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Carigara, Leyte

Torugpo

During Black Saturday

Torugpo is an annual traditional event held every Black Saturday in the municipality of Carigara, Leyte. The festival features exciting and unique spectacles such as carabao (water buffalo) and horse fighting, known locally as 'pasung' and 'paaway'. It is a deeply rooted cultural tradition that draws crowds of locals and tourists, showcasing the strength of the animals and the vibrant local heritage of the town.

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