town.

Pasigarbo sa Sugbo Festival is celebrated in 2007. It features all the festivals of the cities and municipalities of Cebu.

Tostado Festival is celebrated in Santander.

Kagasangan Festival is celebrated in Moalboal.

Kinhason Festival is celebrated in Santa Fe.

Rosquillos Festival is celebrated in Liloan for its Rosquillos delicacy.

Hinulawan Festival is celebrated in Toledo City.

Karansa Festival is celebrated in Danao City.

Utanon Festival is celebrated in Dalaguete.

Sikoy Sikoy Festival is celebrated in San Fernando.

Palawod Festival is celebrated in Bantayan Island.

Ani Anihan Festival is celebrated in Tabuelan.

Soli Soli Festival is celebrated in San Francisco in the Camotes Islands.

Bonga Festival is celebrated in Sibonga.

Pamujuan Festival is celebrated in Pinamungahan.

Inasal Festival is celebrated in Talisay City.

Tubod Festival is celebrated in Tuburan.

Sinnanggiyaw Festival is celebrated in Dumanjug.

Kawayan Festival is celebrated in Alegria every 1st of December.