Ormoc caps off June by celebrating a bountiful pineapple harvest and honoring its patron saints, Peter and Paul. Parades, dances, and a beauty pageant showcase the spirit of the city’s culture.
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“Manaragat” or “people of the sea” pays homage to the city’s Patron Saint, Señor San Bartolome Apostol whose intercession has maintained the richness of Maqueda Bay and Samar Sea. It has grown from being a town fiesta and religious activity to a convergence of cultural extravaganza and environmental awareness.
A spiritual journey around the Seven Heritage Stone Churches of Southern Leyte, culminating in a visit to Limasawa Island, where the Philippines’ first Catholic Mass was celebrated in 1521.
Every June 29, Tacloban pays tribute to its ancestral warriors with vibrant street parades, body painting, and traditional dances that highlight Visayan bravery and culture.
The pride of Ormoc is considered the sweetest type of pineapple in the world, and is renowned for its distinct aroma and crispiness, albeit smaller than other varieties.
This sweet delicacy is a highlight of Eastern Visayas cuisine. This sticky rice treat is made with brown sugar and taro pudding with nuts, and encased in a coconut shell.
This traditional coconut wine, made famous in Barugo, Leyte, embodies the vibrant spirit of the region. A beloved drink, it brings life to every celebration and gathering.
A gastronomy tour that takes you on an adventure. Discover the recipes, considered family heirlooms, treasured in Samar passed down across generations.
This violin-shaped lake on the mountains of Ormoc is 700 meters above sea level. Located in the Amandawing Mountain Range, just a half-hour drive from Ormoc City.
It is the source of many rivers and streams that flow through Burauen and its neighboring towns. Its abundant fresh waters have earned it the “Spring Capital of Leyte.”