On every 3rd Sunday of January, Dinagyang Festival is celebrated in Iloilo. The name of the festival comes from the Ilonggo term “dagyang” which means “merry-making”.

Also referred to as the “Mother of all Philippine Festivals”, Ati-Atihan is celebrated every third Sunday of January in Kalibo, Aklan to honor the Sto. Niño.

Pahiyas Festival is a colorful and vibrant festival held in Lucban, Quezon every 15th day of the month of May.

Famous for its two-steps-forward and one-step-backward dance, Sinulog Festival is the grandest festival of Cebu celebrated every third Sunday of January to honor the Señor Sto. Niño.

Masskara festival is held in the “City of Smiles”, Bacolod City. It comes from the English word “mass” which means “large crowd” and a Spanish word, ‘’cara’’, which means “face”. In addition, different, colorful costumes and smiling masks are worn by the participants during the dance. This is celebrated every fourth Sunday of October.

Kaamulan Festival is a 1-day gathering in Bukidnon which begins on the second week of February until the 10th of March. It is an ethnic festival that showcases the unique indigenous cultures of Bukidnon, specifically that of the seven tribal groups: Matigsalug, Tigwahanun, Higaunu, Umayamnun, Manobo, Bukidnon, and Talaandig.

The Santa Cruzan is a religious-historical festival held every month of June. It commemorates the search of the Holy cross by Queen Helena –a saint who re-established Christianity in Jerusalem, and her son Constantine the Great, the first emperor who followed Christian practices.

On every 2nd Sunday of January, Dinagyang Festival is celebrated in Iloilo. The name of the festival comes from the Ilonggo term “dagyang” which means “merry-making”. This is held in honor of Sto. Niño wherein the participants shouted “Viva Señor Santo Niño” and dramatized an act of offerings and prayer.

The Kadayawan Festival is one of thanksgiving for the gifts of nature and the wealth of culture. It is a colorful celebration of Davao which is celebrated every third week of August. It comes from the word “Madayaw” a friendly greeting of Dabawenyos meaning “good, valuable, greater, and beautiful.”