Events to Attend in Pampanga

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Sinukwan Festival

Aring Sinukwan (King Sinukwan) is a god of the ancient Kapampangans. The celebration participated by representatives of different towns of Pampanga. Street dancing is the highlight of this event, each delegates dance to the tune of the Pampanga Song “Atin ku pong singsing” in their elegant headdresses and colorful costumes.

Giant Lantern Festival

City of San Fernando is known to be the Christmas Capital of the Philipplines. Seven barangays from City of San Fernando are participating in the contest of the giant lantern competition. 20 feet diameter lanterns with thousands of dancing lights are being judge and display every Saturday before Christmas.

Hot Air Balloon Festival

The Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta is the longest-running sports aviation event in Asia, gathering aviators and spectators from around the world for four days of non-stop flying action.

San Pedro Cutud Crucifixion Rites

At 3pm every Good Friday, there is an actual nailing on the cross of three flagellants in the town of San Pedro Cutud. This is now an international tourist’s attraction.Pyestang Tugak – Pyestang Tugak or Frog Festival which started in 2003 in City of San Fernando.

Tigtigan Terakan Keng Dalan

Central Luzon’s biggest annual beer, food, music and street party that celebrates Angeles City’s triumph over the Mt. Pinatubo tragedy.

Apung Iru Fluvial Festival

This is a fluvial parade of the image of St. Peter or the local called Apung Iru starts every June 27 and culminates on June 29. Decorative pagoda is carried and ferried by men along Pampanga river routes. Devoteed are riding in colorfully decorated boats are praying around the images.

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