SANDUGO FESTIVAL

 

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Sandugo Festival is a month-long celebration held every July in the island of Bohol. This commemorates the “Treaty of Friendship” symbolized by the historic blood compact between Boholano chieftain Datu Sikatuna and Spanish General Miguel López de Legazpi in 1565.

This particular pact is considered the first international treaty of friendship, prompting the Philippine Government to establish the Orders of Sikatuna, a presidential decoration conferred upon diplomats. Read More: http://www.thetummytraveler.ph/2015/08/03/sandugo-festival-2015-bohol/

 

Photo from:  https://visit-bohol.blogspot.com/2012/03/sandugo-or-blood-compact-shrine.html

 

The Sandugo Festival is a historical event that takes place yearly in the island of Bohol. Otherwise known as the Bohol Sandugo Celebration or the Blood Compact Commemoration, this festival commemorates the treaty of friendship of Miguel Lopez de Legaspi and Datu Sikatuna; two people of different race and creed. Captain General Miguel Lopez de Legaspi led the expedition that represented the King of Spain and Datu Sikatuna was a native Boholano chieftain. Read more:  https://www.bohol-philippines.com/sandugo-festival.html

 

Photo from:  https://www.boholchronicle.com.ph/2019/07/21/bohol-day-and-sandugo-festival-kiwag-celebrations/

 

The Sandugo or Blood Compact Shrine monument found in Bo-ol district of Tagbilaran City is a landmark at the site of the first international treaty of friendship between Spaniards and Filipinos. Behind the monument is a magnificent view of Bohol Sea.

The Sandugo was a blood compact, performed in Bohol between the Spanish explorer Miguel López de Legazpi and Datu Sikatuna, the chieftain of Bohol, on March 16, 1565, to seal their friendship as part of the tribal tradition. This is considered as the first treaty of friendship between the Spaniards and Filipinos. “Sandugo” is a Visayan word which means “one blood”.  Read more:  https://visit-bohol.blogspot.com/2012/03/sandugo-or-blood-compact-shrine.html

 

 

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Photo from: https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/08/05/17/in-photos-bohols-sandugo-festival-2017

 

Photo from:  https://explore.traveloka.com/bohol/sandugo-festival-guide

 

Photo from:   https://www.boholchronicle.com.ph/2018/06/18/grander-festivities-to-be-expected-for-sandugo-30/

 

Photo from:  https://www.choosephilippines.com/go/festivals/1553/bohol-sandugo-festival

 

Photo from: http://gridcrosser.blogspot.com/2015/08/a-bounty-of-old-and-new-friendships.html

 

Photo from: https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/SANDUGO-FESTIVAL-2015

 

Photo from:  https://explore.traveloka.com/bohol/sandugo-festival-guide

 

Photo from:  http://www.wowparadisephilippines.com/sandugo-festival-tagbilaran-city-bohol.html

 

Photo from:  http://thebackpackman.blogspot.com/2018/05/bohol-sandugo-festival-2018-schedule-of.html

 

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Photo from:  https://yuneoh.com/travel/sandugo-festival-wonders-tagabiliran/

 

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

Bohol is Under Region VII (Central Visayas)

Bohol – The Jewel of the Philippines

Directions on How to Get To and Around Bohol

Innumerable Interesting Tourist Spots in Bohol

The Best Beaches in Bohol

Colorful and Amazing Festivals in Bohol

Fun and Enjoyable Activities in Bohol

Bohol Photo Gallery

Bohol Video Collections

 

 

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