Festivals All Around the World

But if you're to ask me, I would like to watch this festival if someone could just tell me what time of year they normally do the elephant festival. Reply to this

Here are some festivals for the month of April in the Philippines:
lifted from http://www.philippinecountry.com/festivals.html

1. CUTUD LENTEN RITES
San Fernando, Pampanga
16-18 April

Prayer of a different meaning during the Lenten season, when villagers of San Pedro, Cutud, engage in the act of self-flagellation. This ancient ritual is executed in the morning of Good Friday during the Holy Week. Backs, arms, and legs are cut and then struck with burillo beats. The climax to this occasion happens at midday, when penitents are literally nailed to their waiting crosses.

2. KALILANG
Marawi City
April 10-1 5

The charter anniversary celebration of Marawi City. A celebration of Muslim culture, including songs, dances, crafts and food.

3. KADAUGAN SA MACTAN
Cebu City
April 27

A complete reenactment of the Battle of Mactan, in which Magellan's Forces were defeated by Lapu-lapu and his warriors, resulting in the death of the Spanish explorer.

4. TANDUYONG
San Jose City
4th Sunday

A celebration of the harvest featuring colorful costumes and street dancing. Focuses on the contribution of onions, garlic and other vegetables to the city's economy

5. CONQUER MT. APO
Kapatagan, Davao del Sur
April 1-5

A climbing expedition to the top of Mt. Apo, the country's highest peak.

6. BANKARERA
Penablanca, Cagayan
April 21

A boat rowing race held on the Pinacanauan river in Callao Caves Tourist Zone.

7. CASSAVA
Camotes Islands, Cebu.
Last week of April

Highlights many uses of this root crop. Features cooking contests.

8. BINIRAYAN
San Jose, Antique
late April

Celebrates the re-enactment of the landing of ten Bormeo Datus in 13th Century.

But I have to agree with Hana. The Magayon Festival is THE festival for the month of April, not to mention its is still within the whale shark season of nearby Donsol.

Maybe members from other countries could post Festivals and Dates from their own countries also? Reply to this

Here's one festival in Vietnam, as blogged by theRedRiver Reply to this

Hi all,

Thank you for sharing information regarding all around. I want to add my suggestion here. The Vegetarian Festival is a religious festival annually held on the island of Phuket in southern Thailand. It attracts crowds of spectators because of many of the unusual religious rituals that are performed. Many religious devotees will slash themselves with swords, pierce their cheeks with sharp objects and commit other painful acts.

Hope you will like it.
Regards,
- Phuk chale
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Feel the drumbeat! Reply to this

Wow, that's good info and advice, Kathryn. Been only to Tokyo, but been meaning to visit Kyoto. Not soon, though. Reply to this

Very nice festival in Sri Lanka;-) Always beg - mid August ;-)

Kandy Perahera (Esala Perahera)

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The Pamplona Bull Run is my favorite. I wonder if there's more blogs on same topic here? Only for the brave........... ;-) Reply to this

Great idea, MJ. Hey Chris..........you wanna start the thread on bull run photos? Reply to this

A blog on Phewa Festival. Wish it was written in English. Reply to this