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SINULOG

Celebrated every 3rd Sunday of January, is Cebu's biggest and most popular. The feast is in honor of the holy image Seņor Santo Niņo de Cebu. Fiesta Seņor, as it is widely known, is the most celebrated among Cebu's festivals where people converge along the route of a grand solemn procession and partake in the gaiety amidst a mardi gras parade immersed in vivid colors and the constant drums of the Pit Seņor.

SANAYON

Agro-tourism festival in the Southern town of the second district about 100 kms. A weeklong affair to spread out tourism in the countryside.

PASKUHAN

A Christmas celebration of songs and lantern making held during the month of December spread good cheers to local residents and visitors alike.

KADAUGAN SA MACTAN

A one day re-enactment celebrated with popm and pageantry every 27th of April to commenorate the historic Battle of Mactan between the forces of Lapulapu and Magellan.

VIRGIN OF THE RULE FIESTA

Held to honor the patroness of Opon on Nov. 20-21, this religious faith of the people and the penchant for merry making. A food fair, a procession and a coronation of the Fiesta Queen highlight the festivity.

SEMANA SANTA SA BANTAYAN

A unique mixture of solemn religious rites and local celebration highlights the Holy Week activities in bantayan Island. The normally quiet island is visited by relatives and friends of the residents, as well as tourists to experience the scenic rites and to cool off the summer heat in the beautiful white sand beaches and clear tropical waters.

FIESTA SA CARCAR

is celebrated on November 24-25 in honor of the town's patron, St. Catherine of Alexandria. Carcar town is noted for its old Spanish style houses in the quite countryside setting. During fiestas, the residents would invite friends, relatives and town visitors into their homes to taste popular local delicacies. A lively and enjoyable event.

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