Philippine Festivals in the Month of June

The Philippines is one of the southeast Asian countries that is famous for having a unique culture. Celebrations and festivities are a big part of the country's culture that captures the hearts and attention of locals and foreigners alike. It's our expressive way to celebrate our glorious heritage, culture, and traditions.

Festivals are not just a one-time event or moment.

Below are the five Philippine festivities in the month of June.

1. Tabak Festival

The Tabak Festival takes place in Tabaco City on June 15 and lasts for a week. It is an event that showcases Tabaqueos' artistry in creating their own cutlery via hard labor. It is also an annual commemoration of the City's Founding Anniversary as well as the Feast of Saint John the Baptist, the City's Patron Saint. It includes a variety of activities aimed at preserving Tabaco City's unique cultural legacy. The Tabak Festival Street Dancing is the festival's centerpiece.

2. Pili Festival

The Pili Festival is one of the festivities in the month of June, especially in the third week of the month, which highlights street dance performances that attract many people. It showcases and conveys the importance of pili—how many products can be produced from it. Therefore, the festival is more likely to occur in order to emphasize the benefits to the economy and uses of pili, as it is an indigenous crop of the Bicol region, particularly abundant in Sorsogon.

3. Hibok-Hibok Festival

The feast of St. John the Baptist is commemorated at one of the Philippines' festivals. Every June 23rd or 24th, residents sprinkle water on one another in the streets, similar to a baptism. Residents of Camiguin make a point of bathing in the sea to commemorate the feast. They've also planned water sports competitions, and other activities to mark the celebration.

4. Lechon Festival

Every June 24th, this event honors St. John the Baptist with street dancing, ceremonies, a lechon parade, and the highlight, the dousing or basaan. Furthermore, lechon is a traditional Filipino dish in Batangas that is frequently served as the main course at festivals, which explains the festival's name.

5. Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival

This is an annual festival conducted in Tacloban City on June 29th. It is a cultural-religious celebration honoring Señor Santo Niño, a patron saint. Filipinos are adorned in tattoos inspired by the body painting of their former warriors and march in traditional attire throughout the celebration.