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SINULOG
Celebrated every 3rd Sunday of January, is Cebu's biggest and
most popular. The feast is in honor of the holy image Senor Santo
Nino de Cebu. Fiesta Senor as it widely known, is the most celebrated
among Cebu's festivals where people converge along the route of
a grand solemn procession and partake in the gaiety amidst a mardigras
parade immersed in vivid colors and the constant drums of the
Pit Senor
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PASKUHAN
A Christmas celebration of songs and lantern making held during
the month of December spread good cheers to local residents and
visitors alike.
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KADAUGAN SA MACTAN
A one day re-enactment celebrated with pomp and pageantry every
27th of April to commemorate the historic Battle of Mactan between
the forces of Lapulapu and Magellan.
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VIRGIN OF THE RULE FIESTA
Held to honor the patroness of Opon on Nov. 20-21, this religious
and social event reveals the deep religious faith of the people
and the penchant for merry making. A food fair, a procession and
a coronation of the Fiesta Queen highlight the festivity.
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SEMANA SANTA SA BANTAYAN
A unique mixture of solemn religious rites and local celebration
highlights the Holy Week activities in Bantayan Island. The normally
quiet island is visited by relatives and friends of the residents,
as well as tourists to experience the scenic rites and to cool
off the summer heat in the beautiful white sandy beaches and clear
tropical waters.
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FIESTA SA CARCAR
Is celebrated on November 24-25 in honor of the town's patron.
St. Catherine of Alexandria Carcar town is noted for Its old Spanish
style houses in the quiet countryside setting. During fiestas,
the residents would invite friends, relatives and town visitors
into their homes to taste popular local delicacies. A lively and
enjoyable event.
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NUESTRA SEÑORA DE REGLA
FIESTA
Lapulapu City - Held to honor the patroness of Opon on November
20-21, this religious and social event reveals faith of the people
and the penchant for merry making. A food fair, carnival, procession
and a coronation of the Fiesta Queen highlight the festivity.
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TAGBO
Poro, Cebu - Celebrated every January in honor of Patron Santo
Niño de Poro. Beloved memoir of a living past, Tagbo is
the cornerstone from which this great municipality has sprung.
Rich in cultural heritage and deep in spiritual values, Tagbo
is a very significant event preluding the birth of a town every
dear to the hearts of her sons and daughters.
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SANAYON
Agro-tourism festival in the southern towns of the second district
about 100 kms. from the city. A month-long activity to spread
out tourism to the coutryside.
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TRES DE ABRIL CELEBRATION
Celebrated every 3rd of April in commemoration of the Spanish
resistance in the south. This historic battle under Leon Kilat's
leadership gave Cebu the glory of being the first major island
outside Luzon to oppose Spanish dominance.
