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Kanidugan Festival Honors the Coconut and the Town’s Patron Saint

 

 

 

 

KANIDUGAN FESTIVAL

 

Photo from:  http://www.panoramio.com/photo/105258719

 

Kanidugan Festival (Coconut Festival) is an annual festival celebrated in every month of April, foundation day of Odiongan and to honor Saint Vincent Ferrer (the patron saint of Odiongan, Romblon.) 

The Municipality of Odiongan, celebrates this special day in the whole week, started by a Biniray (fluvial parade) in Brgy. Tabin-Dagat on the first day; pasagudar (dancing and party all night) on the second day; the civic affairs celebrates Miss Agency on the third day; Miss Odiongan Coronation Night is holding every fourth day of the week; then followed by Kanidugan Festival street dancing competition on the fifth day and on the sixth day is the entertaining boxing game including the local’s famous “GayBoxing Event,” and on the last day of the week will be the most anticipated “Miss Odiongan Rose” or the Miss Gay Pageant which makes the town plaza super crowded.  Read More:  http://travellingcup.blogspot.com/2015/03/kanidugan-festival.html

 

Photo from:   https://allevents.in/odiongan/kanidugan-festival-parade/1702435773388127#

 

If you are looking for festivals to start your summer, Odiongan, the province business capital, is celebrating their 172nd Odiongan Foundation Anniversary on April 1-8.

One of the highlights of the said anniversary is the 15th year of Odiongan’s Kanidugan Festival (derived from a word “Nidog” or Niyog in Filipino or Coconut in English), a celebration to honor Saint Vincent Ferrer, the patron saint of the town.  Read More: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/travel/689522/romblon-the-place-to-go-for-white-sand-and-uncrowded-beaches-marine-sanctuaries-and-marble/story/

 

 

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Photo from:  https://www.flickr.com/photos/93866826@N02/8763183290

 

Photo from: http://emoterangsidharzie.blogspot.com/2012/04/kanidugan-festival-2012.html

 

Photo from:   https://www.flickr.com/photos/93866826@N02/8762073021/

 

Photo from:  https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/travel/689522/romblon-the-place-to-go-for-white-sand-and-uncrowded-beaches-marine-sanctuaries-and-marble/story/

 

 

Photos below from: 

http://www.siranglente.com/2016/04/kanidugan-festival-romblon-philippines.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

The Marble-Rich Province of Romblon

Where is Romblon and How to Get There

Interesting Places to Visit In Romblon

Colorful Festivals in Romblon

Magnificent Beaches in Romblon

Fun Activities To Do in Romblon

Romblon Photo Gallery

Romblon Video Collection

 

 

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Wonderful Beaches and Resorts in Bataan

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