Festivals In Region II

Question 1

This festival commemorates the establishments of the civil government in Cagayan. It is celebrated from June 23 until June 29.

Answer 1

Aggao Nac Cagayan

Question 2

It is a festival that features the exciting race of hundred boats and the thanksgiving for their patron saint, St. Peter Thelmo. This festival is celebrated at Aparri, Cagayan every May 10.

Answer 2

Bangkarera Festival

Question 3

This is a festival that commemorates the historical establishment of Gonzaga. It is celebrated at Gonzaga, Cagayan every May 5 until May 10.

Answer 3

Rumang-Ay Festival

Question 4

It is a festival that depicts farming as the municipality’s major livelihood. It is celebrated at Lasam, Cagayan from May 15 until May 21.

Answer 4

Aringay Festival

Question 5

It is a festival that is celebrated to give recognition to the municipality’s modern achievement in crab aquaculture. It is celebrated at Buguey, Cagayan from May 14 to May 20.

Answer 5

Crab Festival

Question 6

A festival that depicts the cabibi (clam) as the municipality’s major livelihood. It is celebrated at Lal-Lo, Cagayan every August.

Answer 6

Cabibi Festival

Question 7

This festival originated from the Sambali dance which is a war dance of the Itawis tribe and converted to christianity through the intercession of the Our lady of Piat. It is a festival celebrated at the municipality of Piat from June 23 until July 2.

Answer 7

Sambali Festival

Question 8

It is a hearty town fiesta celebrated at Peñablanca, Cagayan from March 18 until March 19.

Answer 8

Peñablanca Town Fiesta

Question 9

It is a festival that depicts the cooking of “Sinabalu” and showcasing the culture of malaueg. It is celebrated at Malaueg, Rizal, Cagayan from April 25 to 26.

Answer 9

Sinabalu Festival

Question 10

It is a festival celebrated in observance of the passions of Jesus Christ’s death (14 stations cross, 11 hectare rolling terrain) This festival is celebrated at Iguig Calvary Hills.

Answer 10

Semana Santa

Question 11

It is the procession of a hundred boats of different sizes. It is held in Aparri every May 10.

Answer 11

Fluvial Parade

Question 12

It is a festival celebrated at Piat every July 1 to 2.

Answer 12

Feast day of Our lady of the Holy Rosary of Piat

Question 13

It is Tuguegarao city’s “fire festival”. It is first launched last 2014.

Answer 13

Afi-Festival

Question 14

This festival focuses on the uses of the Labig leaf of a palm tree which grows abundantly in Claveria. This festival is celebrated at Claveria, Cagayan every May 7 until May 9.

Answer 14

Labig Festival

Question 15

This festival symbolizes the spirit of unity. It is celebrated at Baggao, Cagayan every April 25 until May 1.

Answer 15

Panagsangal Festival

Question 16

This festival is held to celebrate the bountiful harvest of Gonzaga, Cagayan.

Answer 16

Dawa Festival

Question 17

This festival is celebrated to support the regional tourism office. It is held at Sta. Ana, Cagayan every May 26 until May 30.

Answer 17

Viray Festival

Question 18

It is a week-long celebration held at Tuguegarao city that usually ends every August 16. The name of the festival is an ibanag word for get-together. It is celebrated in honor of St. Hyacinth.

Answer 18

Pav-Vurulun Festival

Question 19

It is the harvest festival of Lasam, Cagayan.

Answer 19

Assam Festival