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.