This week’s festivals
Ani Festival
A celebration of harvest in the town of Dingras, known as the rice granary of Ilocos Norte province. Locals honor the work of farmers in different festivities such as an agro-industrial fair, indigenous dance parade, a choir competition, staging of “Komedya Ilokana” and a food festival.
March 16
Kapaw Festival
The town of Basay, the fishing capital of Negros Oriental province, showcases its abundant catch of fish in a series of festivities. The importance of marine conservation is also highlighted in the festival.
March 17 to 19
Article continues after this advertisementSulyog Festival
Article continues after this advertisementA portmanteau of “suli,” a Mangyan term for banana, and “niyog” or coconut, Sulyog is a festival in the town of Bongabong in Oriental Mindoro province. Performers in a street dance enact the process of harvesting, sorting and offering of coconut and bananas.
Compiled by Kathleen de Villa, Inquirer Research
Sources: Inquirer Archives, DOT, Official Calendar of the Republic, gov.ph, ilocosnorte.gov.ph, ormindoro.gov.ph
