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Rizal's Death Anniversary
Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte

Rizal's Death Anniversary (Handuraw Festival)

December 29

Next Event: December 29, 2026

The Handuraw Festival in Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte, commemorates the death anniversary of the Philippine national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, on December 30. Rizal spent four prolific years in exile in Dapitan, where he built a thriving medical practice and contributed to community development. The festival features historical reenactments, cultural shows, cooking contests like "Kaluto ni Rizal," and impersonation contests.

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