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Feast of the Black Nazarene
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9
January
A display of religious fervour as hoardes of
devotees pay tribute to the ebony image of Christ
known as the `Black Nazarene'.
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The Coconut Festival
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11 - 15 January
A tribute to the great coconut filled with carnival
rides and parades.
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Philippine
Grand Fiesta Sale
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15 – 31 January
Nationwide shopping spree offering myriad delights
and sensational shopping experience.
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Fiesta de Sto. Nino/ Buling Buling Festival
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17 January
A month-long festival honouring the child Jesus,
filled with parades and performances.
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Tiburin Race
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11 February
One of the highlights of the St. Clara Feast
Day, whereby horse-racing is the main event.
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Bamboo Organ Festival
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21 February
A festival held in honour of the bamboo organ
with performances throughout the day.
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People Power Day
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25 February
A day commemorating the uprising of People Power
Revolution against the dictatorship of the Marcos
regime.
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Philippine-Japan Festival
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1 - 28 February
A month-long celebration of two of Asia's most
prominent cultures,
as well as in honour of the national hero, Jose
Rizal, featuring a variety of cultural activities
from two cultures.
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Santacruzan and Flores de Mayo
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3 May
A festival based on the legend of Christ and
Virgin Mary.
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Fete de la
Musique
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1
June
Free performances by musicians, both amateur
and professional celebrating the summer season
all and all night in public areas.
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Independence Day
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12 June
A nationwide celebration of Manila's independence
from Spain
with floats, brass bands and parades.
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All Saints Day &
All Souls Day
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1
- 2 November
Two festivals side-by-side - one in memory of
the patron saints in Christianity and the other
for remembering and celebrating the dead.
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