NORTHERN MINDANAO (REGION 10)

2011 CALENDAR OF EVENTS ( as of January 25,2011)

DATE NAME OF DESCRIPTION LOCATION CONTACT
FESTIVAL/EVENT PERSON/NUM
BER
JANUARY
January 01 Binalbal Festival The Binalbal Festival is held every New Tudela, Misamis Hon. Nila Obad
(Established) Year. The term binalbal is derived from Occidental Mr. Karl Aoanan
balbal, a root word which in Cebu-Visayan 0919-300-2635
dialect means “witch” or
demon.Participants disguise through the
use of masks shaped like demons which
allow them full freedom of inhibition
during the New Year.
January (3rd Diyandi Tribal dance homage to Santo Nino Balingasag, Hon. Imelda P.
Sunday ) (Emerging) participated by the old folks of the Misamis Oriental Mundo
municipality or Provincial
Tourism
Office 08822-
727275
January ( 3rd Santo Nino Sinulog A sinulog inspired dance / music parade Xavier University 726394/DOT
Sunday ) Sa XU at Xavier University usually participated Chapel
(Emerging ) by devotees and churchgoers right after
the mass
January ( 3rd Kasadya Street Dancing and Tableau competition Gitagum, Misamis Hon. Marina Salvan
Sunday) of the different festivals in the region Oriental 09169887451
(emerging ) usually performed at the main streets of 727275-PTO
the municipality
January (4th Fluvial Parade of It is a celebration marking the first Ozamiz City Ms. Annie L. Abad
Sunday) Seňior Sto. Niňo planting of the cross and re-enactment 088-521-1714
(Emerging ) of the first baptism of Raja Humabon and
Rayna Juana which is done at the coastal
shore of COTTA initiated by the religious

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sector and the city government of Ozamiz
in a form of Sinulog our way of honoring
the Patron Saint.
January 3-6 79th Cabecera and Parade, trade and agro fair , concerts Oroquieta City / Mr. Jay Lorenzo
39th Charter Day citywide 088-531-1213
Anniversary
January 7 Camiguin Day Commemorates the anniversary of Camiguin Ms. Candice L.
Camiguin as a province on January 7, Borromeo
1968. Grand Parade / Palarong Pinoy / 088-387-1097 loc
Agro Fair 120

January 5-11 Charter Day/ Trade Showcase of processed rice based Public Plaza Dept. of Agriculture
Fair products as part of the LGU program, folk Valencia City Engr. Salvan, Mrs.
Valencia City dance competition, dance sport and City Gym Yolanda C. Lubos,
Search for Ms. Tourism Ms. Susan Recare
088-222-2180
January 12 Charter Day Display/ exhibits of various farm products City Gym Ms. Carmen Tinoy
Dept. of Agriculture
January 16 Hudyaka sa Merry making using varieties of shells as Bacolod , Lanao Ms. Jessicca
Kinhason part of costumes and decors especially del Norte Marcera
( Emerging ) during the celebration 0921-489-41-24
January 23 Sinulog Sa SM City Sinulog inspired dance theater SM City vicinity Ms. Ivy Guantero
Cagayan de Oro City participated by schools/ and or barangays 0917-8090656
around the city
January 23 Hudyaka sa Lubi A festival showcasing the various uses of Linamon, Lanao Ms. Genevi W.
( Emerging ) coconut as one of the major products of del Norte Grate
Linamon during the town’s foundation 0915-408-90-37
day ( January 23 )
January - Kasing-Kasing Heart exhibit of various materials and Opol, Misamis 754611 ( Mayor’s
March Festival shapes displayed in the major streets of Oriental office )
( Emerging ) Opol to highlight the month of February 08822-727275

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2011 CALENDAR OF EVENTS ( as of January 25,2011)
as “Love Month “

January 24 Lugahait Festival Street dancing competition Lugait, Misamis 0920-9180-360

( Emerging ) Oriental ( Mayor’s Office )
08822-727275
January ( last Palaras Festival Floats with thematic designs made of Tagoloan , Misamis Mr. Ricky Lee
Sunday) (established) bamboo / usually participated by various Oriental 742813
barangays / schools

FEBRUARY
February 1-2 Town fiesta Parade / cultural shows / street dancing Tagoloan, Misamis Mr. Ricky Lee
(Tagoloan) competition Oriental 742813

February 1 Bibingka Festival A showcase of nutritious rice cake Manticao, Misamis Ms. Jennifer P.
baked/cooked in traditional way produced Oriental Lagrosas
by the local folks/ a major delicacy in the 09996773452
municipality
February 3 Flight 387 Commemoration of Flt 387 air crash in Brgy. Lunotan, Mr. Audie Ocampo
Anniversary Climb barangay Lunotan, Gingoog City Gingoog city 88427509

February 7 Bibingka Festival Parade of Bibingka ( rice cake ) in the Manticao , Misamis Mr. Roland Butaslac
(Emerging ) main streets of the municipality, Oriental 08822-727275
highlighted with bebingka eating contest 08822-720100
Foundation Day Manticao, Misamis (Mayor’s Office)
(Manticao) Trade Fair/ Parade/ cultural show Oriental

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February 8 Tangub City/ Charter Parade/ Agro Fair / cultural shows / ICG Tangub City Ms. Baby Paller
Day (Inter-collegiate games) 088-354-1591
February 10- Patunob Festival A religious activity/ devotees flock to the Binuangan, Mis. Or. Tourism
11 (Emerging) shrine of Birhen sa Lourdes to light candle Misamis Oriental Office
s /to renew their vows / petitions 08822-727275
Town Fiesta Parade/ cultural show / trade fair 720851-Mayor’s
(Binuangan ) Binuangan , Office, Binuangan
Misamis Oriental Quennie Gementir
0917- 697-2740
February 11 Town fiesta Parade/ cultural shows/ traditional cart Claveria , Misamis 727275 – Prov’l.
( Claveria ) parade/ Bb. Tagoloan Oriental Tourism Office
Mayor’s Office
358-1114
Ms. Irene
Paguidopon
February 14 Menajak Festival Menajak is a Subanen word which means Calamba, Misamis Hon. Joseph H.
(Emerging ) Love. A street dancing and ritual dance Occidental Gairanod or Mr. Karl
competition depicting the rich” Subanen Aoanan
culture - one of the major tribal groups in 0919-3002635
the region “ also dwellers of Calamba
Misamis Occidental
February 19 Sinacbang Festival Decicated in honor of the patron saints of Sinacaban, Ms. Lalaine Tan
(Emerging ) the town and of its different barangays, Misamis Occidental Mr. Karl Aoanan
as a gesture of thanksgiving for the 088-531-1632/
bountiful blessings they have received 09193002635
from the Almighty.
Last week of Sunggod Ta Ka Thanks Giving Celebration of the Manobo Doña Ressing Park, Ms. Judith Las Piñas
February Manga Tribe of Quezon, Bukidnon. Quezon bukidnon 0928-2639236
0915-7575390
February 27 Nangkaan Festival Celebration of Lanoka’s abundance in the Maigo , Lanao del Ms. Lucia Mejorada
(Emerging ) municipality of Maigo through street Norte 09194435568

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dancing competition and aqua/ agro fair
highlighted with evening search for Ms.
Maigo and fashion show using langka as
the main attraction.
MARCH
1ST Week Kaamulan Festival Gathering of the 7 tribal groups of Malaybalay City Ms. May flor B.
(established) Bukidnon to perform traditional dances Intong
and chants , thanksgiving ceremony and 088-8133114
time honored rituals, and to foster unity
among themselves.
March 1 Araw Ng Balingoan Parade/cultural shows Balingoan, Misamis 08822-720709
(MisOr) Oriental Mayor’s Office

March 16 Foundation Day Parade/cultural shows Lugait, Misamis Provincial Tourism

(Lugait, MisOr) Oriental Office, Misamis
Oriental
08822-727275

March 19 Araw Ng Salay Parade/cultural show Salay, Misamis 720826 Mayor’s

(MisOr) Oriental Office
March 22 Malaybalay City/ In commemoration of the date Malaybalay City Ms. Honolu C.
Chartered Day Malaybalay City was Chartered Cruzin
088-221-2267
March 22 Alimango Festival A celebration of “alimango” or crabs Lala, Lanao del 063-388-7020
(established) abundance in the municipality of Lala , Norte
Lanao del Norte thru street dancing
competition and other related special
events.
March 30- April Pasundayag 2011 A showcase of Northern Mindanao MALL OF DOT-10
15 attractions/destinations/tourism products ASIA,PASAY CITY 726394/723696
& services/culture and arts/ music

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APRIL
April-June Summer Festival Various summer activities to enhance the Opol, Misamis 08822-754611
municipality of Opol like beach dancing Oriental Mayors Office
competition, ball games and
Baroto/ fluvial parade

April 9-10 Panaad Annual holy week activity where devotees Camiguin Island Ms. Candice L.
(established) flocked to the island and walked the 64 Borromeo
kms. Circumferential road as form of 088-387-1097 loc
sacrifice either in fulfillment of a vow or 120
penance of sins.
April 14 Hugyaw Sa Thanks giving for the bountiful harvest of Kauswagan , Lanao 0906-633-90-44
Kadagatan the sea in line with the municipality’s del Norte
(Emerging ) foundation day and fiesta
April 20 Caromata Festival A grand parade of “ caromata” carabao Laguindingan , 08822-727275
(Emerging ) drawn carts full of farm products and Misamis Oriental Ms. Cathy Miego
Town fiesta (St. colorful decors Laguindingan, 08822-756208
Cruz ) Agro fair / cultural shows Misamis Oriental Mayors Office
Laguindingan,
MisOr

April 25 Balingoan Festival Street Dancing parade Balingoan , 08822-727275

Misamis Oriental
MAY
May (month May Festival A month long fiesta celebration in the Camiguin Ms. Candice L.
long) barangays and towns in Camiguin Island Borromeo
088-387-1097
May 01 Salay town fiesta Parade/ cultural show/ trade fair Salay, Misamis 08822-720826
(St. Joseph the Oriental Mayor’s Office
worker)
May 03 Town fiesta (St. Parade/cultural/ trade fair Alubijid , Misamis 08822-756128

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Cruz) Oriental
May 5-14-22 2nd Bibo Gingoog A local competition of buntings with the Gingoog City Mr. Audie Ocampo
Inter-Barangay use of indigenous and recycled materials 8842-7509
Bunting Display as the main element of the various
Contest artistic creations
( established )
May 14-15 Town fiesta (San Parade/cultural/trade fair Medina, Misamis 08822-720782
Isidro Labrador) Oriental Mayor’s Office

May 14-15 City Fiesta (San Display/Exhibit of Various farm products Malaybalay City Mr. Rafael V. Flores
Isidro Labrador) Tourism Officer
088-221-2267
May 22 Feast of St. Rita de Cultural and sports activities and Fun Gingoog City Mr. Audie Ocampo
Cascia (City Fiesta) Games 8842-7509
May 22 Tabanog Festival Kite flying competition; most colorful. Balingasag, Mayor’s Office
Araw Ng Balingasag most artistic, the biggest kite/ smallest Misamis Oriental 08822-720901
(Emerging ) kite 727275 – Prov’l
Tourism Office
May 22 Barotorera Festival Baroto race/festival Brgy. Odiongan, Ms. Evelyn Dago
Gingoog City 8842-
7509/09219943938
May 28 National Flag Day Honoring of National Flag. Activities Rizal Park Iligan city Tourism
include a commemorative program at the Office
Rizal park, display of the evolution of the 063-2213426
flag and ceremonial retiring of old and
tattered flags. Ms. Josepina
Cabusan
May 29 Town fiesta Parade / cultural shows Balingoan, Misamis 08822-720709
(Balingoan) Oriental Mayor’s Office
JUNE
June 10 Lechonan sa A grand parade of “lechon” – (roasted pig) Baroy, Lanao del Ms. Rosalbeth

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Baroy in the main town plaza decorated with Norte Villarin
(new) various vegetables ,spices, crops , and 063-
other edible items from the farm. 4980127/Mayor’s
Office
June 12 Independence Day Independence Day Celebration / parade/ Region wide
Celebration cultural shows
June 12-18 Araw Ng Quezon Agro-Fair/Parade Quezon, Bukidnon Hon. Stewart G.
Leonardo
0926-7249902
June 15 Charter Celebrating the chartered day of the city Cagayan de Oro/ Ms. Imma Rae D.
Day/Cagayan de Divisoria Gatuslao
Oro City 857-3164

June 16 Iligan City Charter A celebration thru a program held at Rizal Rizal Park Ms. Agnes Clerigo
Day Park whereby the top tax payers and Maingat
outstanding citizens of the city are given 063-2213426
recognition.
June 17 Tagnipan-on A street dancing parade using nipa El Salvador City 08822-755226
Festival ( palm ) as the major SB – Chair Tourism
(Emerging) Decorative items / and costumes Council
June 18 Araw Ng San Agro Fair/Parade San Fernando, Hon. Levi C. Edma
Fernando Bukidnon
June 19 Town fiesta (St. Parade/cultural show Sugbongcogon, 08822-720652
Peter) Misamis Oriental Mayor’s Office

June 24 Town fiesta Cultural shows/parade Lagonglong, 08822-720751

(Lagonglong) Misamis Oriental
June 24 San Juan sa Held annually on June 24 in honor of St. Province wide Ms. Candice L.
Hibok-Hibok John the Baptist with fluvial procession, Camiguin Borromeo
Festival parade and water sports. 088-387-1097

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( established )
June 27 Araw Ng El Salvador Parade/cultural shows El Salvador City, 08822-755226/ SB
Misamis Oriental Chair
June 27 Araw Ng Maramag Agro Fair/St. Dancing Competition/Cultural Maramag, Hon. Jose V.
Parade Bukidnon Obedencio
088-356-1282
June 28-29 Sakay-Sakay Baroto Race Jimenez, Misamis Ms. Claire Atari
Festival Occidental 088-272-3808
June 29 Town Fiesta / Parade / cultural shows/ Agri-fair Sugbongcogon Hon. Jerome P.
Sacred Heart of Lagbas
Jesus Municipal Mayor
08822-720652
June 30 Kahalawan Te A spring festival in the municipality of Maramag, Hon Alicia Resus
Sebseb Maramag where the legends of the place Bukidnon 088-356-1282
“Spring Festival” is express through street dancing and
tableau competition
JULY
July- Kaumahan Showcase of the town’s agri-products Opol, Misamis 754611 – Mayors
September Festival called “TABO” Oriental Office
July 01 Araw ng Parade/cultural show Pangantucan, Hon. Manolito G.
Pangantucan Bukidnon Garces
July 01 Alubijid Charter Day A thanksgiving dance of good harvest Alubijid, Misamis 08822-756128
Community week Oriental (Mayor’s Office)
Lagon-lagon mLagonglong, Ms. Charito Henson
Festival Misamis Oriental
08822-720782
July 04 Araw ng Medina Parade/cultural shows/Agri-fair Medina, Misamis Mayor’s Office
Oriental
July 5 Palayan Festival A tribute to the hardworking , Kapatagan, Lanao Mr. Johnny Paul
industrious ,rice farmers who contributed del Norte Lagura
to the development and prosperity of the 0926-512-11-15

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municipality

July 8 Araw Ng Gitagum Parade/cultural shows/ Agri-fair Gitagum, Misamis Provincial Tourism
Oriental Office, Misamis
Oriental 727275
Mr. Audie Ocampo
Tel No. 8842-7509
DOT-10 08822
-726394
July 10-12 Araw ng Libertad Parade cultural shows/Agri-fair Misamis Oriental 08822-720600
(Mayor’s Office)
July 12 Araw ng Parade/cultural shows/Agri-fair Misamis Oriental 08822-756208
Laguindingan (Mayor’s Office)
July 13 Town Fiesta Parade/cultural shows/Agri-fair Manticao, Misamis 08822-720100
(Manticao) Oriental (Mayor’s Office)
July 14 Araw ng Naawan Parade/cultural shows/Agri-fair Naawan, Misamis 08822-720556
Oriental (Mayor’s Office )
July 15 Charter Day/Opol Parade/cultural shows/Agri-fair Opol, Misamis 08822-
Oriental 735050/754611
Mayor’s Office )
July 15 Subayan Keg A street dancing and tableau competition Ms. Annie L. Abad
Subanon Festival which highlights the lifestyles of the 088-521-0270
Subanons as depicted in songs and dances 088-521-1714
and other forms of simulated social
expressions, participated by different
private/schools, 51 barangays and
government contingents using creative
costumes and props.
It commemorates the anniversary of
Ozamis becoming a chartered city in July

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16, 1948. The date also coincides the
“FEAST OF OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL”,
the second patroness of the city.
July 16 Town Fiesta Parade/cultural shows/Agri-fair Talisayan, Misamis 08822-720751
Oriental (mayor’s Office )
Ms. Thelma Cupin
July 17-19 15th Kaliga Fun Invitational yearly climb usually Gingoog City Mr. Audie Ocampo
Climb participated by civic organizations , youth 8842-7509
sector, LGU
July 17 Mrs. City Charter Coronation Night Gingoog City Mr. Audie Ocampo
Queen 8842-7509
July 19 Legend of Gingoog Actual Staging of the city’s legend/ how it Gingoog City Mr. Audie Ocampo
came to be 8842-7509
July 20 Civic Military Parade within the city/ district Gingoog City Mr. Audie Ocampo
Parade 8842-7509
July 21 Search for Ms. Beauty Pageant and show Gingoog City Mr. Audie Ocampo
Northern Mindanao 8842-7509
tourism 2009
July 22 Araw Ng Claveria Parade/cultural shows/Agri-fair Claveria, Misamis Provincial Tourism
Oriental Office – 8842-
727275
July22 Singampo Actual ritual based on authentic Higaonon Gingoog City Mr. Audie Ocampo
“Higaonon Ritual” tribe’s beliefs and practices 8842-7509
(Emerging )
July 23 Grand Kaliga Street Dancing Parade and competition Gingoog City Mr. Audie Ocampo
Street Dancing depicting the Higao-non tradition Tel No. 8842-7509
Festival and
Tableau
Competition
(established )
July 15-16 Subayan Keg A street dancing and tableau competition Ozamiz City Ms. Annie L. Abad

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Subanen Festival which highlights the lifestyles of the 088-521-1714
(established) Subanons as depicted in songs and dances
and other forms of simulated social
expressions, participated by different
private / schools, 51 Barangays and
government contingents using creative
Ozamiz City, costumes and props.
Charter Day It commemorates the anniversary of
Ozamiz becoming a chartered city in July
16, 1948. The date also coincides the
“FEAST OF OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL”,
the second patroness of the city.
July 29 Araw ng Villanueva Parade/cultural shows Villanueva, 088-5670098
Misamis Oriental (Mayor’s Office )
July 31 Araw ng Talisayan Baroto Festival (Banca Race) Talisayan, Misamis 08822-720751
Oriental

AUGUST
August 1-28 City of Valencia Cultural shows , techno demo, display of Plaza Ms. Susan Recare
Festival OTOP products 88-222-2180

August 5 El Salvador (Fiesta) Agro-Fair/Parade/cultural show El Salvador City 08822-755226/ SB

Tourism Chair
August 11 Kaahaan Festival A display of various agri- products of the Kinoguitan, Hon. Pedro Tagaro
Araw Ng Kinoguitan municipality Misamis Oriental
( emerging )
Libertad (Fiesta) Agro-Fair/Parade/cultural show Libertad, Misamis 08822-720600
Oriental
August 11-13 Araw Ng Agro-Fair/cultural show Cabanglasan, Hon. Rogelio C.
Cabanglasan Bukidnon Castillanes
August 17-19 Kumbira Culinary A yearly culinary show and competition Limketkai Atrium, COHARA

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Foodshow and usually participated by hotels, restaurants, Cagayan de Oro 858-1705
Competition and schools.
( established)
August 15-31 Kaumahan Festival Series of activities such as beautification , Opol , Misamis 08822-754611
(Emerging) parade of farm products , agro and trade Oriental ( Mayor’s Office)
fair, cultural shows
August 15-16 El Salvador (Fiesta) Agro Fair/Parade/cultural show El Salvador City 08822-755226/ SB
Tourism Chair
August 16-18 San Agustine Fiesta Band competition / sports fest / horse fight Valencia City Alberto Chavez
Celebration / Trade Fairs / Nightly Shows and PPCC President
Entertainment
August 16 Magsaysay (Fiesta) Agro-Trade Fair / cultural show Magsaysay, 0915-549-0754
Misamis Oriental (Zinny)
August 18 Araw ng Alubijid (Diyandihan Festival) Street Dancing Alubijid , Misamis 08822-756128
competition Oriental
August 20-21 Horsemen Show Horse riding competition showcasing Gusa, Cagayan de Sidney de Guzaman
expertise in handling horses in different Oro
categories.

August 25-26 Search for Ms. Search for the city’s loveliest ladies who Cagayan de Oro Promote CDO
Kagay-an can represent the city in local and 088-857-3164
international activities

August 26 Higa-onon Dance St. Dancing and Tableau presentation of City Streets Promote CDO
Festival Higa-onon dancers. a festival participated City Tourism Office
(emerging ) by diff. groups showcasing Higao-non 088-857-3164
tribal dances & culture. Ms. Imma Rae
Gatuslao
August 27 Golden Float A grand parade and competition of Cagayan de Oro Promote CDO
Parade thematic floats depicting the city’s history City Tourism Office

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(emerging) , arts and culture, food and important 088-857-3164
structures
August 28 Alubijid Parade/ cultural shows/ trade fair Alubijid, Misamis 08822-756128
Oriental
August 28 Lambagohan Fluvial/ Boar parade participated by Cagayan de Oro Promote CDO
Festival barangays from coastal and river banks River 088-857-3164
(established) area. Boats were adorned in a festive Ms. Imma Rae
Higa-onon motif Gatuslao
SEPTEMBER
September 29 Dalit Festival
September 29 Diyandi Festival Ceremonial dance offering of the union of St. Michael’s Ms. Agnes C.
– 1st Sunday of sa Iligan the Maranao men and Higa-onon women College Cathedral Maingat
October (established) in marriage as well as the offering of their Iligan city 0917716-8316
union and harvest to the patron saint. 063-221-4310

1st Week Municipal Parade/ cultural shows Lugait Provincial Tourism

September 01 Councilors Week Office, Misamis
Oriental
08822-727275
1st Sunday Charter Day Parade /cultural shows / Agro-fair Jasaan, Misamis Provincial Tourism
Sept. 14 Oriental Office, Misamis
Oriental
08822-727275
Fiesta (Opol) Parade/ Agro Fair/ cultural shows Opol, Misamis Provincial Tourism
Oriental Office, Misamis
Oriental
08822-727275
Town fiesta Parade/ Agro Fair/ cultural shows Laguindingan, Provincial Tourism
(Laguindingan ) Misamis Oriental Office, Misamis
Oriental
08822-727275

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3RD Week Sept. National Tourism A nationwide tourism celebration with Nationwide DOT Offices
Week activities such as tours, symposium , DOT-10
exhibits and cultural shows promoting the 723696/726394
rich Filipino Culture and Heritage
3rd Week Provincial Tourism Cultural Performances / handy craft Provincial Capitol Provincial Tourism
Week shows / agro-fair Grounds, Office, Misamis
Vele z St.CDO Oriental
08822-727275
Sept. 9 Tambanipa A street dancing and tableau presentation Bonbon Brgy. Chairman
(Emerging ) depicting the abundance of tamban (fish) Suzano Salcedo
and nipa (Palm) in their place
September 10 Langaran Festival Plaridel became a municipality in 1907 Plaridel, Misamis Hon. Joji Gairanod
(Emerging ) and its original name was Langaan, after Occidental 0919-3002635
the river which drains along its shorelines. ( Mr. Karl Aoanan )
Coconut and rice are the town’s main
crop. Municipal fisheries produce more
than enough fish for its need.
September 14- Golden Harvest A grand display of varied products of rice Public Plaza / Gym, Ms. Susan C.. Ricare
21 Festival and corn through rice and corn village Valencia City 0908-259-3395
( Rice and corn competition , float, cooking contest, street 088-222-2180
Festival ) dancing and tableau, and fashion show 088-828-2453
(Emerging ) promoting the by products of rice and corn
through a beautiful and creative gowns/
barongs and other Filipino costumes.
September 15 Bungag DagTabinal Street dancing parade and competition Misamis Occidental Ms. Gloria Regalado
Festival (Aloran)
(Emerging )

September 17 Galaan Festival Showcase of variety of farm products Don Victiriano, Ms. Evelyn Danjug
(Emerging) Misamis
Occidental

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September 20 Pagpakanaug The ceremonial transfer of St. Michael the St., Michael’s
(established) Archange icon from his pedestal at the Cathedral, Tourism office
side altar to the middle altar Iligan City Ms. Agnes Maingat
063-2213426

September 27 Kasadya Open street dancing competition Main streets of the Ms. Agnes Maingat
Streetdancing participated by various groups from city / and 063-2213426
and Merrymaking neighboring cities and provinces culminates at the
Anahaw Amphi
Theater
September 27 Ms. Iligan City An annual search for the official MSU-IIT, Iligan City Iligan City Tourism
Ambassador of goodwill of the city Office
showcasing the beauty and brains of 063-2213426
young ladies from different barangays of
Iligan
September 28 Komedya de San A stage drama depicting the celestial Rizal Park, Iligan Iligan City Tourism
Miguel battle of the forces of Lucifer against the City Office
( established ) angels of God.It is one of the remaining 063-2213426
stage palys of the zarzuela genre in the
country today and is considered one of the
most important highlight of the festivities.
September 29 Dalit Festival A thanks giving and tableau presentation Tangub City Ms. Baby Paller
( established) through street dancing parade and 088-354-1591
competition.
OCTOBER
October Christmas Arch Arch made of indigenous materials Misamis Oriental Provincial Tourism
-December contest decorated with various Christmas Symbols Office, Misamis
and designs Oriental
727275
October Christmas Christmas Arch contest / carols/ parols / Opol, Misamis 727275-Tourism
-December Festival lights/ tree Oriental Provincial Office,

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(emerging) Misamis Oriental

October 1-31 Oroquieta fiesta Parade, trade,fair,concerts Citywide Jay C. Lorenzo

Fair and 088-531-1213
Trade Expo 2009
October 12 Search for Miss Selection of the fairest ladies in the city Oroquieta City Jay Lorenzo
Oroquieta City who will serve as Ambassador of Goodwill 088-531-1213
Tourism

Inug-og is an ethnic festival of the Suban-

October 14 Inug-og Festival on culture that Oroquieta City Mr. Jay Lorenzo
(established) is celebrated every 14th of October in 088-531-1213
conjunction with the weeklong festivities
of the city.
October 16 Oroquieta City Agro-fair / civic military parade / concerts City wide Jay Lorenzo
Fiesta etc. 088-531-1213
October 17 Sagingan Festival A grand presentation of 52 varieties of Tubod, Lanao del Mr. Marlon
(established) banana as a major source of the town’s Norte Palomares
array of agricultural products 0905-446-71-42
October (3rd Lanzones Festival A yearly showcase of the island’s most Mambajao, Ms. Candice Naomi
week) (established) famous fruit “Lanzones” through street Camiguin Borromeo
dancing Parade and tableau competition 088-387-1097
usually participated by schools , civic
organizations , LGU’s and private sector.
NOVEMBER
2ND Week NM Art Exhibit A thematic presentation of various art SM Cagayan de DOT-10
forms featuring Northern Mindanao’s Oro 08822-
artist 726394/723696
4th Week of Culture and Cultural Shows, tours to heritage sites, Tangub City Ms. Baby Paller
November – Heritage Week and lectures on the city’s colorful past 088-354-1591
DECEMBER

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2011 CALENDAR OF EVENTS ( as of January 25,2011)
December 1 Grand Lantern A Christmas tree and lantern contest Rizal Park, Gingoog Mr. Audie Ocampo
Contest and Light a usually participated by barangays and City 88427509
Tree Contest schools of the city
December 1-3 Town Fiesta (Initao) Parade/ cultural shows/ agri-fair Initao, Misamis
Oriental
December 1- Pasko sa Cotta A month long celebration showcasing Cotta, Ozamiz City Ms. Annie L. Abad
Jan 6 different Parols at Plaza de los Recoletos 088-521-1714
complimented with nightly shows at Cotta
stage participated in by the city’s
barangays and other line agencies in
observance of the yuletide seasons.
December 1- Light A Tree Exhibits oneness of the city government, Malaybalay City / Antonio Mission
31 (emerging) the city folk and the business sector with Plaza 088-221-2267
their creative display of Christmas
Ensemble
December 1- Kasadya Sa A night café where the city folks spend Malaybalay City Antonio Mission
31 Freedom their time for relaxation while listening to 088-221-2267
the live band presentation

December 1- Christmas Symbols A Province wide Christmas competition Misamis Oriental Tourism Officer
31 ( emerging) Ms. Cathy Miego
Provincial Tourism
Office
. 727275

December 1- Christmas One of a kind showcase on grandiose Tangub City Ms. Baby Paller
31 Symbols Christmas Symbols, displayed at the city 088-354-1591
(established) plaza. An exhibit of Tangubanons
ingenuity and creativity
December 1- Kahayag Festival Christmas Décor Contest Medina 08822-720782

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2011 CALENDAR OF EVENTS ( as of January 25,2011)
31 ( emerging) Mayor’s Office
December 1- Valencia Day Food Display of processed and raw food Public Plaza, Susan C. Ricare
31 Fair products from the 31 Barangays; To Valencia City RIC Fed., President
promote the local products of Valencianos 0908-259-3395
and enhance awareness of the products 088-222-2180
with export prospects 088-828-2453
Public Plaza/ City
Gym
Christmas Christmas Carol Contest; Christmas Valencia City
Celebration Lantern Contest; Christmas Bazaar.
Nightly presentation of NGO’s, GO’s,
Private Sector

December 1- Island Christmas A package of activities which includes Province-wide, Ms. Candice Naomi
31 Festival Christmas Chorale and Pastorales Camiguin Borromeo 088-387-
Competition and vast display of Christmas 1097 loc 119/ 120
symbols around the island.
December 1- Kasadya sa A night Café where the city folks spend Malaybalay City Tourism Officer
31 Freedom their time fro relaxation while listening to Rafael V. Flores
the live band presentation 088-221-2267
December 1- Kahayag Festival Christmas Light contest Medina, Misamis 08822-720782
31 (emerging) Oriental Mayor’s Office

December 1- Cultural and Arts Art exhibits/ cultural shows Lugait, Misamis 0920-9180-360
31 Month Oriental Mayor’s Office

December 1- “Pasko sa Dalan Christmas décor contest participated by City Streets / Mr. Audie Ocampo
31 Nasyonal sa the barangays immediately located within Brgy’s along the 88427509
Dakbayan” Contest the national highway highway, Gingoog
City

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 NORTHERN MINDANAO (REGION 10)
2011 CALENDAR OF EVENTS ( as of January 25,2011)
December 1- Day Food Fair Display of processed and raw food Public Plaza, Ms. Susan C. Ricare
31 products from 31 barangays Valencia City RIC Fed. President
0908-259-3395
December 1- Pasko Sa Dalan Inter-barangay Christmas décor contest Highway Mr. Audie Ocampo
31 Nasyonal sa located at the main highways of the city Barangays 88-427509
Dakbayan contest
December 1- Christmas Christmas Carol contest, Christmas lantern Public Plaza / Gym, Ms. Susan Recare
31 Celebration , Christmas bazaar, nightly presentation of Valencia City 88-222-2180
GO’s, NGO’s and private sector
December 1- Island Christmas A package of activities which includes Province wide Ms. Candice L.
31 Festival Christmas chorale & Pastorales Borromeo
competition and vast display of Christmas 088-387-1097
symbols around the island
December 4- Light A Tree for Christmas symbols and Lighting display at Public Plaza, Jay Lorenzo
Jan 2 Christmas the Public Plaza participated by urban Oroquieta City 088-531-1213
barangays and NGOs
Dec. 8 Feast of It is a one month celebration in time of the Ozamiz City Ms. Annie L. Abad
Immaculate Immaculate Conception and also the city’s 088-521-1714
Conception and City fiesta. It features street party, parade,
Fiesta (Ozamiz cultural show, drum and bugle, battle of
City) the bands, parol and fireworks display.
December 7- 8 Town fiesta ( Jasaan Parade / street dancing Jasaan, Misamis Provincial Tourism
) Oriental Office Misamis
Katubigan Festival Oriental
08822-
72727508822-
760076
Mayor’s Office
Ms. Jessica Pispos
December 11- Town Fiesta Parade/ cultural shows/ agri-fair Villanueva, 08822-
13 (Villanueva) Misamis Oriental 742873/08822-

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2011 CALENDAR OF EVENTS ( as of January 25,2011)
727275
Mayor’s Office
December 16- Araw ng Malitbog Parade/ cultural shows/ agri-fair Malitbog Hon. Osmundo de la
24 Rosa
3rd Week of Christmas Music A grand Christmas music and lights Kiosko Kagawasan, City Tourism Office
December and Lights Festival competition participated by brgys/ schools Cagayan de Oro 8573164
/ civic organizations City

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