Entries in the San Fernando Giant Lantern Festival
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AGUMAN SANDUK
January 1 in Minalin, Pampanga
Description The Aguman Sanduk of Minalin is celebrated in the afternoon of January 1, while the rest of the country takes a break from the previous night''s New Year revelry, and there''s no one to catch the boys and men of this sleepy fishing town wear their mother''s lipstick and put on their wive''s dresses
KURALDAL
January 6 in Sasmuan, Pampanga
The Kuraldal of Sasmuan occurs during the week of the town fiesta on January 6, when Kapampangans from neighboring towns gather in front of the chapel of St. Lucy and dance for favors all night
PHILIPPINE INTL. HOT-AIR BALLOON FIESTA
February 9-12 in Omni Aviation Complex, Clark Field, Pampanga
Held every 2nd weekend of February at Omni Aviation Complex in Clark, the annual festival features air-sporting events like hot-air balloon competition, aircraft maneuvers and precision flying, ultralights, RC Demonstration Flying, sky diving, aircarft rally, rocketeering, flag jump, balloon bursting competition, kite flying, trade fair, carnival rides and nightly concerts.
CUTUD LENTEN RITES
April 14 in San Pedro Cutud, San Fernando, Pampanga
A re-enactment of Christ''s passion and death.
APUNG IRU FLUVIAL FESTIVAL
June 28-30 in Apalit, Pampanga
The most awaited activitiy of this festival procession where the image of St. Peter is brought down from Capalangan to Calumpit River where a colorfully decorated mini pagoda awaits the image.
MANYAMAN FESTIVAL (CLARK FOOD EXPO)
July 29-30 in Bayanihan Park, Clark Special Economic Zone, Pampanga
It is a two-day event that will showcase the Pampanga''s best offerings - from food, furniture, designs and culture - all under one major affair. "Manyaman" is a Kapampangan word for "masarap" (delicious).
TUGAK FESTIVAL
September 24 in City of San Fernando, Pampanga
Pampanga is known for its Kapampangan frog traditions and cuisine. This festival is presented with “Mamadwas Tamu” (Let’s go and catch frogs), a bouncy, lively dance that depicts the industry and perseverance of the Kapampangan
SINUKWAN FESTIVAL
December 1-9 in City of San Fernando, Pampanga
The Sinukwan Festival relives the Kapampangan spirit with a weeklong calendar of cultural revivals capped by a grand street-dance parade in the City of San Fernando, with some 21 towns outdoing each other to the tune of "Atin Cu Pung Singsing",
PAMPANGA DAY
December 11 in San Fernando, Pampanga
The people of the Province of Pampanga celebrate the official founding date of pampanga as the first province of Luzon on December 11, 1571
CLARK NIGHT MARKET/BAZAAR
December 16 in Bayanihan Park, Clark Special Economic Zone, Pampanga
The Night Market/Bazaar is a year-end activity that provides a venue for wholesaler and retailers of food, non-food and other novelty items to sell their goods at a lower price as compared to regular stores.
SAN FERNANDO GIANT LANTERN FESTIVAL
December 17-23 in San Fernando, Pampanga
Giant lanterns of participating barangays measuring from 14 feet to 18 feet in diameter in multi-colored designs and patterns thrill and delight the spectator with their kaleidoscopic patterns of light danced to the music of accompanying bands.
*source:
http://www.dotpcvc.gov.ph/VPY-calendar/vpy-calendar%20main.html
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