Festival and Events

When in Bohol, revel with the locals and share their passion for merrymaking. Take part of the colorful festivals all over the island – experience the array of celebrations and their own version of a Mardi Gras parade that will let you indulge in the sight of bright, cheerful hues, and dance with the constant beating of drums and other local instruments.

Tigum Bol-anon sa Tibuok Kalibutan or TBTK

This summons all Boholanos from all over the world to gather and the name for such a grand event. This annual gathering of the locals coincides with the Sandugo Celebration in July.

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Bohol Fiestas

Like in other Philippine provinces, a fiesta is a hallmark of Bohol, celebrated by a town or a barrio each day for the whole month of May in honor of its patron saint. Characterized by an abundance of food and merriment, this is also the time for family reunions when…

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Suroy sa Musikero

A yearly tradition held by local musicians of Loboc from 25th of December to 2nd of February, Suroy sa Musikero is celebrated to elevate the spirit of Christmas as well as to entertain the people. It has been practiced for decades in celebration of the 40 days after Christ’s birth…

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SidlaKasilak or Festival of Lights

This annual festival of lights honors the “Birhen sa Kasilak” (Our Lady of Light), patroness of Loon. It also expresses the enduring qualities of the town. The Visayan words “sidlak” (rise) and “silak” (shine) best describe the character of Loonanons as they conquer life’s adversities and make the best out…

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Sambat Mascara y Regatta Festival

The festival is celebrated every 1st Saturday of December in honor of Loay town’s second patron, St. Francis Xavier. Colorful activities are lined up, like the agro-industrial fair, group masked street dancing, drum and bugle competition, boat racing along the river, and many more. The event is highlighted by a…

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Pandayan Festival

The Pandayan Festival is held at Barangay Lonoy, Jagna to celebrate the canonical erection or the parochial anniversary of St. Joseph the Worker Parish. All eight upland barangays of Jagna which is under the parochial jurisdiction of the Parish participates in the activities. Activities include a nine-day novena in honor…

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Pana-ad sa Loboc

In observance of the Semana Santa or Holy Week, the Lobocanons read the “Pasyon” and do a penitential procession through the way of the cross that culminates at “Cruz Daku,” a huge cross 80 feet in height which is on top of the highest hill of Loboc where one can…

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Katigbawan Festival

What distinguishes Catigbian from other towns is its annual festival, the Katigbawan. A week-long festival comprising various activities like carabao-racing, hog-catching, agro-air, motorcross and a search for Miss Katigbawan. This affair happens only in June.

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Hudyaka sa Panglao

The Hudyaka sa Panglao takes place on August 28th every year in the grounds of its parish church. The ten barangays of the municipality compete fiercely with each other to see which is the best of the best. Its own dance festival brings back ex-Panglao residents from all over the…

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Sinu-og Estokada Festival

The Sinu-og Estokada Festival of the Municipality of Jagna is held every 29th of September. The festival portrays the victory of the Christian militia over the marauding pirates and likewise depicts the celestial conflict of good and evil. Estokada means fencing or fighting with bladed instruments. The fencing movements were…

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