Participants give their all in the Obando Fertility Rites in Obando, Bulacan
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Festivals and events in Bulacan
STO. NIÑO FESTIVAL
January 25 in Malolos, Bulacan
The biggest expression of devotion to the Holy child Jesus in the entire Luzon island.
TANDUYONG FESTIVAL
April 17 in San Jose City, Bulacan
A parade to give thanks for a good harvest participated by various barangays and establishments in colorful costumes and instead of marching, dance in the street.
OBANDO FERTILITY RITES
April 17- April 19 in Obando, Bulacan
Childless couples, praying that they bear children, do the "fertility dance" on the streets of Obando. The fiesta is observed in honor of Sta. Clara, San Pascual and Virgen de Salambao.
PULILAN CARABAO FESTIVAL
May 13- May 15 in Pulilan, Bulacan
A thanksgiving fiesta that features oiled, perfumed carabaos paying homage to Pulilan''s patron saint by kneeling in front of his statue.
CALUMPIT LIBAD FESTIVAL
June 23 in Calumpit, Bulacan
The colorful event is celebrated on June 23, the day before the fiesta, when a fluvial procession in honor of the town''s patron saint, St. John the Baptist, is held on the Pampanga river
PAGODA SA WAWA
July 4 in Bocaue, Bulacan
Held annually on the 1st Sunday of July in the town of Bocaue, the festival features a fluvial parade in honor of the miraculous "Krus sa Wawa".
LINGGO NG BULAKAN
September 8- September 15 in Malolos, Bulacan
A one week celebration featuring the history of Bulacan, exhibits of Bulacan products. Cooking contest, on the spot painting contest, and many others.
ANGELS FESTIVAL
September 29 in San Rafael, Bulacan
A yearly street dancing festivity in various angel costume in honor of San Rafael, Bulacan’s patron saint, Saint Rafael the Arch Angel. A week long festivity.
HORSE FESTIVAL
December 29- December 30 in Plaridel, Bulacan
A herd of horses with colorful tilburies parading in the streets of Plaridel in reverence to St. Apostle. It is held every 29th and 30th of December.
*source:
http://www.dotpcvc.gov.ph/VPY-calendar/vpy-calendar%20main.html
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