Filipino Festivals
An annual festival held in mid-December in the City of San Fernando in the Philippines. The festival features a competition of giant parol lanterns.
Giant Lantern Festival
National Hero of the Philippines
Jose Rizal
Philippine dish of meat usually marinated in a sauce containing vinegar and garlic, browned in fat, and simmered in the marinade
Adobo
Filipino singer and actor who sang songs for Disney movies
Lea Salonga
National holiday in the Philippines, commemorating Andrés Bonifacio, one of the country's national heroes.
Bonifacio Day
This festival has many roasted pigs, and is the celebration of Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist.
Lechon Festival
National Anthem of the Philippines
Lupang Hinirang
Philippine dish that is made by roasting a whole pig
Lechon
One of the greatest professional boxers of all time
Manny Pacquiao
Annual national holiday commemorating the declaration of Philippine independence from Spain in 1898.
Araw ng Kalayaan/Independence Day
This festival has many flowers involved.
Panagbenga Festival
National Animal of the Philippines
Carabao
Filipino delicacy made from fertilized duck egg
Balut
Filipino singer known for her mighty soprano voice reminiscent of idols Celine Dion and Whitney Houston. Known for her song "Pyramid"
Charice Pempengco/Jake Zyrus
The day on which Christians annually observe the commemoration of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Good Friday
This festival is celebrated in honor of Baby Jesus.
Sinulog Festival
National Flower of the Philippines
Sampaguita
Beef + Garlic Rice + Egg
Tapsilog
Gained international fame as the lead vocalist of the rock band Journey
Arnel Pineda
This holiday known as the "Day of the Dead" is also known for this alternative name
Araw ng Kamatayan/All Souls Day
A local festival held annually In Angono, Philippines, where hundreds of giant papier-mâché puppets are paraded, representing the common people's mockery of the bad hacienda owners of the past during Spanish colonial rule.
Higantes Festival
National Bird of the Philippines
Philippine Eagle/Monkey Eating Eagle
Grilled Chicken originated from Bacolod
Inasal
Filipino openly gay beauty influencer and social media personality based in Hawaii. Has his own reality TV show in MTV
Bretman Rock
National observance in the Philippines which commemorates the fall of Bataan to Japanese troops during World War II.
Araw ng Kagitingan/Day of Valor