Holy Week Celebration and Good Friday Procession

For the past 7 years, I have been attending Good Friday celebrations in Lucban, Quezon.  I am not from this place but it has become my yearly devotion to be here because of the not-so-commercialized celebration. It is simple yet grand. It is crowded yet solemn. It is far yet I find my place here.

Every year, the order of procession is the same. Every year, the statues of some Saints are not the same. Every year, I take pictures of the procession.  Every year, the feeling is different.

Not all Catholic Parishes have similar statues/saints for the Good Friday procession. Others have included statues depicting the life and suffering of Jesus Christ. But certainly, the statues of St. Peter, St. Veronica, St. Magdalene, Doloroso and San Intiero are always there.

Year after year, the statue of San Pedro always comes first.

Buhusan Festival

In Lucban, Quezon we always have a tradition of “buhusan” which means during Easter Sunday, people gets WET by running around town with pales of water and bath every people on the streets. Real fun!

San Isidro Pahiyas Festival

One of the country’s biggest, and most colorful harvest festival every May 15th, along with the harvest festivals of the towns of Tayabas, Sariaya, Gumaca and Tiaong. These are the Philippines best known harvest festivals to honor San Isidro Labrador, the patron saint of farmers. Known as the “Pahiyas”, the festival is deeply rooted in the traditional celebration of the townsfolk in thanksgiving for bounty harvest. Decorations called “Kiping”, leaf-shaped and multi-colored rice paste wafers which are used to decorate the facades of the homes along with fruits and flowers from nature. The visual and culinary feast has gained national and international recognition. 

HAMBUJAN FESTIVAL

Halina at makisaya sa Hambujan Festival sa bayan ng Dolores. Umpisa ng saya sa ika-28 2011ng Abril sa pamamagitan ng Misa sa ganap ng ika 7 ng umaga sa covered court ng munisipyo susundan ito ng parada mula munisipyo hanggang sa bayan para makilala natin ang taunang natatanging anak ng Dolores. Masasaksihan din natin sa gabi ang mga naggagandahang dilag ng bayan ng dolores sa pagpapamalas nila ng kanilang mga talento at ganda.

Alimango Festival

Located : Caluag Quezon

Bulihan Festival

Spirits are high as residents of Sampaloc town in Quezon Province lay the groundwork for the 4th Bulihan Festival scheduled from April 23 to 26.

Mayohan sa Tayabas Festival

Mayohan sa Tayabas is the yearly program of the municipal government to foster solidarity and community. Through a nine-day celebration, which takes place on May 11-18, the Tayabasin honors the glory as well as blesses the wounds and sacrifices of the past. Mayohan is a season to converge in Tayabas as the mother navel of the province of Quezon. From the linang, or countryside, the rural folk gather at the town proper. Those who study and work in Manila and other places return home.

Silangang Nayon Park and Restaurant

Address : Brgy. Bantigue Pagbilao Quezon, Pagbilao, 4302

Phone : 0917 658 7677

Hours : 

Open Today· 10AM–10PM

Silangang Nayon Park and Restaurant is a popular destination in Pagbilao, Quezon because of its restaurant by the bay (Tayabas Bay). We came here for lunch only; but we should have stayed longer because they also have a bed and breakfast at reasonable rates (PhP 4500 for 8 persons and PhP 2500 for 4 persons). This bed and breakfast in Pagbilao is located on top of the cliff and overlooking the sea. It would have been nice to enjoy the sea view or if staying much longer, go on island hopping to the other beautiful beaches of Pagbilao, Quezon such as Pagbilao Grande Island, Kwebang Lampas and Patayan Island.

Lagimanok Festival

Laguimanok Festival will be held on February 14 to 17, 2014 at Padre Burgos Quezon Province. It will be in celebration of the foundation of the town. There will be a parade of floats, street dancing, beauty pageant, kayak race and the longest chicken roasting competition to culminate the festival. This festival started in 1995 and aside from the feast, Padre Burgos is also proud of its inspiring tourist attractions including pristine beaches, unique waterfall and nature trails perfect for hikers. The province of Quezon is known for being flocked with festivals a venerated volcano. This is one of the most colorful and exciting festivals in Quezon also known as Padre Burgos’ Day.

Venue : Padres Burgos Quezon Province

Date : From February 14, 2014 to February 17, 2014

 

Moriones Festival

Located : Mulanay Quezon