Palawan is an area which is rich in different Asian cultures. These cultures frequently celebrate a range of different holidays and ritualistic traditions. This means that travelers should not find it difficult to find a festival to enjoy during their stay in the area. Some of the most popular options include:
Fullmoon party in El Nido - On April 20, 2008, the El Nido Tour Guide Association will organize a Fullmoon Party on Helicopter Island in El Nido's Bacuit Bay with a Barbeque Dinner , live Music, Dance, Games, Bonfire and of course the Full Moon in the most amazing setting. Tickets for this event are sold at Artcafe. Contact 09217797692 for more info.
- Kalugta’n Arts Festival – This festival takes place in May in the city of El Nido . It is a relatively new festival which just began a couple of years ago but it is already highly popular with both locals and travelers in the area. More information can be obtained about this festival at http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g29... .
- Lambay Festival – This festival has been going on for hundreds of years, celebrating the beginning of hunting and gathering season. Today, it is a celebration of spring.
- Pagdiwata Ritual Festival – This is a festival which is celebrated by the Tagbuana. It is intended to express thanks to the deities and is also a time when the local people ask those deities for assistance in healing the sick. People with serious health conditions sometimes come to the area during this time but they pose no serious threat to travelers interested in enjoying the festival.
- Tarek Festival – For the Tagbanua, the Pagdiwata festival is a time of somber celebration. In contrast, the Tarek Festival is a lively celebration. It takes place around the same time but is the dance portion of the annual event.
- 2. Cadlao Challenge of El Nido, a 2.5km Swimming race from an island to the mainland, will be held at the end of September. 2008. Organized by the El Nido Tour Guide Association Inc, in partnership with Ten Knots Philippines, Malampaya Foundation, PCGA, LGU, El Nido Foundation, JTFM, SOS and MTO.
