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Feast
of San Clemente/Higantes Festival
Date: November 22-23 Location: Angono, Rizal
Angono's joyous fiesta in honor of San Clemente whose image, resplendent
in papal vestment, is borne by male devotees during a procession
accompanied by "pahadores (devotees dressed in colorful local costumes,
wooden shoes and carrying boat paddles) and higantes" (giant paper
mache effigies) The street event culminates in a fluvial procession
in Laguna de Bay amidst revelry that continues until the image is
brought back to its sanctuary.
Grand
Cordillera Festival
Date: November Location: Baguio City
One of the region's major events held annualy featuring the gathering
of tribes in a week-long event to "celebrate life" marked by tribal
dancing and performances of thanksgiving rituals.
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