FESTIVALS

Magayon Festival

Month of May, Albay
 

     It relives the origin of Mayon Volcano. The festival features sports and cultural events and trade fairs. The focus of the event is the stage reenactment of the tragic love story of the legend of Daragang Magayon and Panganoron whose fatal deaths gave birth to the volcano. Legend has it that Magayon’s grave became Mayon while the clouds kissing her is Panganoron. 

           □ Magayon Festival 2006 Calendar of Events
 

Ibalong Festival

2^nd week of October Legazpi City
 

     A week-long festivity recounting the brave exploits of the heroes of Ibalong or prehistoric Bicol. The festival is highlighted by a street parade recreating the classic battles between heroes and beasts of Ibalong.

           □ Ibalong Epic
 

Tabak Festival

Last week of March Tabaco City

     A week-long activity held in time with the City’s Foundation Anniversary. Street presentation depicting the city’s legend, trade fairs of the growing cutlery industry, woodcraft and pili, colorful parades and the Mutya ng Tabak Search highlights the event.

           □ Tabak Festival 2005 Roster of Activities
 

Sarung Banggi Festival

May 18-25   Sto. Domingo

     An annual fun-filled eight-day summer festivity immortalizing the timeless love song Sarung Banggi, and a tribute to its composer, Potenciano V. Gregorio. The Sarung Banggi festival showcases a variety of cultural and religious activities. The entire colorful performance is shown at nighttime when the street parade routes are brightly lighted with large torches. The whole town becomes a true picture of rural life with the multitude of people occupying the streets to watch and join the nighttime merriment.

           □ Sarung Banggi Festival 2005 Schedule of Activities
 

PILGRIMAGE TO JOROAN

3rd Saturday of August, Tiwi

     This yearly pilgrimage to Nuestra Señora de Salvacion, the patroness of Albay, is highlighted by a maritime procession and a concelebrated Mass on the shores of Sogod Beach. Thousands of pilgrims from different places flock to pay homage to the Marian image

KATALINGKASAN FESTIVAL

2^nd week of July, Libon
 

     The festivity retraces the valiant story of the virgins of the town who worked hard in making Libon as one of the earliest settlements in Albay. Featured activities are trade fairs, shows, and street dancing.
 

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