It means many faces.

It is an annual religious celebration of the people of Batangas City held every July to coincide with the city’s founding anniversary.

It is held every third Sunday of January in Cebu City.

It is characterized by a grand and colorful street parade with participants coming from different towns and cities of Cebu and across the Philippines.

It describes the two-step forward and one step backward dance that is performed  by the people.

This shows the idea of having a broken body, the male dancers are bending in a trunk-forward position during the whole dance.

The following festivals honor  Santo Niño, EXCEPT.

It means to bend the body forward.

It is an annual feast held every third week of January in Kalibo, Aklan.

This festival requires the participants to put on body paints and wear tribal costumes.

This festival shows people’s devotion to the Holy Cross in Bauan and Agoncillo every July.

This festival is done in honor of Santo Niño. During the celebration, participants in street dancing shout “Viva Santo Niño!” and “Hala Bira!”

This festival is done in honor of Santo Niño in Cebu.

This festival does not only present painted masks, it also features different activities such as dancing, singing, and playing indigenous games.