In honor of St. John the Baptist, Camiguinons celebrate the San Juan sa Hibok Hibok Festival every 24^th day of June. St. John the Baptist baptized the people by immersing their heads in the water, in preparation for the coming of Jesus Christ. Various fun-filled activities are lined up to commemorate the celebration such as the fluvial parade, extreme challenge, water sports, different sporting events, body building contest and the search for the yearly Mr. and Ms. Hibok-Hibokan. Read More: http://whatshappening.com.ph/event/hibok-hibok-festival/

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The island-province of Camiguin celebrates one of the biggest and oldest tradition where people gather for picnic and games at the beach in honor to the feast of St. John the Baptist held every 24th of June which usually takes place in Lagundi Beach in Mambajao town.

A fluvial procession highlighted the festivity—locals splashed colorful decorations on their pump boats as they go around the coast for the religious ritual.

It’s the only feast in the province that everybody partakes, locals await for this year after year, leaving almost every shore occupied with families enjoying the water and food they bring along to partake with family and friends. Read More: https://www.mindanaotours.com/san-juan-sa-hibok-hibok-festival/

HIBOK-HIBOK FESTIVAL

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The fun never stops! Enjoy San Juan sa Hibok-Hibok Festival on June 23-24 here in the island-province. The event will be highlighted with a fluvial procession in honor of St. John the Baptist. Fisher folks will trot their beautifully decorated boats along the shore, while locals likewise fill the coastlines, all set for a day’s picnic.

In festivities such as this, one will never miss to enjoy water sports, shower parties and good food. At the end of the day, one beautiful miss, a true pure-blood Camiguingnon, will take on the crown of Ms. Hibok-Hibokan.

For residents here, the celebration is always special and awaited. This is the only time of the year where every family goes to the nearest beach and while away time until late afternoon. A tradition every child looks forward year after year. Read More: https://camiguinnews.wordpress.com/tag/san-juan-festival/