Balangay Festival (Balanghai)

Name: Balangay Festival
Start: 2027-05-01T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Butuan, Agusan del Norte

May 1 - 30

Next Event: May 1, 2027

The Balangay Festival, also widely known as Balanghai, is a month-long historical and cultural celebration held from May 1 to May 30 in Butuan City, Agusan del Norte. It commemorates the arrival of the early Austronesian migrants on traditional wooden boats, featuring colorful street dancing, historical reenactments, and river parades.

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