Event· Bantayan· Philippines

Palawod Festival (Bantayan)

11° 10.0′ N · 123° 43.2′ E

Bantayan town's June 29 festival for Saints Peter and Paul, with street dancing and ritual showdowns depicting the island's fishing traditions - three-time Grand Champion of Cebu's Pasigarbo sa Sugbo festival of festivals.

Practical

Coordinates are the Bantayan church on the plaza. Falls in the SW monsoon: use the Santa Fe/Jilantangan anchorage and travel across by road.

Best for

Festival colour in the SW-monsoon season

Season

June 29