Planning a trip? Those who love to travel know the essence of all travel is about you and your enjoyment. Travelers know that the destination is a major part in planning a trip, experiencing and delving deeper into an unfamiliar place, people and culture is paramount. Expand your horizons and set your sight to the Philippines, an off the beaten path travel site! An undiscovered paradise made of thousands of islands and white sand beaches all around! A tiny dot in the map of the world, and yet a haven for travelers, backpackers, retirees and even passersby. It offers awesome tourist attractions, magnificent beaches, hot spring resorts, colorful festivals, hundreds of scenic spots and world-class hotels and facilities. Not to mention the tropical climate, the affordable prices as well as the friendly and hospitable, English-speaking people! You will be glad you came, and we’re sure, you WILL come back for more FUN in the Philippines!

 

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

 

Kalbaryo (Calvary)

 

Photo from: http://calolbon.blogspot.com/p/festivals.html

Kalbaryo or Calvary, commonly staged during Holy Week, is a reenactment of the passion of Christ’s way of the cross annually celebrated in the Municipality of San Andres during Holy Wednesday and Good Friday.

 

Kagharong

 

Photo from: http://calolbon.blogspot.com/p/festivals.html

 

A folk-religious related activity depicting a Christmas tradition. The activity centers on the re-enactment of the plight of St. Joseph and Virgin Mary, in their search for a place to stay overnight in the town of Bethlehem. They reenact through singing. It is held from December 16 to December 25. – Read More: http://localphilippines.com/events/kagharong

 

Pantomina

 

Photo from: https://bcl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pantomina

 

Pantomina is Spanish for pantomime, movements imitating the courtship movements of the rooster and the hen. – From: http://experiencecatanduanes.blogspot.com/2008/09/pantomina-lyric-and-music.html

Pantomina is a native dance, popular on occasions of importance and mostly practiced in rural areas. It is a dance interpretation (pantomime) of a rooster courting a hen.

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Catanduanes, Typhoon and Crab Capital of the Philippines

Interesting Places to Visit in Catanduanes

Colorful Festivals and Events to Watch in Catanduanes

Let’s Have Fun in Catanduanes

Catanduanes Video Collection

Catanduanes Photo Gallery