Month of May
PASALAMAT LA CARLOTA
1st Sunday
Offers thanksgiving to God of Agriculture in Kanlaon Volcano.
Alitagtag, Batangas - TAPUSAN
month-long
Celebration to honor the Holy Cross.
BOHOL
month long
Celebrations throughout the province, I where sumptuous feasts are prepared. All Boholanos are expected to return home for the fiesta.
Lingayen, Pangasinan - PISTA’Y DAYAT
May 1
Celebrate rich harvested seafood in the province.
Nabla, Camarines Sur - ALINSANGAN BOA-BOAHAN
May 1
A fertility festival of pagan origin.
CARABAO CARROZA RACE
Pavia, Iloilo
May 3
The race features the fastest water buffalos (carabaos) in the area pulling bamboo carts.
Masbate City - RODEO PILIPINO
May 6-9
The highlight of Masbate’s Livestock Week focusing on the importance of cattle raising to the island’s economy.
May 15
Honors San lsidro, the patron saint of farmers. Beautiful decorations, made of edible rice dough, are placed on the exteriors of houses representing various agricultural products.
MAGAYON
Mt. Mayon Volcano in Albay, Bicol Region
May 1-31
Pays tribute to the beauty and power of regal Mt. Mayon Volcano in Albay, Bicol Region.
Daet, Camarines Norte- PINEAPPLE
May 1-31
In honor of Daet’s main crop, the Queen Formosa Pineapple, reputed to be the sweetest variety.
Nationwide- FLORES DE MAYO / SANTACRUZAN
May
A parade of the town’s loveliest ladies, representing the search and discovery of Christ’s Cross by Queen Helena and Constantine.
Lucap, Pangasinan - HUNDRED ISLANDS
May 11-12
Thanksgiving festival for the blessings of the unique, natural island formations.
Guimaras - MANGGAHAN SA GUIMARAS
May 15-22
Celebrates the founding of province and its famous golden mangoes.
Loboc, Bohol - BOLIBONG KINGKING
May 23-24
A music and dance festival of folklore and traditions.
Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya - PANAGYAMAN
May 19-24
Commemorates the establishment of civil government in the province.
ANTIPOLO PILGRIMAGE
Month long of May
Thousands of devotees venerate the miraculous sightings of the Virgin of Antipolo image.
Pagsanjan - BANGKERO
Last Sunday of May
A flotilla of decorated boats (bancas). Features the skills of the Pagsanjan boatmen.
Quezon - PAHIYAS/MAYON/AGAWAN
11-15 May
Flowers come out in May, but these aren’t the only things displayed during this merry month. Down south in the town of Lucban, Quezon, there’s also the kiping – a colorful, transparent rice tortilla that serves as an edible ornament of sorts. You will see lots of these at the Pahiyas Festival, an annual celebration held to accompany in a bountiful harvest, and smashing good times.
It’s a free-for-all, grab-all-you-can affair with suman-sweet, sticky native rice cakes-as the center of contention. It is also the grand prize, so feel free to join the battle. Rest assured, whether you get handfuls or just a plain mouthful, the Mayohan sa Tayabas will leave you wanting for more – suman, of course!
Sariaya’s own version of the San Isidro festival showcases the creativity and ingenuity of the townsfolk in their craft and culinary tradition.







