SOCCSKSARGEN - JANUARY 2014 MAJOR FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

Here's the schedule of major festivals for the month of January 2014 - SOCCSKSARGEN. 

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JANUARY 2013 MAJOR FESTIVALS

LIST OF MAJOR FESTIVALS OF REGION XII

As of January 2012

January 10, Araw ng Koronadal, “Hinugyaw” Festival

@ Koronadal City, South Cotabato

“Highlighting the Foundation Anniversary of Koronadal, Hinugyaw Festival is a celebration of the different cultures that has dwelled on this fertile valley.  Activities tell how the historical stream of settlers coming from the different parts of the country had rolled up and contribute to what Koronadal today is, despite their cultural diversity.  Hence, the termed “the melting pot of cultures and the land of peace loving people.”

For more information:

Hon. Peter B. Miguel

City Mayor

Koronadal City

083-2282438/2284141

photo by: SAIMA SAMBUTUAN

January 16-17, Halad sa Sto. Niño

@ Midsayap, Cotabato Province

“One of the most celebrated fiesta in the Province of Cotabato that give honor to the Holy child “Sr. Sto. Niño”.  Aside from religious rites, the event is made dynamic by street dancing and theater parade.”

For more information:

Mr. RALPH RYAN RAFAEL

Tourism Coordinator

Cotabato Provincial Capitol

Amas, Kidapawan City

Tel. No. (064) 278 7053

January 29-30, Bangsi Festival

@ Maitum, Sarangani

“This festival celebrates the abundance of fish locally known as “Bangsi” (flying fish).  A year round abundant catch made dried fish a thriving industry in the locality.  It made the place famous for its bangsi products (OTOP)”

For more information:

Mr. LARRY  ASPARIN

Sarangani Tourism & Investment Promotion

Office of the Governor

Sarangani Provincial Capitol

Alabel, Sarangani

Tel. No. (083) 508 2195

MAJOR FESTIVAL FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2012

  MAJOR FESTIVALS OF REGION XII

JANUARY 2012

January 10 – Araw ng Koronadal “Hinugyaw Festival”

@ Koronadal City, South Cotabato

Highlighting the Foundation Anniversary of koronadal, Hinugyaw Festival is a celebration of the different cultures that has dwelled on this fertile valley. Activities tell how the historical stream of settlers coming from the different parts of the country had rolled up and contribute to what Koronadal City today is, despite their cultural diversity. Hence, the termed “the melting pot of cultures and the land of peace loving people.”

photo from: koronadal.gov.ph

January 14-15 – Halad sa Sto. Nino

@Midsayap, Cotabato Province

One of the most celebrated fiesta in the Province of Cotabato that give honor to the holy child “Sr. Sto. Nino”.  Aside from the religious rites, the event is made dynamic by street dancing and theater parade.

January 26-27 – Bangsi Festival

@ Maitum, sarangani

This festival celebrates the abundance of fish locally known as “Bangsi” (flying fish). A year round abundant catch made dried fish a thriving industry in the locality. It made the place famous for its bangsi products (OTOP).