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Basco, Batanes

Palo Palo Festival

July 23

Next Event: July 23, 2027

The Palo Palo Festival is a cultural celebration in Basco, Batanes, showcasing the traditional Ivatan dance called 'palo-palo'. Performers use wooden sticks to mimic the fierce battles of their ancestors against colonizers, preserving the rich history and enduring spirit of the Ivatan people.

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