Kagharong
This is a folk-religious related activity depicting a Christmas tradition. The activity centers on the re-enactment of the plight of St. Joseph and Virgin Mary in their search for a place to stay overnight in the town of Bethlehem. They reenact through singing. It is held from December 16 to December 25
Catandungan Festival
A celebration of the province’s anniversary and a tribute to its founders, to continuously remind the people of Catanduanes of the province’s independence from the province of Albay. Main features: Street Dance (Pantomina), Beauty Pageant, Agro-Trade Fair, Guided Tours, Photo Exhibits, etc. This festival is held every 24th of October in Virac, Catanduanes
Dinahit Festival
A celebration commemorating the first migrant to the island province of Catanduanes using the “dinahit” sea craft. The celebration is being done thru dinahit racing (Layag) with different racing categories and style. It is usually being participated by fishermen from the town of Pandan or from the entire municipality of the province. Held every July 30-31 at Pandan, Catanduanes and October 24-25 in Virac, Catanduanes
Kalbaryo or Calvary
It is commonly staged during the Holy Week is a reenactment of the passion of Christ’s way of the cross.
Pantomina
It is purely a native dance, popular on occasions of importance. It is a dance interpretation (pantomine) of a rooster courting a hen. Pantomina dance is mostly practice in rural areas.
Padadyao sa Tinampo
Purely a native cultural presentation of street dancing held every 24th of October to commemorate the province‘s founding anniversary.
Sugbo Festival
It is of the seven (7) sugbo or tiger grass producing barangays of Hitoma area in the municipality of Caramoran is a notable contemporary event which is an addition to these traditional festivals. Its celebration every month of May coinciding with the celebration of Hitoma barangay fiesta is being institutionalized with the support of the provincial government, LGU of Caramoran and national line agencies to promote the commercial development of the local lasa or tiger grass industry and to create a signature product from tiger grass.
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May 15 2008 01:11 am | Catanduanes and Festivals
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This is a folk-religious related activity depicting a Christmas tradition. The activity centers on the re-enactment of the plight of 
A celebration of the province’s anniversary and a tribute to its founders, to continuously remind the people of Catanduanes of the province’s independence from the 
It is of the seven (7) sugbo or tiger grass producing barangays of Hitoma area in the 
