Celebrating Cebu: Popular Events in Cebu Island, Philippines
Any visit to a distant and unfamiliar destination can be even more exciting when you find yourself in the middle of a city in celebration and bursting with energy. One such location is the Philippines' own province of Cebu, where a vibrant crowd celebrates a wide array fiestas all year, making each event the ideal time to visit and experience unforgettable festivities.
Celebrated every 3rd Sunday of January, The Sinulog Festival is Cebu's grandest and most notable festival. Honoring the holy image of Senyor Santo Nino de Cebu, Cebuanos come together along public roads in an impressive and solemn procession that also include a joyous mardi gras parade.
Every 7th of May, history is celebrated in Mandaue City with the Mantawi Festival. Featuring the city's historical heritage, revelry can be found on the roads across the city with floats, food and trade fairs, street dancing, and sporting events.
Another is the Kadaungan sa Mactan in Lapu Lapu City. Held every 27th of April, this includes a spectacular one-day re-enactment commemorating the historic battle of Mactan, where the forces of Philippine hero Lapu-Lapu fought with those of Ferdinand Magellan.
In Talisay City, locals and tourists alike look forward to the Inasal Festival. Honoring the city's patron saint, Sta. Teresa de Avila, the people of Talisay dance on the streets with great merriment as a thanksgiving offering to their patron saint every October 14 to 15.This also includes a mouth-watering food festival highlighted by roasted pigs referred to as "inasal" or lechon.
Every December, the entire province comes alive in lights and sound as Paskuhan is celebrated. A Christmas celebration overflowing with songs, Christmas carols, lantern- making activities, and much more, spreading the holiday cheer all across the entire province.
With all the festivals and holidays the province joyfully observes, Cebu can draw quite a crowd and booking accommodations can either be difficult or pricey. If you're ideal visit involves being in the middle of all the action wanting to have stylish but comfortable accommodation to wind down to, there are several budget and boutique hotels in Mandaue, Cebu you may want to try. One such hotel is Europa Mansionette Inn, where the hotel's latest promo includes discounted rates on accommodations all year round.
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