Next Event: July 23, 2027
The Kinabayo Festival is a spectacular annual event in Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte, honoring their patron saint, Saint James the Greater. The festival features two main highlights: the 'Sinug,' a joyful dance of veneration using San Francisco leaves to the rhythm of gongs and drums, and the 'Kinabayo,' a dramatic historical reenactment of the Battle of Clavijo, showcasing the triumph of the Catholic faith through colorful allegorical dances.
Other Festivals
Bancathon sa Magnaga
April 12The Bancathon sa Magnaga is a thrilling annual maritime event held every April in the coastal barang
Catandungan Festival
October 20 - 24The Catandungan Festival is a grand provincial celebration held every October in the island province
Sinagingan Festival
May 14The Sinagingan Festival is a vibrant agricultural and cultural celebration in the municipality of Me
Lenten Festival of Herbal Preparation
Last Sunday of DecemberThe Lenten Festival of Herbal Preparation, locally known as Tang Alap, is a unique mystical traditio