The smallest municipality in the province of Quezon, Plaridel or Siain has an area of 33 square kilometers comprising nine barangays – four of which are poblaciones – and its population is around 11,000. It lies between the towns of Atimonan and Gumaca,…
From the words, “niyog”and”yugyog,” the Niyogyugan Festival combines all the colourful fiestas of Quezon Province like the “Pahiyas” of Lucban, “Arana’t Baluarte” of Gumaca, “Tagultol” of Atimonan, “Maubanog” of Mauban and others. A province-wide…
Candle Festival is a festive celebration in Quezon province reflecting the devotion of the people of Candelaria in “Nuestra Senora de Candelaria” likewise known as the Candlemas Virgin. It shows insights on the magnificence of the culture and tradition in the locality.
Boling-boling is an age-old practice particular to Catanauanins, which is celebrated annually. Participants roam around the town garbed in any costume they may fancy. Most of them wear colorful clown-like clothes while others imitate anybody whom …
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