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*Antipolo
Pilgrimage - Antipolo City
A month-long celebration that brings devotees and
pilgrims to venerate the Lady of Peace and Good
Voyage enshrined in Antipolo Church.
*Carabao Festival - Angono, Rizal
Farmers pay tribute to their patron saints. A
processions of carabao carts bearing a myriad of
local produce is held. Prizes are awarded to the
strongest and most beautifully decorated carabao.
Held every 14 May.
*Pahiyas sa Quezon - Sariaya-Lucban, Quezon
Every 15 May, homes are decked with kiping,
multi-colored paper-thin leaf-shaped rice kropeck,
and harvested vegetables. There are also a trade
fair, civic parades, procession and other
activities.
*Puerto Azul Sports & Music Festival - Puerto
Azul Beach & Country Club, Cavite
A two-night dance party that includes beach
volleyball, triathlon and swimsuit competition; J&B
Interclub golf tournament; Fun Golf and the much
awaited beach concert. Held every 01-02 May.
*Pulilan Carabao Festival - Pulilan, Bulacan
A fun-filled (and slightly bizarre) celebration that
showcases these native field animals, the carabaos.
This annual event, held every 14 May, is held in
honor of San Isidro Labrador, the Patron Saint of
Farmers), to whom gifts and gratitude are offered
for another bountiful harvest. What makes this
occasions unusual, however, is that the thanksgiving
is done by the carabaos themselves who are trained
to kneel in front of the church.
*Santacruzan/Flores de Mayo - Nationwide
This commemorates St. Helena's finding the "True
Cross", preceded by a nine-day novena. On the ninth
day, the Santacruzan is held. It will be highlighted
by a long line of procession with Reina Elena,
accompanied by a little boy representing King
Constantine, and other sagalas representing biblical
characters and the Blessed Virgin Mary who all walk
under heavily decorated arches. Held every first
Sunday of May.
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