Philippine Festivals

We had Mr. Arnie Juguilon who works as an engineer here in Yokohama as a

lecturer to talk about various festivals in the many parts of the Philippines. We
had delicious Filipino sweets and mango juice and thought about the bright and
fun festivals in Southern Islands.
Saturday 4th October １０：００～１１：３０
Yokohama-shi Iwama-Shimin Plaza 3F Lecture Room

There’re more than 7,000 islands in the

Philippines. Three main areas such as
Luzon area in the North, Sebu and Visayas
area and the Southern part, Mindanao have
their original festivals. Mr.Juguilon
picked up 10 festivals and introduced us
the area, the meaning, how and when to
celebrate.
Ati-atihan Festival of Kalibo, Aklan in
Panay Island, townsfolk dress themselves
in aboriginal clothes and deck their bodies
with weapons. Then, they perform tribal
dances in the honor of Santo Niño (Infant
Jesus).
The Carabao Festival of Pulilan in Bulacan
is a day of respect for Saint Isidore the
Worker. People decolate their work
companions, the carabaos or water
buffalos and parade with them.
. Many other festivals were introduced
with the short videos. All of them were
brightly decorated, happy and fun.
Audience said they felt as if they traveled
to the Philippines and joined the festivals.
The lecture gave us a new aspect of the
Philippines.