What is Kasanggayahan Festival in Sorsogon?
Kasanggayahan Festival Celebrated during the month of October every year, this festival is the commemoration of the declaration of Sorsogon as a province. Before Sorsogon became a province in the Bicol region, it used to be part of Albay, which is another province in the region.
What is the famous festival in Sorsogon?
The Kasanggayahan Festival
The Kasanggayahan Festival is largest celebration for the whole province of Sorsogon. It commemorates the dedaralion of Sorsogon as a province. This festival is included in the Department of Tourism’s list of festivals and celebrations in the Philippines.
What are the activities of Kasanggayahan?
Kasanggayahan Festival, which means “life of prosperity” or kasaganahan in Tagalog, also featured an agri-tourism trade fair, historico-cultural parade, pageants, singing and dancing showdowns, as well as arts, sports and culinary competitions throughout the busy month of October.
What are the festival in Bicol?
Ibalong Festival
CALENDAR OF FESTIVALS CY 2020
| NAME OF EVENT | DATE | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
| Guinobatan Longganisa Festival | August 5-15 | Guinobatan, Albay |
| Ibalong Festival | August 12-30 | Legazpi City |
| Busig-On Festival | September 7-9 | Labo, Camarines Norte |
| Traslacion (Penafrancia Festival) | September 13 | Naga City |
What makes Sorsogon unique and interesting?
Sorsogon in Bicol has beautiful landscapes, pristine beaches, mountains and an idyllic atmosphere that gives it the makings of a perfect destination. However, even with all these characteristics, it remains an off-the-beaten path. This adds to its appeal, especially for those who want to get away from the crowds.
What is the purpose of peñafrancia festival?
Peñafrancia Festival is a religious festival honoring Our Lady of Penafrancia, Patroness of the Bicol Region.
What are the festivals in Catanduanes?
TOWN FIESTAS
- BAGAMANOC. Town Fiesta: June 12-13. Patron Saint: St.
- BARAS. Town Fiesta: August 10-11. Patron Saint: St.
- BATO. Town Fiesta: June 23-24.
- CARAMORAN. Town Fiesta: June 23-24.
- GIGMOTO. Town Fiesta: May 14-15.
- PANDAN. Town Fiesta: July 30-31.
- PANGANIBAN. Town Fiesta: July 24-25.
- VIGA. Town Fiesta: August 14-15.
What is Ginubat festival?
Ginubat Festival is a street-dancing, street theater play of the history of Gubat, Sorsogon (Bicol) starting from before the coming of the colonization of Spaniards. The Pueblo (town) of Gubat was established on June 13, 1764 by the Spanish conquistadores.
When was the first kasanggayahan Festival in Sorsogon City?
It was during the administration of the late Governor Juan G. Frivaldo that the very first Kasanggayahan Festival was celebrated in October 1974. That time it was Sorsogon’s 80th foundation anniversary as a separate province from Albay which it was used to be part of.
What is the biggest festival in Sorsogon Philippines?
The Kasanggayahan Festival, perhaps, is the largest celebration for the whole province of Sorsogon. Celebrated during the month of October every year, this festival is the commemoration of the declaration of Sorsogon as a province.
What should we look forward for kasanggayahan Festival 2019?
What should we look forward for Kasanggayahan Festival 2019? Aside from it’s managed by a new set of political administration from Governor to Mayor, Sorsogon City is aiming to grab a Guinness Book of World Record for the largest street dance!
What was the year 1974 in Sorsogon province?
The year 1974 was also very historic for Sorsogon province because this is the year when the Sorsogon Amphitheater was built in preparation for the grand night of Kasanggayahan Festival. This very first amphitheater in Sorsogon is located between the campuses of the Sorsogon National High School and what is now the Sorsogon State College.