Event· Luzon (Lian, Batangas)· Philippines
Matabungkay Balsa Festival
13° 56.9′ N · 120° 37.0′ E · approximate
A beach festival at Matabungkay celebrating the bamboo balsa raft, with raft races, decorating and dance contests, and a beach concert.
Practical
Position approximate: the host Matabungkay Beach Resort & Hotel (OSM). Wikipedia says the resort hosts the Balsa Festival, first held on May 18, 2002, with a balsa race, decor and dance competitions and a beach concert. Current dates were not found; check with the resort or Lian municipality before planning around it.
Best for
Local colour on the Batangas coast
Season
Historically May
Nearby
- Matabungkay BeachRight here
- Talim Bay Anchorage (Binubusan, Lian)1.6 NM away
- Lago de Oro Cable Ski Park (Calatagan)1.9 NM away
- Calatagan Public Market7.2 NM away
- Nasugbu Public Market and Waltermart7.4 NM away
- Calatagan Port (Lubang Ferries)7.6 NM away
- Nasugbu Roadstead (off Nasugbu town)7.6 NM away
- El Cocinero and L'Bulalo (J.P. Laurel Ave, Nasugbu)7.9 NM away