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Colorful Festivals and Events in Masbate

 

 

 

 

 

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FESTIVALS IN MASBATE

 

There are a lot of fun times to see in Masbate, and if you are trying to find the best time to travel, you may want to travel during one of the Masbate festivals. The festivals offer a great way to learn more about the area and provide ways to join in on the fun celebrations held in the city. Read More:   http://www.world66.com/asia/south/philippines/masbate/festivals

 

Rodeo Masbateno

 

Photo from: https://boyplakwatsa.com/2016/02/23/rodeo-festival-2016-masbate-philippines/

 

Rodeo Festival is an annual event which takes place in Masbate City which showcases skills in livestock handling, such as lassoing, wrestling, and riding cattle. Also included in the event are a fair and exhibitions and trade of cattle and horses. The event has taken place every summer since 1993 in the province of Masbate, held every 12th to 17th of April,which is traditionally considered the “Cattle Country of the Philippines.”   Read More:   http://greedypeg.org/masbate/Rodeo-Festival.html

 

Corn Festival

 

Photo from: https://www.slideshare.net/genilynsia/region-5-masbate-city

 

There is no specific date for this celebration held in| San Ramon, Uson, Masbate, Philippines.
It is a harvest festival among Moncadistas in San Ramon, Uson. Famous for the people dancing on glowing embers. The celebration is a ritual for thanksgiving after the plentiful corn harvest.  Read More:  http://www.localphilippines.com/events/corn-festival

 

Lapay Bantigue Dance Festival

 

Photo from:   http://masbatecity.gov.ph/lapay-bantigue-dance-festival-2014-celebration/

 

Lapay Bantigue Dance Festival is celebrated annually during the City Anniversary on the 30th day of September. This event highlights the traditional folk dance created by “Lola Felisa” many years ago, when she imitated the graceful movement of the seagull (locally known as Lapay). The dance has evolved and is now recognized by the Cultural Center of the Philippines as one of the official folk dances of the country. This dance was also recognized during the Spanish Colonization. Read More: https://lapaybantiguefestival.weebly.com/history.html

 

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

Explore the Hidden Beauty of Masbate

Directions Going to Masbate

Top Tourist Attractions in Masbate

Colorful Festivals and Events in Masbate

Magnificent Beaches in Masbate

How to Have Fun in Masbate

Masbate Photo Gallery

Masbate Video Collection

 

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