|
2nd
Sunday of March
ILOILO-GUIMARAS
PARAW REGATTA
Iloilo
City |
The
fiesta and procession in honor of the Blessed
Mother of Sta. Maria. |
3rd
Week of March (movable)
MT.
MANUNGGAL TREK
Balamban,
Cebu |
A mountain trek in
honor of the death anniversary of President
Ramon Magsaysay whose plane crashed in Mt.
Manunggal; the fiesta in Manunggal is also
celebrated during this week. |
3rd
Week of March
MOUNTAIN
CLIMBING
Palapalan,
Zamboanga del Sur |
AMountain
climbers gather for fun to explore the vast
mountain ranges of the province of Zamboanga del
Sur. |
3rd
Week of March
WHITE
WATER RIVER RAFTING COMPETITION
CDO/Bukidnon
Rivers |
An
adventure on the rapids of Bukidnon-Cagayan de
Oro City rivers. Water rafting gives one an
experience using the rubber raft. |
Last
Week of March
PHILIPPINE
INDIGENOUS SPORTS FESTIVALS
Malasag
Eco-Tourism Village CDO |
Indigenous
sports feast, participated in by various
governments, agencies, schools and TOE's
highlighted by demonstration on how to play the
games for beginners. |
March
(movable)
THE
BEARS IN FLIGHT
Cebu
City |
A
kite flying festival featuring the kites of
various sizes and unique shapes in a competition
at the Cebu City Sports Complex. |
March
CAVING
& MOUNTAINEERING CONGRESS
Peñablanca,
Cagayan |
An
exciting adventure in the underworld. Take a
pick out of the more that 300 caves system in
the area and discover what’s hidden in the
dark. |
March
3
GO BICOL,
GO CAMARINES NORTE
Daet
Camarines Norte |
A
street parade and presentation which
highlights the unique and interesting features
of the place, myths and legends, its people
and culture. This street festival is supported
by a tourism forum, exhibit/fair, and other
tourism related activities. |
March
3-7
KAAMULAN
FESTIVAL
Malaybalay,
Bukidnon |
A
cultural presentation of ethnic songs and dances
highlighted by rituals and street dancing
parade. |
March
4-7
"PANGAPOG"
FESTIVAL
Samal
District, Island Garden City of Samal |
2nd
year Foundation Day Anniversary of the Island
Garden City of Samal and harvest and
thanksgiving festival which features parade,
indak-indak sa dalan, cultural presentation
and agri-industrial fair among its activities. |
March
7
BASILAN
PROVINCIAL ANNIVERSARY
Basilan |
The
province's founding is highlighted by a, mini
travelmart. Ethnic competitions and search for
Mutya ng Basilan. |
March
7-10
ARYA
ABRA FESTIVAL
Bangued,
Abra |
A
week-long observance of the foundation
anniversary of the province of Abra
highlighted by an ethnic cultural festival
called Tingguian Festival and a bamboo raft
race called Karerakit. |
March
10-16
ARAW NG
DABAW
Davao
City |
It
is a foundation day celebration of Davao as a
chartered city. Activities are: selection of
Mutya ng Dabaw, agro-industrial trade fair,
cultural presentation, civic-military parade,
selection of Datu Bago Awardees, Sports
Activities and Pasasalamat rites. |
March
10
55th
LIBERATION ANNIVERSARY OF ZAMBOANGA CITY
Zamboanga
City |
Celebrated
with a mass and colorful motorcade, parade and
wreath laying at Yellow Beach, landing site of
the US Forces. |
March
16
HOMONHON
LANDING
Homonhon,
Eastern Samar |
Re-enactment
of the rediscovery of the Philippines by
Magellan. |
March
16
RE-ENACTMENT
Bohol,
Tagbilaran City |
A
re-enactment of the blood compact made between
Spanish Conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legazpi
and Datu Sikatuna for the purpose of fostering
friendly relations between the two countries.
Activities include a Holy Mass followed by a
Sandugo Re-enactment, unveiling of the Marker
and then a barrio fiesta celebration. |
March
18
STRAWBERRY
FESTIVAL AND LA TRINIDAD TOWN FIESTA
La
Trinidad, Benguet |
An
actual tourism event featuring this strawberry
festival and cut flowers sales and exhibits,
trade and agricultural technology exchange. |
March
18-19
PEÑABLANCA
TOWN FIESTA
Peñablanca,
Cagayan |
A
hearty town fiesta celebration with cultural
presentations, dances, trade fair and games
competition. |
March
18-19
BANANA
FESTIVAL AND THE FEAST OF ST. JOSEPH
Baco,
Oriental Mindoro |
Street
Dancing: Children in banana leaves costume dance
in rhythmic beat, the only kind in the whole
Province; a thanksgiving for bountiful harvests.
Banana Cookfest: The best culinary artists
display their ingenuity in cooking employing
only ingredients out of banana; Very educational
and entertaining. |
March
21
MAGELLAN
TREK: MR. MAYAPAY CHALLENGE
Butuan
City |
It's
a team competition held every 21st of March,
which is ten days before the annual
celebration of First Mass in the Philippines.
It aims to make the first mass celebration
more significant to the young generations who
are not so familiar with their local history.
The grueling competition is a combination of
running, canoeing, mountain biking, and
trekking. |
March
31
SINUGDAN
FESTIVAL
Limasawa,
Southern Leyte
|
The
first Christian Mass in the orient was
celebrated in Limasawa Island. This historic and
religious event is commemorated with a cultural
presentation and anniversary program dubbed as
Sinugdan meaning beginning. |
