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Legazpi, Albay

Ibalong Festival

During the month of August

The Ibalong Festival is a vibrant non-religious celebration held every August in Legazpi City, Albay, inspired by the ancient Bicolano Ibalong Epic. It honors legendary heroes Baltog, Handyong, and Bantong through spectacular street dances, where participants wear elaborate costumes and masks depicting warriors and mythical monsters, celebrating Bicolano bravery and resilience.

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