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|'''Bolibongkingking Festival'''||May 23–24||For many years, [[Loboc, Bohol|Loboc]] has the music capital of the province. During this festival, local religious musical activities were exhibited where drums and gongs are played in various forms and rhythm.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boholboard.com/bolibong-kingking-festival.php|title=Bolibong Kingking Festival in Bohol|publisher=Bohol Tourism Board|date=August 10, 2010|accessdate=October 19, 2020}}</ref>
|'''Bolibongkingking Festival'''||May 23–24||For many years, [[Loboc, Bohol|Loboc]] has the music capital of the province. During this festival, local religious musical activities were exhibited where drums and gongs are played in various forms and rhythm.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boholboard.com/bolibong-kingking-festival.php|title=Bolibong Kingking Festival in Bohol|publisher=Bohol Tourism Board|date=August 10, 2010|accessdate=October 19, 2020}}</ref>
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|'''Panagat Sa Dauis Festival'''||August 14||[[Dauis, Bohol| The Panagat Festival of Dauis is an annual celebration held on August 14, dedicated to honoring the Feast of the Immaculate Assumption, the patron saint of Dauis. This festival is a tribute to the patron saint's blessings and protection over the Dauisanon (Lawisnon) fishermen. The event features vibrant cultural performances, street dancing, and various activities that highlight the town's maritime heritage and the crucial role of fishing in the local community.
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|'''Calamay Festival'''||April 27–28||[[Jagna, Bohol|Jagna]] is Bohol's [[Calamay]] capital, which is also the province's most iconic [[pasalubong]]. Started in 2015, festival activities include Calamay demo cooking, preparation, and exhibition, free calamay tasting, parade of public utility vehicles with calamay-inspired decorations, kite flying contests, poem and folk dance contests, sports activities, and as well the most-anticipated Miss Jagna beauty pageant.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boholchronicle.com.ph/2015/05/03/jagna-celebrates-190-year-old-calamay-tradition-april-28-30/|title=Jagna celebrates 190 year-old Calamay Tradition|publisher=[[Bohol Chronicle]]|date=May 1, 2015|accessdate=October 29, 2020}}</ref>
|'''Calamay Festival'''||April 27–28||[[Jagna, Bohol|Jagna]] is Bohol's [[Calamay]] capital, which is also the province's most iconic [[pasalubong]]. Started in 2015, festival activities include Calamay demo cooking, preparation, and exhibition, free calamay tasting, parade of public utility vehicles with calamay-inspired decorations, kite flying contests, poem and folk dance contests, sports activities, and as well the most-anticipated Miss Jagna beauty pageant.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boholchronicle.com.ph/2015/05/03/jagna-celebrates-190-year-old-calamay-tradition-april-28-30/|title=Jagna celebrates 190 year-old Calamay Tradition|publisher=[[Bohol Chronicle]]|date=May 1, 2015|accessdate=October 29, 2020}}</ref>
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|'''Ubay-Ubay Festival'''||January 29||A series of street dancing parade and cultural presentations in honor of [[Christ Child|Sto. Niño]] held yearly during the town fiesta of [[Ubay, Bohol|Ubay]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boholchronicle.com.ph/2019/01/23/ubay-honors-sto-nino-friday-2/|title=Ubay honors Sto. Nino Friday|publisher=[[Bohol Chronicle]]|author=Wenny Reyes|date=January 23, 2019|accessdate=October 18, 2020}}</ref>
|'''Ubay-Ubay Festival'''||January 29||A series of street dancing parade and cultural presentations in honor of [[Christ Child|Sto. Niño]] held yearly during the town fiesta of [[Ubay, Bohol|Ubay]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boholchronicle.com.ph/2019/01/23/ubay-honors-sto-nino-friday-2/|title=Ubay honors Sto. Nino Friday|publisher=[[Bohol Chronicle]]|author=Wenny Reyes|date=January 23, 2019|accessdate=October 18, 2020}}</ref>
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|'''Ubi'' Festival'''||Every second week of January.||Festival in celebration of the ubi tuber, a vegetable (''[[Dioscorea alata]]'').<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.inq7.net/globalnation/sec_phe/2004/jan/14-01.htm|title=Bohol to hold 'Ubi' Festival|date=January 4, 2004|accessdate = December 4, 2006}}</ref> Ubi Festival showcases exhibits, crop competitions, agri-business investment opportunities seminars and cultural shows.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boholtourismph.com/ubi-festival/|title=Ubi Festival|publisher=Bohol Tourism Board|date=August 10, 2010|accessdate=October 19, 2020}}</ref>
|'''Ubi Festival'''||Every second week of January.||Festival in celebration of the ubi tuber, a vegetable (''[[Dioscorea alata]]'').<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.inq7.net/globalnation/sec_phe/2004/jan/14-01.htm|title=Bohol to hold 'Ubi' Festival|date=January 4, 2004|accessdate = December 4, 2006}}</ref> Ubi Festival showcases exhibits, crop competitions, agri-business investment opportunities seminars and cultural shows.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boholtourismph.com/ubi-festival/|title=Ubi Festival|publisher=Bohol Tourism Board|date=August 10, 2010|accessdate=October 19, 2020}}</ref>
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|[[Clarin, Bohol|Clarin]]||September 29||[[Saint Michael the Archangel]]
|[[Clarin, Bohol|Clarin]]||September 29||[[Saint Michael the Archangel]]
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|[[Corella, Bohol|Corella]]||April 17||[[Our Lady of Fátima|Our Lady of the Village]]
|[[Corella, Bohol|Corella]]||April 27||[[Our Lady of Fátima|Our Lady of the Village]]
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|[[Cortes, Bohol|Cortes]]||January 16||[[Christ Child|Holy Infant]]
|[[Cortes, Bohol|Cortes]]||January 16||[[Christ Child|Holy Infant]]

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Locator map of Bohol

Every year, each town and barangay or even sitio / purok celebrates its fiesta in honor their patron saints.[1] During this time, streets are often filled with colors, lights, and banners to signify the fiesta season. It's been a tradition for Boholanos around the world to return to their respective hometowns during fiesta for homecoming and family reunions.[2]

Saulog Festival in Tagbilaran City

List of Festivals

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List of Fiesta Dates

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References

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  1. ^ Jes B. Tirol (May 1, 2018). "May 1 is the feastday of Tagbilaran while March 19 is the fiesta: How did it happen?". Bohol Chronicle. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
  2. ^ Leo Udtohan (May 2, 2020). "All is Quiet in Bohol May Fiesta Lanes". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
  3. ^ "Bolibong Kingking Festival in Bohol". Bohol Tourism Board. August 10, 2010. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
  4. ^ "Jagna celebrates 190 year-old Calamay Tradition". Bohol Chronicle. May 1, 2015. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
  5. ^ "Maribojoc gears up for Enting-enting 2011 Festival". Bohol Sundaypost. April 17, 2011. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
  6. ^ "Sambat Mascara y Regatta Festival". Bohol Tourism Board. August 10, 2010. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
  7. ^ Deneb R. Batucan (May 25, 2016). "Saulog Tagbilaran: Of devotion and thanksgiving". Sun Star. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
  8. ^ "Suroy sa Musikero". Bohol Tourism Board. August 10, 2010. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
  9. ^ "TBTK Commitment". TBTK.org. July 1, 2000. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
  10. ^ Wenny Reyes (January 23, 2019). "Ubay honors Sto. Nino Friday". Bohol Chronicle. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
  11. ^ "Bohol to hold 'Ubi' Festival". January 4, 2004. Retrieved December 4, 2006.
  12. ^ "Ubi Festival". Bohol Tourism Board. August 10, 2010. Retrieved October 19, 2020.