Events
What's happening in Eastern Visayas
Markets, festivals, gigs and community goings-on around the province.
Manaragat Festival
Fri, Jul 24 · 8:00 AM · Catbalogan City Plaza
A tribute to Catbalogan's fisherfolk (manaragat), with a fluvial parade, street dancing, and a night market along the bay.
Kaamyo Festival
Fri, Aug 14 · 9:00 AM · Maasin City Cathedral Grounds
Maasin's feast of the Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion, celebrated with fragrant ("kaamyo") flowers, processions, and cultural shows.
Buyogan Festival
Fri, Aug 28 · 7:00 AM · Abuyog Town Plaza
Bee-inspired ("buyog") street dancing where contingents mimic the movement of a swarm in dazzling costumes.
Padul-ong Festival
Sun, Sep 6 · 6:00 AM · Borongan City Cathedral
A three-day devotion to Nuestra Señora de la Natividad featuring a fluvial procession and the reenactment of the image's arrival ("padul-ong").
Sarakiki-Hadang Festival
Tue, Sep 8 · 8:00 AM · Calbayog City Plaza Rizal
Dancers imitate the strut and courtship of roosters ("sarakiki") in a colorful street-dancing showdown honoring Calbayog's patroness.
Lubi-Lubi Festival
Sat, Sep 19 · 8:00 AM · Calubian Municipal Grounds
A celebration of the coconut ("lubi") as the town's tree of life, with props and costumes crafted entirely from coconut materials.
Bangkarera Boat Race
Sat, Oct 10 · 6:30 AM · Guiuan Baywalk
Outrigger crews from surrounding barangays race across Guiuan bay in a two-day paddling contest capping the town fiesta.
Pintados Heritage Exhibit
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM · Leyte Provincial Capitol
A week-long exhibit on the tattooed ("pintados") warriors of pre-colonial Leyte, with body-paint demos and a heritage market.
Naval Charter Day Celebration
Sat, Nov 14 · 8:00 AM · Naval Public Plaza
Biliran's capital marks its charter anniversary with a civic parade, agri-trade fair, and an evening concert at the plaza.
Kasadyaan Christmas Village
Sat, Dec 12 · 5:00 PM · Catbalogan City Freedom Park
A month-long lantern and light village with nightly performances, food stalls, and a giant belen in the heart of the city.