On August 6, the entire Province of Cebu will commemorate its founding anniversary. It was 443 years ago, on August 6, 1569, when King Phillip II of Spain signed the royal decree declaring Miguel Lopez de Legaspi as the first Governor and Captain General of Cebu.The entire Province of Cebu will enjoy a long weekend as August 6, Monday, is a special non-working holiday.
Chinese Moon Festival Cebu
The Chinese Moon Festival is on the 15th of the 8th lunar month. It's also known as the Mid-autumn Festival. Chinese culture is deeply imbedded in traditional festivals. Just like Christmas and Thanksgiving in the West, the Moon Festival is one of the most important traditional events for the Chinese.
The Moon Festival is full of legendary stories. Legend says that Chang Er flew to the moon, where she has lived ever since. You might see her dancing on the moon during the Moon Festival. The Moon Festival is also an occasion for family reunions. When the full moon rises, families get together to watch the full moon, eat moon cakes, and sing moon poems. With the full moon, the legend, the family and the poems, you can't help thinking that this is really a perfect world. That is why the Chinese are so fond of the Moon Festival.
Fiesta sa Carcar Festival Cebu
Is celebrated on November 24-25 in honor of the town's patron. St. Catherine of Alexandria Carcar town is noted for its old Spanish style houses in the quiet countryside setting. During fiestas, the residents would invite friends, relatives and town visitors into their homes to taste popular local delicacies. A lively and enjoyable event.
Fiesta sa Mandaue Cebu
Celebrated on May 8 in honor of the patron St. Joseph. There are a lot of events that occur in this feast like the Miss Mandaue, Mr. Mandaue, Inter-Barangay Sports Competition, Queen Prince and Prices Coronation or QPP, Rodeos, Mantawi Festival, Bailes, Fairs and many more. This is an evident reminder of the Philippines Hispanic influences.
Kadaugan sa Mactan Festival Cebu
The festival of Kadaugan sa Mactan is known to be celebrated in Cebu, Philippines in the month of April as the defeat of Magellan by Lupa Lupa is re-enacted annually at the beach of Barangay Mactan where the event had actually taken place (Mactan Shrine). This is a major attraction for the tourists and the locals in the city and draws a lot of crowd.
The 3 ships of Magellan are represented by the bancas or canoes and they are made to lead a river procession up to the beach. This act is followed by the re-enactment of the planting of the Magellan’s Cross leading to the final act of Lapu-Lapu’s victory. Kadaugan sa Mactan literally implies about the ‘Victory of Mactan’. It was also called Bahugbahug sa Mactan or ‘Melee at Mactan’ when it was initially staged in 1981. The exact time of the commencement of the festival mostly depends on the tidal conditions and otherwise it is known to begin at around 8 in the early morning hours. This festival is mostly celebrated on the 27th of April with much grandeur and pageantry. This festival grants the Cebuano people a good opportunity to re-visit the days of Mactan Battle between Magellan and Lapu-Lapu and also to celebrate their history and events.
Mantawi Festival Cebu
Is a yearly event celebrated every May 7 in Mandaue City, Cebu. The festival is a celebration of Mandaue’s rich cultural and historical heritage and its importance today as a commercial and industrial center in Cebu.
Local historians say that the name Mantawi is a species of indigenous vine or tree that abundantly grew in a cove in the shores of Cebu when the explorer Ferdinand Magellan arrived in 1521. The Spaniards eventually built a settlement on the site of the cove that later became the village of Tipolo, which today is one of the barangays in Mandaue.
Paskuhan Festival Cebu
A Christmas celebration of songs and lantern making held during the month of December to spread good cheer to local residents and visitors alike.
This is a re-enactment of the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Semana Santa sa Bantayan Cebu
A unique mixture of solemn religious rites and local celebration in Bantayan Island where friends of the residents and tourists experience the scenic rites and cool off the summer heat in beautiful white sandy beaches.
Sinulog Festival Cebu
The most famous of the festivals held in Cebu each year is the Sinulog festival which practically kicks off the new year in the area. It is celebrated on the third Sunday of January each year to honor the patron saint of the area, Santo Nino. The celebration is a combination of a religious ceremony, a daily feast, a dance party and a street fair. In recent years, it has grown to be associated with such worldwide party events as Mardi Gras or Carnival.
Tagbo Festival Cebu
Is one of the main festivals of Cebu. AsiaRooms.com gives complete information on Tagbo Festival, Cebu.
This festival is celebrated in the month of January and it is observed to honor the Santo Nino de Poro (the patron saint). This festival has an important significance in the sense that it highlights the birth of a town. Merry – making and enjoyment are an integral part of this festival and the local residents as well as the tourists make it a point to be in Cebu in the month of January, so that they are able to witness this festival. Month’s ahead of this festival the inhabitants of Cebu gear up for this festival and begin to concentrate on the arrangements associated with this festival and leaves no stones unturned to celebrate this occasion in the best possible way.
The Tagbo Festival is celebrated in the Poro Camotes Island, Cebu. This island, which is situated in the east of Cebu, is made up of three sub islands. It is the home to picturesque landscapes. The inhabitants of this island have preserved the natural beauty of this island and a visit to this island would enliven your stay in Cebu. It can also be said that the scenic beauty of this island is worth a photograph.
Tres de Abril Celebration Cebu
The street was given the name "TRES DE ABRIL" during the celebration of the Philippine Centennial independence. Many Cebuano Katipuneros shed their blood and sacrificed their lives to free the Philippines from the oppression of the Spanish colonizers.
The Tres de Abril celebration honors the anti-Spanish Revolution in Cebu and the revolutionaries who took part in the revolution. In particular, this commemorates the first armed resistance between the Spanish forces and the Katipunan in Cebu- "the first shots of the Revolution" in the province. This plot took place in the afternoon on April 3, 1898 on Calle Valeriano Weyler - When a group of some 80 Cebuanos engaged in battle with the Spanish guardia civil. The revolutionaries - many of them coming from the district of San Nicolas, were led by Pantaleon Villegas(Leon Kilat) and Luis Flores.
The Tres de Abril encounter left four of the Spanish forces and two Katipuneros killed. The guardia civil were sent back to seek refuge in Fort San Pedro after running skirmishes with the revolutionaries in the streets of the city. The Cebuano revolutionaries took absolute foothold of the city from April 4 to April 6 until Spanish reinforcement arrived.
The Tres de Abril event marked the culmination of a period of organizing and agltation for Philippine Independence and an end to Spanish Regime. It also led to futher struggle that eventually led to the country's liberation and freedom.
Virgin of the Rule Fiesta Cebu
The Virgin of the Rule fiesta celebrates the Cebuanos' deep religious faith. Held from November 20-21 in Opon town and Lapu-Lapu City, this social and religious event is a showcase of the best that Cebuanos have to offer, including food fairs, a procession with all the pomp and circumstance expected of the Filipino, and a coronation of a Fiesta Queen.
This is a great occassion not only for procession and parades and food fairs but also to celebrate the coronation of the Queen. This is one of the reasons why many tourists go to Cebu; to witness this grand feast and the significance of the celebration.
Tagbo Festival Cebu
Is one of the main festivals of Cebu. AsiaRooms.com gives complete information on Tagbo Festival, Cebu.
This festival is celebrated in the month of January and it is observed to honor the Santo Nino de Poro (the patron saint). This festival has an important significance in the sense that it highlights the birth of a town. Merry – making and enjoyment are an integral part of this festival and the local residents as well as the tourists make it a point to be in Cebu in the month of January, so that they are able to witness this festival. Month’s ahead of this festival the inhabitants of Cebu gear up for this festival and begin to concentrate on the arrangements associated with this festival and leaves no stones unturned to celebrate this occasion in the best possible way.
The Tagbo Festival is celebrated in the Poro Camotes Island, Cebu. This island, which is situated in the east of Cebu, is made up of three sub islands. It is the home to picturesque landscapes. The inhabitants of this island have preserved the natural beauty of this island and a visit to this island would enliven your stay in Cebu. It can also be said that the scenic beauty of this island is worth a photograph.
Tres de Abril Celebration Cebu
The street was given the name "TRES DE ABRIL" during the celebration of the Philippine Centennial independence. Many Cebuano Katipuneros shed their blood and sacrificed their lives to free the Philippines from the oppression of the Spanish colonizers.
The Tres de Abril celebration honors the anti-Spanish Revolution in Cebu and the revolutionaries who took part in the revolution. In particular, this commemorates the first armed resistance between the Spanish forces and the Katipunan in Cebu- "the first shots of the Revolution" in the province. This plot took place in the afternoon on April 3, 1898 on Calle Valeriano Weyler - When a group of some 80 Cebuanos engaged in battle with the Spanish guardia civil. The revolutionaries - many of them coming from the district of San Nicolas, were led by Pantaleon Villegas(Leon Kilat) and Luis Flores.
The Tres de Abril encounter left four of the Spanish forces and two Katipuneros killed. The guardia civil were sent back to seek refuge in Fort San Pedro after running skirmishes with the revolutionaries in the streets of the city. The Cebuano revolutionaries took absolute foothold of the city from April 4 to April 6 until Spanish reinforcement arrived.
The Tres de Abril event marked the culmination of a period of organizing and agltation for Philippine Independence and an end to Spanish Regime. It also led to futher struggle that eventually led to the country's liberation and freedom.
The Virgin of the Rule fiesta celebrates the Cebuanos' deep religious faith. Held from November 20-21 in Opon town and Lapu-Lapu City, this social and religious event is a showcase of the best that Cebuanos have to offer, including food fairs, a procession with all the pomp and circumstance expected of the Filipino, and a coronation of a Fiesta Queen.
This is a great occassion not only for procession and parades and food fairs but also to celebrate the coronation of the Queen. This is one of the reasons why many tourists go to Cebu; to witness this grand feast and the significance of the celebration.
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