Linmarr Apartelle Davao Linmarr Apartelle Davao offers a feature similar to our own home with a fully furnished equipment where you can enjoy cooking inside your units just like a delicious home cooked meal or you may also order at Lin Cafe with a wide variety of Asian cuisine. Have fun under the sun at Poolside Resto Bar where you can enjoy swimming with your family & friends or just run and play at La Orchida Garden. For special occasions and catering service what better place to celebrate it than at Ballroom de Linmarr. So what else are you looking for? Come and Experience Linmarr Davao.
Pahiyas Festival Celebrated every May 11 to 15, the Pahiyas Festival coincides with the feast of San Isidro Labrador, the patron saint of farmers, to give thanks for a bountiful harvest. The people of Lucban, Quezon celebrate San Isidro’s feast day in all flamboyance with varied festivities all over town, topped by a religious procession along the streets. The houses are all decorated with native “pahiyas” (décor) called “kiping,” leaf-shaped and multi-colored rice paste wafers. Also thrown in are “suman” (sticky rice), “puto” (rice cakes), fruits and vegetables, rice grains and rice stalks, beautiful and rare flowers and ferns, native lanterns, even “lechon” (roast pig) – all adding to the thousand colors of Pahiyas. Date: May 11 - May 15, 2008
Kaogma Festival A week-long celebration of the founding anniversary of the Province of Camarines Sur, the Kaogma festival features numerous activities such as cultural expositions, sports events, beauty pageant, procession and a Grand Parade. Date: May 21 - May 27, 2008
Magayon Festival A festival in the merry month of May showcasing Albay as it comes of age and relives the origin of Mayon Volcano as well. The festival features sports and cultural events and trade fairs. The focus of the event is the stage reenactment of the tragic love story of the legend of Daragang Magayon and Panganoron whose fatal deaths gave birth to the volcano. Legend has it that Magayon’s grave became Mayon while the clouds kissing her is Panganoron. Date: May 11 - May 22, 2008
Santacruzan / Flores De Mayo A Santacruzan or Flores de Mayo is a religious-historical beauty pageant held in many cities, towns and even small villages throughout the Philippines during the month of May. One of the most colorful May-time festivals in the Philippines, it commemorates the search of the Holy Cross by Queen Helena (Reyna Elena) and her son, the newly converted emperor Constantine. After the Holy Cross was found in Jerusalem and brought back to Rome, there was a joyful celebration for thanksgiving. Date: May 1 - May 31, 2008Details: whole month of May
Padaraw Festival The Padaraw Festival of Bulan which is celebrated every Fiesta time (May 30th) expresses a community's gladness and thanksgiving for God's bounties and gifts, properly expressed in ethnic music and creative street dancing. Date: May 30, 2008
Sumakah Festival / Antipolo Pilgrimage Sumakah festival is celebrated every 1st of May (fiesta month), showcasing the major products of the City namely SUman, MAngga, KAsuy and the old means of transportation going up to the highlands of Antipolo, i.e. the Hamaka (hammock or duyan). But, this is not limited to these products but the entire industry and the colorful cultural and historical heritage of the City. It is celebrated with different programs and activities such as street-dancing competitions, cultural presentations, arts and culinary exhibits as well as agro-industrial and tourism fair. Date: May 1, 2008
Bawang (Garlic) Festival Thousands of local and foreign tourist flock to Sinait, Ilocos Sur (known as the Garlic Center of the North), to watch the much-awaited Sinait Garlic Festival during the 1st to 3rd of May that showcases the talent, ingenuity and hard work trait of Ilocano Farmers in various competition form. Competitions and exhibits include pinaka-garlic bulb (i.e. biggest garlic), longest and most creative twined garlic bulbs, and the Search for the Garlic Festival Queen. Date: May 1 - May 3, 2008
Viva Vigan Festival of the Arts A festival in a setting replete with history and heritage, cultural treasures and reminiscences, the Viva Vigan Festival of the Arts has become one of the biggest cultural events in the north, attracting domestic and foreign visitors who come to Vigan on a pilgrimage to our heritage. Scene stealers are the calesa parade, binatbatan street dancing, ramada games, religious rituals, santacruzan, bankathon, exhibits, trade/food fairs, abel-iloco fashion show and other exciting events. Date: May 1 - May 7, 2008Details: 1st week of May
Mantawi Festival The Mantawi Festival is a rediscovery of Mandaue City's rich cultural heritage. Its historical past affirms its present identity as a highly urbanized industrial center and a new tourism destination where arts and culture become tools for progress and prosperity. Festival activities include street dancing, dioramas, pageants, floats, giant images of heroes and great personages, food festivals and sports events. Date: May 1 - May 9, 2008
San Isidro Labrador Festival Hundreds of work animals, mostly carabaos, are led on a parade in the streets of the town every 14th and 15th of May to honor its patron saint, San Isidro Labrador. The carabaos decorated with garland and shaved for the occasion, genuflect or kneel in front of the church. Date: May 14 - May 15, 2008
3rd Siargao Girls International Surfing Fest Set to begin with a party and press briefing (courtesy of Manila Surfers Association) at Pier One-The Fort in Manila on 28th of May, this 3rd Siargao Girls International Surfing Fest is the premier women’s surfing event in the Philippines and considered as the most dynamic sporting celebrations in the country. The contest, which will run from May 30 to June 03, will pit the skills of the country’s top female surfers against those of foreign competitors. Date: May 30 - June 3, 2008
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